Testimony of Healing February 10, 1917 Issue

Nine years ago I began the study of Christian Science,...

Sallie B. Tannahill

Nine years ago I began the study of Christian Science, when many disappointing experiences had led me to see the utter frailty of all material things. I had been a church member, but in times of great need found I had nothing to depend upon. God seemed so far off—some one to be prayed to, but for what? This question was answered in my study of Science and Health, for it soon became clear to me that God is not "afar off," but that He is Love and is ever present.

After studying this book for two weeks I was able to heal myself of a sick headache almost instantaneously, thus proving that Christian Science really works. It has done much for me and for my family, but the overcoming of qualities and tendencies which are not good has meant far more to me than the physical healing. Christian Science has taught me that whatever is not good is not real, and does not belong to God's children, made in His image and likeness. The realization of this truth has healed me to a great extent of extreme sensitiveness, bashfulness, insincerity, lack of confidence, jealousy, and envy.

More and more I am learning the meaning of power. I used to think it consisted of so much human will, so much ability to dominate and govern others. As these faculties seemed lacking in me I felt greatly handicapped, but Christian Science has cleared away this mistaken sense. Mrs. Eddy says in Science and Health (p. 514), "Tenderness accompanies all the might imparted by Spirit."

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