Testimony of Healing October 9, 1920 Issue

With a heart full of gratitude to God I give my testimony,...

Charles M. Howard

With a heart full of gratitude to God I give my testimony, hoping thereby to help some one else. Through the teachings of Christian Science I have gained a better understanding of God and man. I have proved again and again God's promise as found in Isaiah, "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." Every seeming error is but another opportunity to prove God's allness. Instead of being filled with fear and dread I now have peace and joy in realizing the saving power of the one Mind, God.

About twelve years ago I went to a practitioner and asked for help and within two weeks the discord was overcome, but I did not then think of studying Science and Health and not until 1911 did I get a Quarterly and study the Bible lessons. Two years ago I had an attack of paralysis. The doctors were called, as the rest of the family did not understand Christian Science, but they gave me no hope, so my husband called a practitioner. I had lost the power of speech and my side was entirely helpless, but with faithful perseverance and encouragement from the practitioner I began to improve, but very slowly. Sometimes it was dark and cloudy but at last the clouds disappeared and now I am using my hand in writing.

Over a year ago something affected one of my eyes. I could only discern a small streak of light. I went into the house and declared the allness of God and repeated the scientific statement of being, and did not have the least fear. In a short time I opened my eyes and my sight was restored. My gratitude to our revered Leader, Mrs. Eddy, cannot be expressed for giving to us "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." I am grateful for some spiritual understanding and for peace of mind. How true the promise, "Before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear." The periodicals help me so much; there is always something in them that meets a need.

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