Testimony of Healing December 17, 1904 Issue

For six years I suffered with backache and lung trouble

Fannie S. Elliott

For six years I suffered with backache and lung trouble. I got but little rest night or day. I was troubled badly with indigestion, rheumatism, and catarrh, and for six summers in succession I had hay fever and bronchial trouble so that sometimes I could not lie down at night because of smothering, As soon as I began to be free from the hay fever, my lungs would trouble me the other months of the year. I was also troubled with constipation and piles, and a chronic female trouble, which my doctor said required a surgical operation so that I could be a well woman. I went through the operation but it was not a success; then the doctor wanted me to make up my mind, as soon as I could, to go through another surgical operation. I felt sure I could not live through another, as I was much worse after the first, and all I could think of was death. It was very hard to think of leaving a dear child and a loving husband. I prayed faithfully and waited patiently for an answer to my prayers, but none came. My prayer then was for God to direct me to the right remedy. I remained under the care of my doctor three months after the operation.

A neighbor who heard that my operation was not a success sent me some of her Christian Science literature. I found it very interesting and I obeyed some of the good things I read. Later, I was sent a copy of "Miscellaneous Writings," and while reading that book I was made free from constipation. I had stopped taking any medicine. I thought if it had any power I had taken enough the past six years. I also had a feeling that some way I would get well yet. This was the thought I got from this book. I went to talk with a practitioner and took treatment. The first night I slept better, the second I was much better. It was with a grateful heart I could answer on the third day that I slept all night, only waking once or so to give God thanks. In two weeks I felt well enough to think I could do my housework. I feel very grateful to my practitioner for his clear realization of the Truth as found in Science and Health, and to Mrs. Eddy for reviving the healing work of Jesus.

Mrs. Fannie S. Elliott, Concord, N. H.

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