Testimony of Healing January 13, 1912 Issue

It is a pleasant duty to tell the field of a beautiful case...

Emma Thompson with contributions from Walter Wilding

It is a pleasant duty to tell the field of a beautiful case of healing. I was returning home on the evening of Christmas day, 1906, when I slipped and fell with my arm under me. Being taken off my guard, I exclaimed, "The bone is broken!" but immediately realized my mistake in admitting the error. Our Leader's words on page 397 of Science and Health flashed upon me: "When an accident happens, you think or exclaim, 'I am hurt!' Your thought is more powerful than your words, more powerful than the accident itself, to make the injury real." I was near the public dispensary, so asked the surgeon there to set the bone for me. I was kept waiting a little time, and during that time I realized God's presence as never before, and the pain grew less. While the surgeon was attending me he laid down many medical laws, telling me I would most certainly be helpless for some time; but I declared aloud that the "great Physician" would do the work. As soon as he had finished I walked home, and after working for some hours, I removed the bandages, so as to free my fingers. I had two hours of peaceful sleep, and next morning I sent for a Christian Science practitioner. We worked together for some little time, and I then expressed the desire to take off the splints, which was done. By evening I was able to touch my head with that hand, and in about ten days I was able to do everything for myself, including my own housework.

I feel now that this wrist is stronger than it has ever been, and I am indeed grateful to have proved that "God is Love," and "a very present help in trouble." My heart goes out in gratitude to our dear Leader for the truth that makes men free, and I am humbly striving to follow in her footsteps as she follows Christ.

Mrs. Emma Thompson, Leeds, England.

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