Testimony of Healing May 1, 1909 Issue

I would like to give expression to the gratitude I feel...

Gaston D. Phares with contributions from J. W. O'Brien

I would like to give expression to the gratitude I feel for the benefits received through Christian Science. Fifteen months ago I was drinking to excess; the habit seemed to be fixed, and I was in despair. I resolved time and again to abstain, but was powerless to do so. A friend of mine, who saw the probability of my ultimate ruin, asked me to go with him to a Christian Science practitioner, but at first I refused. I had taken several drinks that morning, so I asked him to wait until some other time, as I did not want to present myself to a practitioner with the scent of liquor on my breath. He insisted, however, and more to please him than for any other reason, I went. Of course I wished to be healed, but had no faith whatever in this method. Thanks be to God, and to the teachings of Mrs. Eddy, I was healed by the first treatment.

Our home has been transformed from one of discord and misery to a happy and contented one. We have had several demonstrations in our family of the power of Truth over disease, and we are truly grateful for the spiritual understanding that has come to us. I have gained many friends, and my business has improved wonderfully since I was healed. I am not yet a member of any Christian Science church, but expect to take this important step very soon.—Gaston D. Phares, Wilmington, N. C.

It is with joy and gratitude to God for the truth that has come to us through the teaching of Christian Science, which has done so much for suffering humanity, that I give this testimony. Some years ago I was suffering from a stomach trouble, for which I had taken medical treatment five years, all to no benefit. Indeed I rather grew worse, as no food or drink could be retained and even the medicine would be rejected. The last physician I consulted informed me that it was of no use to take medicine longer, and advised an outdoor life and simple food. I could see nothing left but to make this change, and was getting ready to go away when I learned of Christian Science and went to see a practitioner. After listening to a few convincing words of truth. I knew that Christian Science was what I needed, and I started to take treatment. I can say truthfully and joyfully that I was healed and reformed. For misery, sorrow, and pain I now have peace and gladness; for the bondage that sin brought I have liberty. Christian Science is lifting me out of sin and ignorance and teaching me the reality of life, for which I am thankful to our dear Leader. She has made the truth so plain to us through the teaching of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures."

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