Testimony of Healing June 5, 1909 Issue

To tell in this testimony all that the study of Christian Science...

Charlotte Sargent Smith

To tell in this testimony all that the study of Christian Science has done for me would be impossible. I had never been very strong, either as a child or young woman; had with great frequency attacks of neuralgic and throat trouble, severe headaches, colds and coughs. I was in a condition that made it difficult to perform my duties as wife and mother. I was under a doctor's care a good part of the time, although I always had physicians who stood high in their profession, and who, I am quite sure, were earnest in their efforts to help me. I listened with much curiosity and interest to what my friends told me Christian Science had done for them, but did not think of it for myself, though I so greatly needed help, until my eyes, which I was using constantly, became seriously affected.

When my physician told me to go to an oculist at once, and I knew that his first direction would be to give the eyes entire rest, I decided to try Christian Science. I did this without the knowledge of any of my family, and was just a little ashamed of it. The shame should have been felt when after a very speedy recovery I did not continue to have Christian Science treatment for other ailments, and I cannot now understand, after ten years of absolute reliance upon it, during which it has met my needs both physical and mental, why I delayed two years before having another treatment. This second time I was in a miserable condition, had been under a physician's care a long time, and as a climax to a long winter of pain and sickness, had a badly swollen foot, which grew worse despite the medical care given it. After three weeks of pain and anxiety, for I was apprehensive of blood-poisoning, my husband suggested that I try Christian Science treatment. I had not worn a shoe for three weeks, nor been able to walk except with crutches. After three days' treatment in Christian Science I was entirely well, and since that time I have had no medicine of any kind. Best of all, a desire to know the reason for this healing was then awakened, and the study has been constant. Each day brings some helpful experience, and while I feel that I am only in the a-b-c of this wonderful knowledge, the results seem to be out of all proportion to the work I do, and I am filled with wonder and gratitude. I am a picture of health, and am never tired, no matter what the duties are that devolve upon me. If problems present themselves, they are solved when I am faithful to the teaching of Christian Science.

Enough could not be said in praise of Mrs. Eddy's efforts on our behalf, and I hope my own life and works may attest the value I put upon her teachings.

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