Testimony of Healing July 2, 1904 Issue

Christian Science came to me in my darkest hour,—all...

Lucy E. Mather

Christian Science came to me in my darkest hour,—all material means having failed me. I had nothing to look forward to,—helpless, hopeless, I knew not which way to turn. A dear young Scientist came in one evening and, finding me on my couch, remarked how often she had thought of me lying there and wished I had that beautiful truth which had done so much for her. I immediately asked what that truth was. She tried to explain by telling what it had done for her, and I asked if it would do as much for me. She replied that she thought it would, and kindly offered to send me some reading matter. I had no idea what it could be, but as she had made it clear to me that it was as free for me as for any one, I waited anxiously to learn more. She remained talking until late and I retired that night with a faint hope of something better, nor was I disappointed; for the next morning she lovingly sent me her copy of Science and Health and an armful of Journals and Sentinels.

My husband took a Journal and I took Science and Health. I read all that day and far into the night. Next morning I drew the book from under my pillow, and again I read all day and evening. Before noon, however, the young friend called, bringing "Miscellaneous Writings," and saying she could not spare her Science and Health any longer, but lovingly offered to borrow one for me from a friend who had two copies. I answered that one book was the same to me as another, and that I had the Journals and Sentinels before me yet.

It was so new and wonderful, and it seemed very strange to have a book one could not spare longer than a day. I opened "Miscellaneous Writings" at "The New Birth." It was a revelation; I read it over and over. I could not grasp the meaning seemingly, but it was beautiful and satisfying, so I read the third day. My only sense was of light overflowing into the dark places of my consciousness, illuminating, radiating, and uplifting, until I could but close my eyes and say, My God, I thank Thee. The next morning I arose, dressed myself, and attended to my household duties, and have never had to remain in bed one single day since for that trouble.

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