Testimony of Healing November 10, 1917 Issue

It was in 1907 that Christian Science was first brought to...

Minnie B. French

It was in 1907 that Christian Science was first brought to my attention. I was living on a farm,. and seemed to be working beyond my strength every day. There was much inharmony in the home, and I was so discouraged that I often prayed I might die. At last I began to believe there was no God, for all my prayers were in vain. Then one day, when the darkness seemed the deepest, a lady came to my house on business, and seeing my great need, mentioned Christian Science to me. Later she sent me some literature, and after reading it I purchased a copy of Science and Health. This I also read many times, but without understanding it.

The following spring I was taken to a hospital to undergo what was called an emergency operation; but on returning home and resuming the hard work, I became ill with what is called quick consumption. I still read Science and Health, but only in a desultory manner. In July, 1908, I was sent to a different state, where it was believed the change of climate would benefit me, or at least prolong my life. At this time I also had acute attacks of asthma, and a very bad recurrent condition of the bowels. Being away from my family, who thought all healing power lay in medicine and climate, I decided to visit a Christian Science practitioner. I did so, and had treatment for some weeks, and wish space would allow me to tell of the love and patience which was accorded me. I was not healed, however, so returned to material remedies, in accordance with the wish of my husband, who had joined me in the West.

On my return to Iowa I gained slowly in strength and was only half faithful to the study of Christian Science, but I began to realize that many discordant conditions were disappearing, and as my thought grew clearer I could understand more what God is. As a result, harmony began to be manifested in our home, for I no longer saw error as persons, and this let in a great light. After I was entirely free from asthma, and after lung trouble, lifelong sick headaches, and many minor ailments had been overcome through Christian Science, I was given one final test.

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