Testimony of Healing August 19, 1905 Issue

I desire to add my testimony to those of others

Alpha Spaulding

I desire to add my testimony to those of others. Years ago, when a member of an orthodox church, I so longed for the true religion that would teach me how to live every day and every hour; and my prayers were answered when I learned of Christian Science, which came to me in time of sorest need. I had this treatment at the birth of my youngest child, six years ago. It was a beautiful demonstration. I was dressed and walked out of the room the sixth day. At the birth of my little girl, two years before, I had been for eight weeks under the doctor's care. A few months later, my husband was taken sick with lung trouble. He was under the doctor's care, and the children being small, and for lack of means, it seemed necessary for us to live with his parents, who were willing to do all they could for us, but who were very much opposed to Christian Science. In the mean time, I had learned in Christian Science that God is my Life, and I could not live without this truth. The three years following this, I depended entirely upon it for health and strength. The children were, however, under the doctor's care, according to their father's wishes. He passed away, leaving me alone with three little children and but a very small sum of money. With the love of some dear Scientists, and what understanding I had of the truth, I felt rich indeed. Kind relatives offered me a home, but they had no use for the religion I loved so well, and opposed it for the children's sake. I knew that God is the source of all supply, and turning a deaf ear to error, which said I would lose my children and come back on bended knee, I listened for the voice of Truth and went out to live alone, so far as the sympathy of relatives was concerned. I rented a house and work came in that I had never done before on account of ill health, but with the health that Christian Science had given me I was able to do it, and earn from six to eight dollars per week and take care of my children. A Scientist friend bought a home for me and I took it on the instalment plan. A way was provided, and my home was free from debt in one year. During this time we had many beautiful demonstrations of God's care and ever-present help. My little girl was healed of convulsions in one evening's treatment; and now, instead of the children being subject to croup and various ailments, they are subject to health and obedience, and to-day we rejoice in the glorious freedom which nothing but Christian Science can give.

My heart is full of gratitude to our Leader, Mrs. Eddy, through whose teachings I have been led from darkness into the light.—Mrs. Alpha Spaulding, Riverside, Cal.

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