Testimony of Healing August 19, 1905 Issue

At the time Christian Science was first presented to me,...

Monnie E. Davis

At the time Christian Science was first presented to me, six years ago, I was a miserable, unhappy person. Having undergone a number of surgical operations, I was indeed a very sick woman, both mentally and physically. A copy of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, was loaned to a friend of mine, and occasionally, when calling on me, she would bring the book and read to me. I seemed to be in such a disturbed mental condition that I was at first able to comprehend only a little, but I will always remember how the words, "God is Love," sounded to me, as my friend read them. I never could believe in a personal God who dwelt beyond the skies, and my only prayer had been that God would guide me aright, and now my prayer was answered. Whereas I was miserable and over whelmed with fear, I am now happy and well, and the joy that I experience is not due alone to my own healing, but is also due to the knowledge that we can assist others who are in bondage to sin and sickness, by the right understanding and application of the teaching of our dear Leader.

About two years ago my little niece was ill with scarlet fever, for several weeks. The case seemed hopeless, and when the attending physicians finally informed my sister that they could do no more, she then turned to Christian Science. The dear little child was so emaciated that she was a mere skeleton; both sides of her throat had been lanced, rendering her unable to eat anything at all. Three days after turning to Christian Scienc for help, she began to talk and asked for something to eat. She gained, rapidly and was soon strong and well again. Christian Science has filled me with a constant desire to know more of God, and has led me to study and love the Bible. As I learn to live its teachings, which are made clear by our text-book, Science and Health, I am able to realize that God is an ever-present help in time of trouble. I am thankful that the truth was given to us in this age.—Monnie E. Davis, Joplin, Mo.

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