Testimony of Healing September 26, 1901 Issue

Made Free Indeed

Anna S. Hayes

When I was a young member of the Freewill Baptist Church, questions would arise that to me seemed of vital importance. I asked older church members for an explanation. Some would tell me the Bible was never meant to be fully understood, others would say I must look to God and do the best I could. I was not satisfied with the answers I received. I wanted to understand God, and I could not accept a blind faith. Not being able to understand the Bible it did not give me much happiness, and I became so much afraid I would not do right that I magnified everything until it seemed I never could do right. One hope, one pleasure after another failed me, until I was a wreck in both mind and body.

Just at this time, while at the home of a friend in East Saginaw, I heard of Christian Science, and read the pamphlet "No and Yes" by Mary Baker Eddy. While I did not fully comprehend its meaning, I was convinced it was what I had been looking for all my life.

In a few months I met the Scientist who became my healer and teacher. I shall never forget the time spent at her home during the class instruction. I never expected to realize such heaven on earth. I fell at the feet of Truth utterly broken, and the light which came to me broke every bond, mental and physical, and I was free indeed. Then came the trying of my own wings. I have fluttered back to earth many times, very often it has seemed as if I would never rise again, but divine Love did not permit me to be utterly cast down. After ten years of struggling I am thankful to say I am able to demonstrate this great Truth, and am praying daily and hourly that divine Love may govern me.—Miss Anna S. Hayes, Detroit, Mich.

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