Testimony of Healing September 14, 1912 Issue

When the healing possibilities of Christian Science were...

Lucile Edwards with contributions from Elizabeth Bushyager, Ida Spuhler

When the healing possibilities of Christian Science were realized, and I found that I was really to be restored to a life of usefulness, I promised our heavenly Father that my life should be spent in helping others to become conscious of this ever-present source of life, and whenever opportunity presented itself to give a cup of cold water in Christ's name as an expression of gratitude. It is a grand privilege which Christian Scientists have, that of giving their testimonies through the Sentinel and Journal, that others may see the fruits of Spirit and glorify God. Had it not been for the coming of Truth into my life, mine would have been an empty, wasted existence. I had never found anything satisfying to me in any religion, until I began to understand the teachings of Christian Science. I wanted to belong to a religious organization and lead a Christian life, but it was more from a sense of duty than from real desire. I then felt that to take such a step meant the giving up of many things which were very attractive to me.

While in college I had given considerable time to the study of the Bible in the prescribed course, and though this gave me a knowledge of its historical portions, no true understanding was gained for a practical application of the truths contained therein; yet I felt these promises must have been given for the purpose of meeting all of humanity's needs. After I became ill and felt so keenly the loss of strength and health, I at times turned in my helplessness to the Bible for comfort. I often prayed that I might be led to a way of relief, and Jesus' words, "Seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you," were indeed proved true in my case. Just at the critical time, I was led to Christian Science. My desire was answered, and I was indeed relieved of a sense of existence which made it seem hardly worth trying to live.

At this time I was a senior in college, but on account of ill health I had given up my work and was trying to resign myself to being a partial invalid. I felt that I could no longer go on with my work, and I did not see any relief ahead, even with the aid of rest, diet, and the best of medical attention. All of my vacation the preceding summer had been spent this way, and for three months in the school year I had been treated by an excellent physician. My duties were made as light as possible, but in spite of all this I felt my condition growing worse, and before the holiday season I bade my friends good-by, not expecting to return after the new year. On the way home I met a lady who told me of her recent healing in Christian Science, and she gave me some literature, telling me that if I read and studied it I would be helped so that I could return to college.

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