Testimony of Healing May 13, 1905 Issue

As a child I was brought up amid the orthodox surroundings...

Harry A. Babb

As a child I was brought up amid the orthodox surroundings and careful teachings of New England home. A somewhat extended opportunity for "seeing the world" did not shake the fundamentals of home teaching, but an early freedom to "pick and choose my way" induced me largely to seek the gratification of the physical senses, rather than any higher aims. My experience was not at all unusual, until I commenced to suffer severely from rheumatism in the feet, a difficulty which failed to yield to medical treatment applied faithfully throughout three years. After a particularly discouraging siege, Christian Science treatment was warmly recommended, and I called on a practitioner, more to please the one who had suggested it, than in the hope of benefit; in fact, I assured the practitioner that from my mode of life and attitude towards religion it was not to be presumed that her agency could be applied in my behalf, as she evidently operated from a religious standpoint. After I had placed myself under treatment, this faithful practitioner "showed me the way." and after three weeks' treatment I found myself entirely well. This healing took place over seven years ago, and I have had no return of the trouble.

My healing was altogether surprising to me. In fact it awakened more surprise than any other emotion at that time,—but soon came the desire to know more, to learn something of "the why and wherefore" of these results. I immediately commenced the reading of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, as well as her other writings, and I have never ceased to study them since. During the intervening years Christian Science has proven entirely adequate in healing all the sickness and disorders which have appeared from time to time, and the truth revealed in Christian Science has been my only source of relief. Material remedies were discarded at the time of my first healing by Science, and I have never resorted to the use of them again. The study of this truth, and the acceptance of its teachings, have wrought most decided changes for the better in my opinions, habits, and morals. I count the understanding of Christian Science to be my greatest blessing, and it is in grateful acknowledgement of abundant blessings that I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to God, the "giver of all good"; and to our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy.

Harry A. Babb, Chicago, III.

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