Testimony of Healing April 29, 1905 Issue

I recall one proof, among many, of God's readiness to...

Sarah D. Hill

I recall one proof, among many, of God's readiness to meet our every need. I went to the home of a friend to take charge of the house in her absence. Not being accustomed to all the surroundings, I slipped on a step, and my foot twisted and turned in such a manner that I felt the need of divine help. I recalled some statements in the Bible and Science and Health, and declared the truth for myself. For about an hour and a half I kept busily and comfortably on my feet, when suddenly a severe pain made it impossible for me to stand. Seeking my room, by pushing a chair and going on one foot, I sat down on the sofa where I had left my books. Taking the Bible, I read in I John, second to fourth chapters, and was much impressed by this statement, "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." As I read and reread these illuminated words, I said, Who is the "them" spoken of as the world? Surely it must be sin, sickness, death. Then who is "he" that is in you, that is greater than he that is in the world? It is reflected Life, Truth, Love. Understanding is greater than belief. Then opening Science and Health, I read of the power of divine Love. I found joy in this beautiful light but the pain continued. As I sat there suffering, the telephone called, and being the only then present, I attempted to put on my shoe, which I had removed, and found the foot discolored and swollen so badly that it was not possible to do so. Pushing my way again behind the chair, I reached the telephone. On leaving it, I turned to grasp the chair again and came down upon the sprained foot, and to my joy and surprise it was well! As I stood there, stamping the floor to convince myself, tears of gratitude for this loving evidence of the Father's care were shed by the penitent who seemed to have received more than she deserved. If space permitted, many like experiences might be told.

Before reading Science and Health I was a scoffer at the teaching of the sacred Scripture. I love our Leader, Mrs. Eddy, for what she has done for me, and for the whole world.

Sarah D. Hill, Burns, Ore.

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