Testimonies of Healing
Over forty years ago Christian Science came into our family. My mother, desiring more light on the Bible, inquired of our pastor if he could recommend a book which would enlighten the truths in the Bible, but he had nothing to offer.
With a deep sense of gratitude to God for Christian Science, I give this testimony. I was brought up in an orthodox faith, but was never fully satisfied with its teachings.
Some time ago a very unpleasant-looking growth appeared under my eye. I declared the truth for myself, that I could as God's child reflect only perfection.
I should like to express my gratitude for Christian Science, which truly meets our daily needs. Some time ago my husband was told at his place of business that because of a large decrease in sales it would be necessary to let him go.
Centuries ago Christ Jesus said ( John 8:32 ), "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. " He was stating a spiritual law which is just as applicable to our problems today as it was then.
It is with deep gratitude that I testify to the healing power of Christian Science. Several years ago with the help of a loving practitioner I was healed of a foot infection.
It has been many years since Christian Science came to my attention. A loved one was suffering, and a traveling salesman who was calling on a business errand, seeing our need, left with the parting remark: "Get Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy and read it.
I have enjoyed the benefits of Christian Science for over forty years, and I therefore feel impelled to give my testimony. I did not come into Christian Science for physical healing, but during the years I have studied it I have experienced a number of healings, which include the overcoming of influenza, weak heart, stomach trouble, colds, and sick headaches.
In my early girlhood I was a member of an orthodox church and took an active part in all of its activities, giving my wholehearted service. But I always felt that this church, as well as others I knew of, was not fulfilling its duty when it made no provision for the healing of the sick.
Because I have seen some glorious results of the understanding and application of Christian Science both in my own life and in that of others, I gladly bear witness to the power of divine Science. Not long after I first heard of Christian Science, I began to read parts of Science and Health and the other writings of Mrs.