Testimony of Healing August 12, 1905 Issue

I wish to express, in a small way, my gratitude for Christian Science

R. G. Sutherland

I wish to express, in a small way, my gratitude for Christian Science. The truth was brought to my notice by an osteopathic physician, over a year ago. I was in my senior term in osteopathy and had also had experience with medicine, being a graduate nurse with some experience, and was quite prejudiced against Christian Science. I had known this physician all my life and knew him to be a close student and an honest seeker after the best way to help suffering humanity.

It was during my vacation and when I was treating some of his patients that he spoke to me. I listened to what he said, read his copy of Science Health, and was relieved of a headache that was almost constant, year in and year out, being most severe at times. Just before returning to school I purchased a copy of Science and Health, and tried to study it. I found myself unable longer to accept what my osteopathic instructors had to say, and I was finally compelled to give up my school work.

Soon after, my wife was healed in Christian Science of a trouble which medicine and osteopathy had failed to cure, and my prejudice was overcome. I have had a struggle with the question of financial supply, but I clung to Truth, and with the aid of some good Scientists and the help of church services, so much has been accomplished that I cannot express the gratitude I feel at this time. I have learned to make many demonstrations for myself, and find something new each day for which to be thankful. One experience which proved helpful occurred two months ago. I received a severe blow upon my thumb-nail. I knew enough of the truth to stop the pain and soreness completely that day, and I have had no trouble or inconvenience from the injury, although I lost the nail and now have a new one. Twice before I have had similar injuries, losing the nail both times and suffering considerable pain. One of these two injuries was no more severe than the recent one, but I had only partial use of my hand for about three months after the injury.

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