Testimonies of Healing

For twelve years I have enjoyed reading the testimonies of healing published in the Christian Science periodicals and listening to those given at the Wednesday evening meetings. Now I have come to the conclusion that I am not doing my part if I neglect any longer to share with others some of the blessings I have received through the study and practice of Christian Science.

It was as a pupil in the Christian Science Sunday School that I first learned how to apply the teachings of Christian Science in my daily life. During the intervening years I have been blessed by my daily study of the Bible, the Christian Science literature, by membership in The Mother Church and in a branch church, and by class instruction.

I feel most grateful for the privilege which Christian Science has brought to me of daily demonstrating God's power and protection. Many years ago, while we were summering at the seashore, my young son ran a sharp piece of the boardwalk into his foot.

I should like to tell of an experience I had one winter when I was alone. It was considered the coldest night we had had that season.

"Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. " Christian Science has given me a glimpse of the true and perfect God and of man, His beloved son.

It is with sincere gratitude to God for the many blessings Christian Science has brought me that I give this testimony, knowing that in these times of global turmoil many are seeking relief from the belief of separation and grief. When an only son twelve years of age passed on, I was as one "having no hope, and without God in the world.

" Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. " Some five or six years ago I was forced by circumstances to obey this command and found that the added promise was surely fulfilled.

I have received so many benefits from my study of Christian Science that I feel my testimony of gratitude to God is long overdue. I first turned to the Christ, Truth, about sixteen years ago when I started to earn my own living.

Christian Science has brought so much peace and joy into my life that I hardly know how to express my gratitude to God. I had heard a great deal about Christian Science, but gave it no serious thought until I was told by a physician that since he could do no more for me he recommended Christian Science treatment.

It has been several years since I have given a testimony, and because I derive so much good from reading the testimonies of others, I feel that perhaps someone might enjoy reading mine. My heart overflows with gratitude and praise to God and to our dear Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, for Christian Science and for the numerous blessings that have been mine since taking up its study.