Testimony of Healing March 18, 1905 Issue

Christian Science has done so much for me, both spiritually...

Ada S. Colquhoun

Christian Science has done so much for me, both spiritually and physically, that life wears a totally different aspect, and my heartfelt thanks are due to God for revealing His truth to Mrs. Eddy. and for her loving unselfishness that enables us to benefit by it. For years I suffered with my eyes, and was even threatened with blindness; in fact the doctor forbade me to use my eyes. One doctor kept me in a dark room for a month, and only those who have experienced it know what that means. For a year I was quite unable to read, write, sew, or do anything that required looking at, though I could see to go about with dark glasses on. I obtained great relief from the medical treatment I then received, but it was Christian Science that cured me. The pain at times was excruciating, both in my eyes and head, but the doctor gave me glasses which I had to wear always, and which enabled me to see fairly well for a long time. Later on, however, the old trouble returned, and I felt I must get further advice.

Fortunately for me, an old friend, who has herself been very greatly helped, told me of Christian Science. Half doubtfully I resolved to try it. The second day I left off the glasses, and could see to read without them, except at night, and I have no doubt that ere long I will be able to do without them altogether. The pain and headaches have quite gone. An ailment from which I had suffered so long as I can remember was also cured, though not so speedily, and I mention this fact to encourage any who are doubtful of success, if the healing seems retarded. Do not despair, all will come right if you only keep on. I have found it best to try to discover where lies the fault in oneself, which calls for patient work to uncover and destroy. I also had great trouble with my heart. I had been warned not to run or hurry; if I did so, I had to hold on to whatever was nearest and gasp for breath. All this has gone. The worst thing of all, a terrible mental depression which made me dread to go among people, has also quite disappeared, and instead has come a buoyancy and lightness of heart which increases as I realize, through Christian Science, that "Perfect love casteth out fear;" and I have come to feel the "peace of God, which passeth all understanding." I have always received the greatest kindness from my doctors, but it was not the loving-kindness of the Christian Science practitioner, who reflects so much of divine Love, and to whom my heartfelt thanks are due for guiding me in the right way.

There is so much to learn, and to unlearn, that one is often tempted to be discouraged; but, if the way seems dark, we are sure comfort is not far off, if we press on, remembering we are God's children and must reflect divine Love, and that He is ever ready to help us. Instead of suffering from a sense of responsibility, Christian Science has shown me that Love is the source of all supply, and I am learning to trust Love for all. My husband and daughter are interested in Christian Science, and have also received many benefits from it.

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