Testimony of Healing June 25, 1910 Issue

I feel that I would indeed seem most ungrateful if I...

Agnes Wright

I feel that I would indeed seem most ungrateful if I failed to acknowledge publicly my healing through Christian Science of severe lung trouble. In February, 1908, I seemed to contract a severe cold, and as several of my relatives had passed on with disease of the lungs, my husband and friends thought that was soon to be my fate also. But, thanks to God (and to a very kind neighbor, to whom I shall ever feel most grateful), I had been led to investigate the teachings of Christian Science in 1905, when it seemed that I was doomed to a life of misery and invalidism. I had suffered from internal trouble for about twelve years, for which I had tried all kinds of medical treatments, and had undergone several operations, receiving at each time only slight relief; and the last operation, performed in the spring of 1905, seemed to leave me in a worse condition than ever. I must say here that my doctors were very kind and did all that was in their power to do for me, but they said they never knew of a case like mine being cured, and that all they could offer me was possible relief.

I grew quite discouraged, and had given up all hope of ever gaining health, but the adage, "Man's extremity is God's opportunity," was proven true in my case, for when I was willing to accept help in God's way I got the first glimpse of the saving power of Spirit and was able to say that God indeed does heal all our diseases. I was instantly healed of the internal trouble from which I had suffered so long, and in a week's time I laid aside my glasses, which I had worn for six years for weak and inflamed eyes. I found that I had no need of the glasses, and I have better sight than I had for many years before. All these ailments were overcome without the help of a practitioner, but during the attack of lung trouble I found it necessary, with surrounding conditions, to ask for help. There being no practitioner near here, I applied to one who lives in Brandon, Man., and I cannot find words to express my thankfulness for the patience with which she labored to lead my wandering thought to the God who is our health and our helper in time of trouble. My healing consumed in all about six months. It seemed slow sometimes, but for this I am now most thankful, for it gave me much time for thoughtful study of the Bible and our text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," which otherwise I would not have had. I soon gained in weight, and now have perfect health. I do all the work for a household of four and drive out in all kinds of weather.

Although my physical healing has been wonderful, what is greater than all is the understanding that God is not responsible for the sickness and misery which seem to hold us in such abject slavery; and that in just the proportion that we seek divine Truth understandingly and turn away from false beliefs about God, and about man's relation to Him, in that proportion are we made free. Christian Science has brought more health and love into my home than I thought it possible to experience on this plane of existence. Whereas the Bible formerly seemed a sealed book, it has become (when studied in connection with the Christian Science text-book and the Quarterly) a daily guide and help, and I cannot feel thankful enough to Mrs. Eddy, who has made it possible for us to know this great truth which does indeed make us free. Although I still have much to learn, I have the Scriptural assurance that He who has begun this good work in me is able to perfect it, and my earnest desire is so to live that I may become worthy to be known as a Christian Scientist.

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