Are you sure?
This bookmark will be removed from all folders and any saved notes will be permanently removed.
In 1916 I lost a Civil Service...
In 1916 I lost a Civil Service appointment on the evidence of three doctors, each of whom certified that I was suffering from a kidney disease alleged to be incurable. I received medical attention and followed a strict diet for a long period, but experienced no improvement. During the years which followed I was examined about seven times for life insurance, but always had to pay a higher premium because the doctors' reports were unfavorable.
In 1930 I became interested in Christian Science, not with any thought of my own healing but because a relative had received much benefit. An understanding of this Science did not come easily, but as I persevered in the study of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, I began to discern the spiritual nature of man, made in the image and likeness of God. I perceived dimly that since man is spiritual he is not bound by material law, but is subject only to spiritual law.
I had no specific treatment for the kidney trouble, but when I had to submit to a further examination for life insurance, some years later, I was found to be completely healed. This experience showed me that the regeneration of the body necessarily follows a regeneration of thought, and illustrates the text, "He sent his word, and healed them."
Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.
April 10, 1943 issue
View Issue-
"Love hath one race"
KIMMIS HARTLEY HENDRICK
-
Why We Love God
KATHERINE PUFFER
-
Home
JAMES GIDEON GEARY
-
To Think Is to Rejoice!
LAURA CANFIELD LEE
-
"Earth's preparatory school"
ARTHUR J. TODD
-
Omnipotence
ANTOINETTE HOLBROOK
-
A Way Is Provided
Peter V. Ross
-
Construction
Evelyn F. Heywood
-
Introductions to Lectures
with contributions from George Gordon Lowe, Jr.
-
An Expression of Gratitude
F. P. Copland Simmons
-
In 1916 I lost a Civil Service...
Howard Monks
-
My first healing, which has...
Clemency King Coulston
-
My gratitude to God for Christian Science...
Doris Harriette Matthews
-
It is with a sense of deep...
Herbert Ross
-
I turned to Christian Science in...
Florence E. Livingston
-
Daily I am grateful for the...
Howard Livingston
-
It is with a heart filled with...
Emma Gale
-
When yet a very young student...
Evalyn H. Marcotte
-
I should like to express gratitude...
Frankie Portras
-
Signs of the Times
Franklin D. Roosevelt with contributions from C. W. G. Taylor, W. L. MacKenzie King, T.A.C., John A. Dykstra, Chiang Kai-Shek