Testimony of Healing February 12, 1910 Issue

Words are inadequate to express my gratitude for what...

Gretta Powell

Words are inadequate to express my gratitude for what Christian Science has done and is doing for me. I became deeply interested in Science through seeing and hearing of its healing power from a dear friend, and I knew it was what I needed. Althought at the time when this new-old religion was presented I was recovering from an illness in which I had received the kind help and attention of doctors, for whose earnest effort I am grateful, I have now learned that God is our true and only physician. I wanted a comforter, and it came.

In the following December I had an attack of an old complaint (a kidney disease), with alarming symptoms, but I was in no way disturbed and asked for absent treatment from a Christian Science practitioner. During this trial my family firmly insisted on my having medical attention, as they held strong opposition and would not in any way be persuaded to wait a little while; but after this I absolutely refused any more material aid, as I wanted to give Christian Science a trial. With some help and my own study I gradually began to improve. I have never had a return of the trouble, and my health has never been better, as I had always suffered a great deal previous to this time with several serious complaints. In the summer of 1908 I had a bad cold and nearly lost my voice. I was able now to meet this with my own understanding of Truth, and the difficulty disappeared like mist before the morning sun. Also an abscess was overcome and disappeared within three weeks' time. This healing was a strong proof and a great victory won. I am grateful for the help received in many ways, and it has made plain the right road. Though the way seemed dark at times, yet I pressed on, cheered by our Leader's encouraging words, "To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, today is big with blessings" (Science and Health, Pref., p. vii.). There are still many obstacles to be overcome, but I know that "God is our refuge and strength," and that "perfect love casteth out fear."

The spiritual uplifting is more than I can explain, and while I return sincere thanks for the physical healing, the former is more wonderful, as the glorious facts of God's creation appear in their true light. I am also tankful to say that several errors, such as temper, irritation, worry, etc., are being overcome, even if slowly. What I owe to our dear Leader for her great love and labor for mankind, words can never tell. It is my desire that in both words and deeds I may show my appreciation.

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