Testimony of Healing November 29, 1913 Issue

The heart of every true Christian Scientist constantly...

Priscilla M. Hogg

The heart of every true Christian Scientist constantly echoes that infinite thought, God is Love. In gratitude and humility I would tell of my own experience in Christian Science, believing it will be utilized by divine Love to aid some other wayfarer. Seeing an old family friend undoubtedly influenced for good by the study of Christian Science, and talking with him occasionally on the subject, I pondered upon it, and saw no reason why there should not be a fresh revelation to the world in our time. I was, however, much occupied with the activities of the church to which I belonged and did not feel the need of an immediate investigation. Later, one of my own household began to read the text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, but I still felt reluctant even to open it. I wanted to be so sure it was of God that I practically asked "for a sign," and determined that I would have nothing to do with it voluntarily, for if it were indeed of God I should in some way or other be forced to read it.

Not long after this it became my imperative duty to read the text-book daily to another who was able to read very little for herself, and I remember how expectantly I opened it, feeling that my desire had been answered. Coming to it with an open mind, its truth and beauty soon laid hold upon me, and I could not give it up. Then began a period of uncomfortable indecision, which lasted some time. I had not seen a case of physical healing, although I could witness to the removal of much fear in myself. I was in very fair health, but had been troubled in my mind about certain personal problems for a long time, and also over the general problem of life as it presents itself to mortals. If was the definite healing of this undercurrent of disturbed thought which continually cried, "I don't understand," that convinced me of the saving power of divine Science. This came through the reading of an illuminating passage in our Leader's work, "Miscellaneous Writings," pointed out to me by a discerning and kind practitioner. I had no doubt then; I could only adore God as I had never done before. I felt that at last I did understand, and even the beginning of that understanding held more peace than I had thought was ever possible here and now.

I love my old church and feel grateful to it for all the good I learned there. At first I hoped to put the "new wine" into the "old bottles," but I soon found this was as impossible as our Master had said; but I also found that if we are willing to give up all for Truth's sake, we receive in far vaster measure, until our "cup runneth over." Becoming a member of The Mother Church, and taking the step in faith as regards the physical healing which I had heard of but had not seen, I was very soon privileged to see cases of healing, and to be called upon to bring the good news to a sufferer from heart trouble of a severe nature, who, owing to sickness, had not led a normal life for seven years, but who has now been perfectly normal and natural for over two years. I thank God for these proofs of the Christ-healing, and for all the good and perfect gifts which come to us through this further revelation of the one Christ, made through the inspired writings of our beloved Leader.

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