Testimonies of Healing
One of my greatest blessings has been the privilege of attending a Christian Science Sunday School for many years, because by applying Christian Science as I was taught, I have been able to solve numerous problems. Many healings have taken place, and discordant conditions in my home and office have been worked out harmoniously.
I have enjoyed the protection and blessings of Christian Science for many years, and I can gratefully testify to its healing and harmonizing influence. In 1915, at the age of twenty-one, I was urged by a physician to seek a milder climate because a diagnosis showed that I had incipient tuberculosis.
After my home had been completely broken up and the last enemy seemed to be claiming each member of the family in rapid succession, I became quite confused and did not know where to turn for help. At this time I was holding a position in the United States Government in Washington, D.
One day sixteen years ago I telephoned a Christian Science friend at four o'clock in the morning and asked for help for our infant son, who was suffering from pain in one ear. I still recall the loving voice which answered.
In gratitude for and obedience to the Manual of The Mother Church by Mrs. Eddy, which provides for the publishing of testimonies of healing in the Christian Science periodicals, testimonies which have brought inspiration to me, I add my praise to God for His goodness.
Mary Baker Eddy says in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" ( p. 494 ), "Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need.
Over thirty years ago I was healed of inflammatory rheumatism. Several years later the trouble reappeared first in one place, then in another.
In the Manual of The Mother Church ( Art. XVII, Sect.
Through many years' study of Christian Science, I have learned to more fully appreciate the importance of the statement Mrs. Eddy makes in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" ( p.
After studying Christian Science for several years, I realized that although I thought I understood a little of the letter, I had not grasped the spirit of this Science. I had no occupation, and I had no skill by which to earn my own living.