Testimony of Healing May 21, 1910 Issue

It is with gladness and gratitude that I testify to the...

Annie. P. Stone

It is with gladness and gratitude that I testify to the good which Christian Science has brought to me. I was never strong, having seemingly inherited a delicate constitution, and when I gained my first understanding of this truth, over two years ago, I was in an almost hopeless condition. For many years I had suffered from stomach, catarrhal, and nervous troubles, and had reached such a state that any unusual exertion would result in a severe attack of illness. Colds were also followed by these attacks and an illness of this nature, in February, 1907, led to my being sent to a Boston hospital, where the physician confirmed the diagnosis already given by two other physicians. I was advised, when leaving, not to work beyond my strength, I resumed teaching, however, as it seemed necessary, and kept up, till the close of the session, by means of so-called nerve stimulants. My physician, and others, thought I would not be able to teach another session.

It did not occur to me seek help from Christian Science, as I had heard of it many years before, through unfavorable press references. I had now, however, for several months been associated with a Christian Scientist, whose life was an eloquent testimony, and much of my prejudice was laid aside; yet it seemed to me a thing incredible that there should be spiritual healing in the present age. Upon my return from the hospital, I found several copies of the Sentinel which had been sent me in my absence, and in an article these words were quoted from Science and Health: "Every law of matter or the body, supposed to govern man, is rendered null and void by the law of Life, God" (p. 380). This gave me a new viewpoint and some conception of the teaching of Christian Science, but being much occupied with other things, I gave it little thought. A few months later, however, the truth expressed in these words dawned upon my consciousness.

While making a long journey by rail, and suffering from car-sickness, it came to me quite clearly that the material law which causes suffering is the "law of sin and death" of which Paul wrote, and that the "law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus" can make us free from it, now as of old. With this understanding came relief; and I realized that I had found the truth. When I reached home, I reread the Sentinels, which I had kept. I laid aside medicines, and commenced to apply the slight understanding I had gained to each discord that presented itself. I gained steadily, and a few weeks later made an equally arduous railway journey with no return of car-sickness. I also entered upon the duties of another school year without fear. I studied the Bible, with Science and Health and other Christian Science literature, and in a few months was in better health than I had been for several years.

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