Testimony of Healing May 22, 1909 Issue

Among the most common of the objections urged by...

Frank B. Kemp with contributions from R. G. S. Carter

Among the most common of the objections urged by those who are antagonistic to Christian Science are the following: that it is based upon will-power, etc., and that if it heals at all it is applicable only to those whose maladies are imaginary. Against these objections I would place the following: I am a sergeant gymnastic instructor in the Royal Marines. I was attracted by the beautiful teaching of Christian Science and the consistent lives led by its followers, insomuch that I immediately purchased a copy of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy. I commenced the study of this inspiring book, with the result that very shortly I felt impelled to destroy several works on mesmerism, will-power, etc., which I possessed, as I found that they were entirely at variance with the teachings of Christian Science. Moreover, the study of these volumes, coupled with an iron will and dogged determination on my part, had entirely failed to relieve me of the tobacco and other bad habits; but by the uplifting of thought which followed and was entirely due to the earnest study of Science and Health, I was healed of the craving for tobacco. This craving had seemed to me far from being "imaginary." I had used to great excess the strongest tobacco procurable, and though I tried time and again to give up this habit and failed, yet Christian Science effectually destroyed all desire for tobacco. For three years I have touched neither tobacco, alcohol, nor material so-called remedies of any kind, neither have I had any desire to do so.

Any attempt to express in words my gratitude to God, and to Mrs. Eddy, who has so lovingly pointed out the straight and narrow way, would but feebly do so. I feel that it is only by the consecration of my life to the furtherance of the Cause of Truth that I can make an adequate return for all the benefits which I have received.

Frank B. Kemp, Deal, England.

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