Testimony of Healing March 11, 1911 Issue

When I recall the proofs that it has been my privilege...

Martha L. H. Candler

When I recall the proofs that it has been my privilege to witness of God's power as demonstrated in Christian Science, my heart is filled with joy and hope. Six years ago, when overwhelmed with belief in the power of evil to bring sickness and sorrow upon God's children, I turned to Christian Science, applied to a practitioner for treatment, and was healed. At that time I had entered upon an educational course which I was very desirous of completing successfully, and long before the term expired my strength was renewed. I completed the course with joy, in spite of seeming obstacles which, had it not been for the help received in treatment and a small understanding of Christian Science, I would not even have tried to overcome. But in that time I learned a larger lesson. I learned to know the joyous meaning of a favorite poem:—

When the hopes that smile today,
With the morrow flee away;
When the flowers that pleasure weaves,
Fade and fall like autumn leaves;
Thou, my shield and strength divine,
Closer draw my love to thine.
"Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee."