Article December 2, 1944 Issue

Hymns of Healing

CHARLES ROSSITER STUART

Paul knew the uplifting and restoring power of praise and gratitude, expressed through the singing of sacred songs, when he wrote in his epistle to the Ephesians, "Be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord."

One stormy night a young mother, alone in her home, became stricken with fear as her infant child appeared to be experiencing intense suffering. She hesitated to take the babe out into the raging blizzard to seek for help, and in her trouble she cried out to God for succor and guidance. She then remembered that a Christian Science Hymnal was in the house. Turning to the "Mother's Evening Prayer"(Poems by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 4). a hymn that declares the power and presence of Love, the mother sang with fervent hope the five inspired stanzas. The child stopped crying, and there was soon evidence of a complete healing of what had seemed a painful ear malady.

Songs of salvation, deliverance, praise, and thanksgiving have filled countless hearts with assurance of the Father's ever-presence and availability in time of trouble. Deborah's song and David's psalms still bring comfort today. In like manner the inspired poems in the Christian Science Hymnal will uplift those who seek God and His righteousness when evil would appear to challenge their divinely bestowed right to health, joy, and peace.

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Article
Taking Off Masks
December 2, 1944
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit