Testimony of Healing May 13, 1905 Issue

Our Master said, "I am come that they might have life,...

Mary E. Newton

Our Master said, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." I had often read those words, but never dreamed that I should experience the more abundant life promised. Brought up in an orthodox church, I had learned to love it, and took an active part in its work, yet, from childhood, I had what the physicians called an incurable disease. When the last one consulted said that he could help, but not heal me, I prayed earnestly to die, though I always added, Not my will, but Thine, be done. I was invited to a friend's house to stay all night. Her mother was a Christian Scientist, and I was curious to know what Christian Science was, but was ashamed to ask before my friend, so I waited until she went out of the room. I then turned to her mother and said, "Do you suppose that Christian Science could heal me?" She assured me that it could, and treatment began that night. This was almost eight years ago. My healing seemed very slow; I was looking only for physical help, but gradually the light began to shine into my darkened consciousness, and through the constant study of Science and Health and help of a dear practitioner, I realized one night my true relationship to God. The old fear rapidly diminished, and for days and weeks my heart was singing, "Glory to God in the highest." But this is not all. When I began studying Science and Health I was teaching school, a work which I did not find at all pleasant, as there were so many things daily to try one's temper and patience. It seemed like up-hill work and I found no way out of the difficulty until I learned that whatever work we are doing, though it be the lowliest task, we should seek to love it.

My daily prayer is one of gratitude to God, to the great Wayshower, and to our Leader, Mrs. Eddy, for the truth found in Science and Health, and for this abundant life that radiates light to all those around us.

Mary E. Newton, Cincinnati, O.

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