Testimony of Healing October 6, 1906 Issue

About four years ago I felt that I was a most miserable...

Olivia Burgess

About four years ago I felt that I was a most miserable woman, physically and mentally. I was suffering from what was called chronic liver trouble, heart trouble, etc. These conditions brought about a mental state which was indescribable,—indeed, many times I felt that death would be a relief; still the fact that I had two children who needed care, caused me to desire to remain here. I prayed as earnestly and sincerely as I could, but after being treated for a long time by the best of physicians, I felt absolutely no relief. I then turned as a last resort to a tried and trusted friend who had been for some years a Christian Scientist. I remember telling her that I believed it was then too late for Science or any other method to cure me. She answered that it was never too late for God to help. Having had a treatment, I went home and felt like working. This was a marked contrast to my previous state.

Just one week later I felt absolutely well in mind and body, and remained so about three months. Then came the test, as I was unwilling to give up the work which I had been doing for several years, when able, in my former church. I also wished to wait until the members of my family were ready to go with me to Science. My efforts to work on old lines, and at the same time be a Christian Scientist, brought again mental and physical confusion. The "baggage," to which our Leader refers in "Miscellaneous Writings" (p. 327), had to be laid aside. The old work was given up and the decision to be none other than a Christian Scientist was made. I then learned that there are no incurable diseases. With the help of a faithful practitioner, and the earnest, faithful study of Science and Health, came the healing, which has been permanent. Now I can truly say that I am thankful even for the hard experience which caused me to turn to Science. All is so different now.

Only a life of service can express the gratitude which I feel to God, and to our Leader, for the truth which led me along when all seemed so dark. I have learned that there is no darkness in Truth.

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