Testimony of Healing June 20, 1908 Issue

Nine years ago I learned, through Christian Science,...

Clara J. Burke

Nine years ago I learned, through Christian Science, what it means to "trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." From my earliest recollection I had longed to know how to obey God's laws, having been carefully taught in the church of which I had become a member at the age of thirteen. I loved this church and its teachers, and was an active worker therein for sixteen years. I read the Bible, memorized many parts it, taught in the Sunday School, was a member of the church choir for twenty-five years; but during all this time the way only grew darker, so I concluded to discontinue my membership with the church and never join another. I still loved my choir work, however, so I consented to take part in that; but through constant fear and worry over my troubles, I finally lost my voice. Then came a period when I was tempted to believe "there is no God;" but I would not let the thought remain with me, and as often as it came I cast it out. I kept my Bible on the table, where I could see it, but never opened it to read, and it was a sealed book to me until I read and studied "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," which unlocked the Scriptures and revealed their sacred truths, so that I understood man's relation to God.

Peace and quietness and confidence have taken the place of fear and anxiety, and my voice is being restored at an age when mortal mind would and does deem it impossible. My business ability has been greatly increased, and, best of all, I am able to help liberate others and to carry the blessed message found in the book of Job: "When men are cast down, then thou shalt say. There is lifting up." I have learned how to obey these precepts: "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing: in every thing give thanks:... Prove all things; hold fast which is good." I owe all this understanding to Christian Science, for which I praise God, and bless His holy name for giving us this light through His chosen messenger, our beloved Leader, whom I gladly follow.—

Clara J. Burke, Norman, Okla.

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