Testimonies of Healing

Six years ago, when Christian Science was presented to me, I was very unhappy. I had undergone two severe operations in two years, the last one leaving me, after two months on my back, weaker and more discouraged than ever.

It is with sincere gratitude that I write this testimony. I am a butcher by trade.

When Christian Science was brought to me I was suffering from valvular heart trouble which was considered incurable and was said to be hereditary. I started studying "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, and also asked for help from a practitioner.

At the time I came into Christian Science I had been suffering for over seven years and had been to the hospital four times, but had received no relief. At times my suffering was so great that a sedative would have to be administered, and then only temporary relief would be experienced.

"While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. " So sang the Psalmist, and thus sings my heart daily in gratitude to God for the manifold blessings I have received through Christian Science.

I am grateful for all the blessings I have received through Christian Science, the knowledge of which came to me four or five years ago when I was in the depths of despair, having suffered for two years from a severe nervous breakdown. I had consulted over a dozen medical practitioners, and everything that was humanly possible had been done for me; yet when I was at last led to consult a Christian Science practitioner I was at the worst stage.

In 1907, after witnessing the healing of my sister through Christian Science treatment, I wished to know what Christian Science was. I therefore began to read "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy and to study the Bible Lessons in the Christian Science Quarterly, and I received many blessings.

I have received much good since Christian Science came to my rescue. After the passing on of my husband I had a great fear of insanity as the result of worry and grief.

The healing of a tumor on the wrist through the leavening effect of the truth in my consciousness is gratefully acknowledged. When the tumor first manifested itself I tried not to notice it; but mortal mind speculated about its origin, name, and nature, and it became more real to my thought.

Christian Science has come to my aid so many times during the past eight years and means so much to me now that I feel I should like to express publicly my deep appreciation. Eight years ago, at the time of the birth of my daughter, I was taken to the hospital for a Cæsarean operation, which three physicians deemed necessary.