Testimony of Healing December 4, 1909 Issue

Having been the recipient of so many blessings from a...

Effie Shafer

Having been the recipient of so many blessings from a knowledge of Christian Science, it is my privilege to tell others of the great good which they may obtain from its study. About four and one half years ago I received my first treatment. It was difficult for me to give up my medicine for that first week's treatment, and I expected to go back to it at the end of the week, as I had consented to be treated just to please my husband. I, however, began to read Science and Health, and the little knowledge gained during the week, and the improvement in my health, made me willing to continue, until finally I realized that my ailments were gone. Thus I began a new life. It seemed a great blessing to be well and happy, for I was learning to "be not afraid." The fear of storms had made my life miserable, but that fear vanished with the others.

I am especially grateful for what Christian Science did for me at the birth of my last two children. Every untoward condition was met with the help of a faithful practitioner, and on both occasions less than two hours elapsed from the time that a message was sent asking for help, until another was sent stating that everything was all right and the household ready to retire. Some members of the family were apprehensive of bad results if I did not call a doctor on these occasions, but I had no fear. We have relied upon the "great Physician" for help under all circumstances, and He has never failed us.

How comforting to know God as an ever-present help! It is true that every trial increases our faith. We mothers have much to be thankful for in knowing that our little ones are safe when we are willing to trust them in God's care. There is no fear of results, for we know that all will be harmonious. We are thankful to God for the peace that is ours, to Mrs. Eddy who has made the knowledge of God applicable to all our needs, and to the faithful workers who have helped us along the rugged way.

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