Testimony of Healing August 30, 1913 Issue

I would like to relate a few of my experiences since I...

Frank E. Currier with contributions from Charlene Butler

I would like to relate a few of my experiences since I came into Christian Science. About ten years ago I was given some literature to read, and it appealed to me as voicing the truth, especially in regard to one with whom I was little acquainted at that time,—namely, myself. It did not seem as though it could be I, but when I looked over my past life I saw a man of the world, sinning unconsciously. I did not, however, get vexed at this discovery, but continued to read and reason. I finally bought a copy of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, which wonderfully assisted me. On page 8 I read: "We should examine ourselves and learn what is the affection and purpose of the heart, for in this way only can we learn what we honestly are;" and also on page 5: "Sorrow for wrongdoing is but one step toward reform and the very easiest step. The next and great step required by wisdom is the test of our sincerity,—namely, reformation." I will not try to enumerate all the reforms that have taken place; but will mention that the tobacco habit yielded slowly. I thought I had it cast out, but the door was left open and it came back. I had reasoned that there was no harm in its use, and continued in that thought until I discovered that my youthful son was smoking. At this point my first impulse was to criticize him severely for being so foolish when wisdom demanded of me to know why it was foolish for one to indulge in a bad habit and not for another; so I went right to work, using only Christian Science, and in a very few days half of us were reformed. This was about eight years ago, and I have had no desire for tobacco since. I often wonder how any one can say that these reforms are unchristian or opposed to the laws of health.

My health for ten years has been all that I could ask. I have used only Christian Science for its preservation and am well satisfied. I am convinced that the law of God is the true basis of health; but we must know God aright and live the truth. It was through Mrs. Eddy that my Bible was brought down off the shelf, after several years' repose thereon, and made my daily companion. Words cannot express the love and gratitude I owe that good woman for my experience in Christian Science. If I were asked today what I most desired, I would answer, More of the light of Christian Science. Best of all is the understanding I am gaining from day to day of the works that Jesus the Christ did while on earth. I am often asked if I can do as he did, and I answer, No; but the truth is not to blame! I cannot telegraph; many can. I cannot even run an engine, but I could learn. Jesus said, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." He also said that those who believed on him should do the works that he did. I do not believe Jesus ever asked an impossible thing of his followers. I did not come to Christian Science for physical healing, but by "reason and revelation" (Science and Health, p. 110). It was about two years before I could harmonize myself with the "scientific statement of being" found on page 468 of Science and Health. I can understand today that it was the truth during all that time, but I could not see it. With the psalmist I can say, "Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!"—Frank E. Currier, Silver Creek, N. Y.

After having a great deal of trouble with my throat, in August, 1911, I had my tonsils removed. The two doctors told me that I would be up and back to work in three or four days, but by the fourth day I could not move in the bed, let alone being up and at work; in fact, I could not make a sound above a whisper, and I could neither smell nor taste. I had pains all over my body, which made it impossible for me to move or turn over on my side. The doctors said that I had acute lung trouble, and something the matter with my larynx.

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