Testimonies of Healing
For all the inspiration I have received from testimonies that I have heard given in branch Churches of Christ, Scientist, and in The Mother Church, I am most grateful. A few years ago a testimony was given in the branch church of which I am a member that made a great impression on me.
When I first began to study Christian Science I was suffering from indigestion of many years' standing. Indeed, I had given up all hope of ever regaining my health, and had come to consider myself an old man.
During my girlhood I read much denominational doctrine, trying to find something that would satisfy my reason in my search for God. The search brought little light and nothing I could accept and use.
Many years ago while in Colorado I noticed a sign in the window of a store announcing a Christian Science lecture. I was deeply troubled and in very poor health, and the sign attracted my attention.
I feel it is time for me to express my gratitude for Christian Science and to tell of some healings which I have experienced. I am especially thankful for the Christian Science lectures, because it was through hearing one that I first became interested in this religion.
In II Timothy ( 2:13 ) we read, "If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. " I have experienced the truth of this statement.
Isaiah's prophecy (42:16) , "I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known," was literally fulfilled in my experience when I turned wholeheartedly to Christian Science. I had left home in 1929 to take a job in Boston, only to find upon my arrival that owing to the condition of the stock market the job had vanished.
About twenty years ago I was staying with a friend at a Lancashire seaside resort. We had heard a little about Christian Science, and we had a great desire to attend a service.
For a long time I have listened to the suggestion, Wait until you have actually worked out some big problem before writing a testimony for the periodicals; but Love says, Someone may need just what you have to give. I have felt the healing touch of the Christ and feel I must express gratitude for it.
"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;.