Testimony of Healing May 11, 1912 Issue

On reviewing my last eight years in Christian Science, I...

Lorina J. Nilson

On reviewing my last eight years in Christian Science, I wish to tell others through the Sentinel of an experience which stands out as the one for which I am most grateful, trusting it may help some one to "stand still and see the salvation of the Lord." I was busy one day dressing my little ones when the door-bell rang. Being alone in the house I answered it, leaving the baby, under a year old, sitting up in the tub and the older one watching her. I had done this before, and had no fear. The messenger delayed me, and on hurrying back to the bathroom I found the little one lying at the bottom of the water and apparently lifeless. I wrapped a towel around her and paced the floor, declaring the truth and reaching out to God as her life for help. Turning away, as our Leader tells us, from the sense testimony, I felt alone with God and the child safe "under the shadow of the Almighty." After a while I laid her down and attended to the older child, who said, "I am helping you know God is baby's life, mother." Returning to my room after a glance at the still form of the child, I sat down and read aloud from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, for what seemed a long time; then turning again to divine Love I realized that the little one was God's child, that life never was dependent upon the body, and I knew that God was caring for her right now and knew her only as spiritual and perfect. On again looking at the little one I saw a tremor pass over her, and the dark color was fading somewhat. I rejoiced and thanked God. As I stood looking at her I saw a little flutter, and low breathing started. I took her up, and going to the telephone I called for a Christian Science practitioner, who arrived in about half an hour to find the baby dressed, in my arms and conscious, with nothing to show her recent experience beyond being quiet and pale.

For days it seemed I could hardly tell what it had meant to me, all alone,—the lack of fear and suggestion of any material aid, just waiting on divine Love to do the work. Daily I rejoice for the help Christian Science is in my life; and the children, now respectively eight and five years old, are growing up to know no remedy but Truth. I send this with heartfelt gratitude to our beloved Leader, who has shown us how we can rely on God at all times and under all circumstances.

Mrs. Lorina J. Nilson, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, N. Y.

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