Testimony of Healing September 26, 1903 Issue

Had Jesus believed that Lazarus had lived or died in his...

J. M.

"Had Jesus believed that Lazarus had lived or died in his body, he would have stood on the same plane of belief with those who buried the body, and he could not therefore have resuscitated it" (Science and Health, p. 75). This passage came to me recently at the right moment, and I saw clearly the great distance between the seeming and the true man made in the image and likeness of God.

Years had passed during which I had been striving to gain this realization, and when the crucial test came divine Love upheld and sustained me beyond the most sanguine expectation. The shadow was erased and nothing left to cause fear or sorrow.

For sixteen years I had used no material remedies in manner, but there came a time when a divided thought crept in and materia medica was accepted by a member of our family. Scientists only can understand the natural conflict in thought of opposing methods, although little of Christian Science was voiced on our part, and every aid was given to doctors and nurses, thus winning them over to a friendly attitude toward our Cause. We honored these friends who were using their highest knowledge to alleviate the suffering of our loved one; and in return they expressed regret at invading our home, and gave full recognition of our helpfulness and efforts to carry out their instructions.

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