Testimony of Healing October 2, 1909 Issue

About sixteen years ago I was taken suddenly ill with...

Bessie Hull Baker

About sixteen years ago I was taken suddenly ill with appendicitis, and after many months of invalidism gradually gained strength. At that time an operation for this disease was not so common as it is today, and it was dispensed with in my case; but the physician informed me that, owing to this, I might have a serious blood trouble, and he cautioned me in many ways about it. A thought of fear was thus implanted in my mind, and I began to watch for symptoms of the disease; and before a week had passed it commenced to manifest itself on my face in the form of an eruption, although I never had had any blemish on my skin before this time. The trouble increased, as my fear increased, and for fifteen years it was a constant struggle to overcome what had then become a severe case of blood-poisoning.

I was under the care of eminent physicians, and also a very skilful dermatologist, and followed their instructions faithfully; but without any permanent improvement. Finally I consulted one of the most noted physicians in America. He advised a slight internal operation, which was performed; still without any abatement of the trouble. I used to think I could appreciate how Job felt with his boils. After all these years I was not improving, but rather growing worse. These physicians did everything in their power to help me, and I deeply appreciate their kindness and interest in my case. I then came to California to visit a friend, and on my arrival I remarked how wonderfully changed for the better my friend was, for she had been a semiinvalid for years. When I asked what had caused her improvement, she answered that it was Christian Science, and asked why I did not try it, as I had tried about everything else. She added that she was sure Christian Science would help me.

This was certainly food for thought, but I had a vague notion that Christian Science was a sort of hypnotic influence, and this had always been contrary to my ideas of right; but after noting for several weeks my friend's bright face, cheerfulness, and health, I decided that there must be something good in Christian Science. I went to a practitioner, and from the first treatment I felt encouraged. I real all the Christian Science literature I could obtain and felt sure I would be healed. At the end of the first ten days I went out without my veil, which I had worn for many years when on the street. Gradually the painful sensitiveness and fear of meeting people wore away, and as a new light began to dawn in my consciousness, I became less mindful of self, and began to realize what is meant by the perfect child of God. I received treatment for two months and a half and was healed. All the pit-marks in my skin gradually disappeared, and I was free. Only those who have gone through a similar experience can realize what this freedom meant to me.

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