Testimony of Healing September 23, 1916 Issue

I am a living monument of what divine Love through the...

A. J. Nealy

I am a living monument of what divine Love through the study of Christian Science can do for suffering humanity, and feel that it is not only a duty but a great privilege to give this testimony, with a humble prayer that it may be a blessing and a spiritual uplift to others, as so many testimonies have been to me. From childhood I was considered delicate, and womanhood only seemed to add to my suffering. Many weary days were spent upon a bed of pain. After nearly every material remedy had been exhausted, osteopathic treatment was given trial for a year, but without relief being experienced. Finally, although operations had always been feared, as a last resort I consented to have one performed, but consoled myself with the thought that should it result fatally, death would be preferable to the existence I was then dragging out.

At the time of the operation, which was considered by the attending physicians as very serious, little hope of my recovery was entertained. Everything was done for me that a kind physician and loved ones could do, but months passed by and still my suffering continued. The following year I was compelled to take some almost unbearable treatments, and my physician thought another operation would be necessary; but man's extremity again proved to be God's opportunity. My dear sister persuaded me to try Christian Science. As I was ignorant of what its teaching meant, having never investigated for myself, but merely accepted, as so many do, the criticism and opinion of others, I was somewhat skeptical, but consented to go to see a practitioner. That first call will never be forgotten, for I was assured that God loved me and had never sent this suffering on me. I went home light-hearted and happy, feeling as though I did not have care or worry. Only a glimpse of this beautiful truth had been gained, and I realized only in a small way my relationship to God, yet even then it seemed to mean so much to me. The practitioner instructed me in regard to the reading of Christian Science literature and in a short time treatment was begun. It truly seemed that I had been released from the Egyptian bondage.

I wish to add that before being allowed to get out of bed after the operation, I was strapped in a support that was worn during the day and removed at night. I could not walk any distance, sweep, or lift, and never expected to be strong. After studying Science a while, I asked my practitioner if it would ever be possible to lay aside this support. She lovingly assured me that the time would come when it would be laid aside and I would know and realize that in God is my support and strength. Sure enough, one morning I left it off. During the day there seemed to be much fear to overcome, but by holding steadfastly to the truth I came out victorious, as is always the result. Today I am keeping house and do all my own work, also assist my mother with some of her household duties.

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