Testimony of Healing November 19, 1910 Issue

I wish to tell of what I know of Christian Science

Elizabeth Slocum

I wish to tell of what I know of Christian Science. In 1905, I was in a hospital three months and had two operations in that time. I came out in April, and was well until June, when I became ill again, but so dreaded the hospital that it seemed I could not go there again. I had medical treatment until the next April, when I was very sick. I could not stand it, and I had two doctors, who said I must have an operation; that I was full of growths. I did not want to go, but they brought another doctor and he agreed with the others in saying that my case was very critical, as I had put off the operation too long. It was decided to operate on me the next day, and I sent word to my sister to come and see me.

My sister came, and she told me of Christian Science and said that I could be healed by it. I believed her, for I always had faith in God, and I was ready to trust Him. I told the doctors I would not go to the hospital, as I was going to try God's power for three days first, and if God could not help me I would then go to the hospital. They were very angry with me, and said I had already let it go too long; but I sent for a Christian Science practitioner, and at the first treatment the constant pain left me. I knew that the growths had been destroyed, and thank God that was the case. The first time the practitioner saw me I could not speak above a whisper, but the next morning I got out of bed and threw away all the material remedies. I kept on gaining, and realized the truth of Jesus' promise, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." In six days I was able to go down town to the Wednesday evening meeting, and testified to what God had done for me.

I am very thankful to God for His love and mercy to me; also to Mrs. Eddy, for her understanding of God's love that has brought the truth to light.

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