Testimonies of Healing

Over a period of some thirty-five years, during which I have been studying Christian Science and depending upon it for healing, it has always met my need. I became interested in Christian Science through the healing of a physical condition variously diagnosed as neuralgia, muscular rheumatism, and pinched nerves.

During the time I have known Christian Science this religion has brought me so many blessings that I feel it is a precious duty to give this testimony. My first healing was of rheumatic fever.

In 1934 I was in a state of discouragement and desperation over my financial condition. After I had exhausted every material means, I turned humbly to God for help and guidance.

Christian Science is the greatest blessing that has come into my life. Although I was a doubting Thomas when I first heard of this religion, it healed me in one treatment of prolapse of an internal organ after I had used material means for two years.

Before I found Christian Science, I was in delicate health because of heart trouble. Faced with the necessity of helping to raise our two children and also of increasing the family income by taking in boarders, I broke down mentally and physically.

To those who are endeavoring to put into practice what they know of Truth and to demonstrate for themselves the teachings of Christian Science, I hope this testimony will be helpful. Since childhood I had been embarrassed by ugly warts.

" How Can a Book Bring Healing?" When I heard these words announced as the title of a broadcast in The Mother Church radio series, "How Christian Science Heals," I knew the time had come for me to share with others how Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy healed me.

During an attack of pneumonia I called a physician who was a personal friend of mine, and who had attended me when I had had a similar attack the year before. He was afraid that he would be unsuccessful in treating the case, and he recommended another physician.

I am profoundly grateful for The Mother Church and for its many branches all over the world. Although I had studied Christian Science for several years, always accepting its validity and realizing that it is the religion which is demonstrating the teachings of the Master, Christ Jesus, until I became a member of The Mother Church and one of its branches I did not progress satisfactorily in my understanding of Truth.

I am prompted to write this testimony out of gratitude to an ever-loving God for Christ Jesus, who showed us the way of Life, and for Mary Baker Eddy, who founded the Christian Science movement. Fifteen years ago I was taken to the hospital in a critical condition.