Testimony of Healing November 30, 1912 Issue

A parable of frequent mention in Christian Science is that...

Mary Luella Mercer

A parable of frequent mention in Christian Science is that of the sower. How little we realize where the seed is dropped, and often the soils are of like conditions with those of the Master's parable. Five years ago, on the eve of departure for the West, seeking to regain health from a nervous breakdown, while down-town attending to some last preparations, a Scientist, with a plea for pardon for intrusion in my affairs, brought me the message of the healing to be found in Christian Science. In spite of the apology, the approach was resented, but it had been made in such a tender manner that my resentment was concealed.

I went my way heedless of the advice, and after arriving at the Colorado ranch discovered through correspondence that some of my dearest friends either were Scientists or interested in this new teaching. Six weeks later, upon my return to official life, I looked into the lives of these Christian Science friends, and found they reflected peace, health, and contentment. On every hand love greeted me, and joy was manifested that I was interested. My interest was, however, only apathetic, but whenever I attended any religious service it was at the Christian Science church; still this attendance was seldom, and I read none of the literature, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy being then unknown to me. But the little "seed" had been dropped, and with friendship its cultivator the days of sunshine were many.

Then one day, four years later, after some months of illness with constant medical attention, change of climate, and entire giving up of official life, the little seed pushed its way through the cold soil of indifference and burst forth into fruitage. During the four days of Christian Science treatment I found the way to Love. Immediately my work was resumed, and I have not since absented myself from it and am working harder and more intelligently than ever before, with perfect health. The healing was of stomach trouble, with all its attendant miseries—sleeplessness, heart and intestinal difficulties, loss of flesh, and a bad cough. My work is now more strenuous than it ever has been, but I have gained continuously, even during the hot weather.

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