Testimonies of Healing

It is truly an inspiration to read the testimonies in the Journal and Sentinel. Realizing that my own experiences may be of help to someone who is seeking the truth, I will relate some of them.

For many years I have received the rich blessing that Christian Science brings into one's life, so I am offering my testimony with the deepest of gratitude, hoping it will bless and heal others. I shall never forget my first visit to a Christian Science Sunday School, when I was twelve years old.

[Original testimonies in Swedish] When I had had enough of disappointed hopes, and when the answer to many questions seemed hopelessly distant, I was brought to Christian Science by a friend. I am deeply grateful for the privilege of hearing of this holy revelation, and for the opportunity of testifying to the truth of Christian Science, which is not a doctrine but Christianity practically applied.

I wish to avail myself of the privilege given us to express our gratitude through the periodicals for healings in Christian Science. Through the study and application of this Science God has been revealed to me, God whom I had searched for everywhere since childhood; and through the understanding of what God is—that He is Life, Truth, and Love—and that man is His image and likeness, I have been healed of many discordant conditions, physical, mental, and financial.

Many years ago my mother was literally snatched from the grave, when she was healed of cancer through Christian Science. Five physicians had said she could not live without an operation.

[Original testimony in German] I give this testimony in deep gratitude to God, also to Christ Jesus, and to our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy. About five years ago I was sent to a hospital because of illness; my legs and back had become paralyzed so that I had to be carried, and my internal organs had become inactive.

In the early part of March, 1922, I became afflicted with involuntary movement of my head. I lost all control of it, my head twitching, jerking, from side to side, and this was accompanied by much pain.

I wish to express my gratitude for healings we have received through Christian Science. About five years ago I was healed of grief when a loved one passed on.

In June, 1931, I completed four years at the University of Illinois, four years that were a series of beautiful demonstrations. The greatest obstacle to be overcome was that of lack of supply.

One day I noticed that I could hear only faintly with my left ear, and I also felt as if there was something in it that ought not to be there. I gave myself a Christian Science treatment, according to the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy.