Testimony of Healing September 17, 1904 Issue

Four years ago, one very dear to me came to Boston for...

M. S. Merrick

Four years ago, one very dear to me came to Boston for the Communion service. I had a long talk with him, and he told me of Christian Science. It made very little impression at the time, although during the following year I heard of Christian Science in all directions, and felt there must be something in it, as it appealed to all sorts and conditions of men. I thought the ideas I had heard were beautiful, but the healing seemed so absurd that I could not possibly admit it to my common-sense intellect.

The following June I again met and talked with my father. I had worn glasses for several years, as I was supposed to have a very bad case of astigmatism. The glasses seemed to trouble my father and he talked a long time about Christian Science, and how it could and would make them unnecessary for me. The next morning, when I dressed, I thought, "Father talked so much about my glasses not being necessary. I will leave them off just to please him by trying, but I know I will soon need them and of course it will give me a severe headach, as usual." Night came and I suddenly remembered I had not needed my glasses all day, and great was my surprise. That evening I lay down while reading and so put on the glasses again, since according to the belief of mortal mind law, that was the greatest trial I could give my eyes. The next morning I thought, "I got along so well yesterday, I will try it again; of course I know it is foolishness, but I will do it just to please father."

Wonderful as it seems, I never wore my glasses again. I was entirely healed and yet I was ashamed of it, and for a while would not admit it.

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