Testimony of Healing June 30, 1917 Issue

A number of years ago I took up the study of Christian Science,...

Cora W. Bonesteel

A number of years ago I took up the study of Christian Science, and of the many blessings that have come to me through this truth there is one for which I feel especially grateful. My eldest son, when about eight years old, was stricken with what is called epilepsy in a very severe form. I stood alone in Christian Science in the town where I was living at that time, and my relatives were very antagonistic. I worked for the child to the best of my understanding of Science, but he grew worse, and I seemed indeed to be in a dark place. Great fear and belief in the so-called laws of heredity were held over him, but the saying that "man's extremity is God's opportunity" was proven true.

A letter was received from a lady in a neighboring city, a stranger to me, asking me to visit her. She wrote that she had heard I was alone in Science, and thought I would enjoy meeting some one who was also trying to be a Christian Scientist. I cannot tell how much happiness this loving letter brought me; it seemed as though a door had opened in a solid wall. I joyfully accepted the invitation, asking if I might take my little son with me. I shall never forget the day that I went; it seems to me one of the happiest of my life. I told my new friend my trouble and asked for help. After supper she took me for a drive around the city, but left my little boy with a young lady who was staying with her. His bedtime was eight o'clock, and the most severe attacks of this trouble always came when I was putting him to bed, and always reminded me of the boy that Jesus' disciples could not heal. When it came near eight o'clock I was filled with fear and begged to be taken to him, but the lady talked to me and the fear was overcome. When we returned to the house about nine o'clock, we found the child sleeping peacefully. He has never had another attack of this trouble and is now thirty years old. After such a wonderful demonstration, can any one doubt that God is Love and that His faithful servants reflect that Love?

I am striving each day to be worthy to be called a true Christian Scientist. I have raised a family with no other help than the Bible and the Christian Science literature which our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, has given to the world. Some of my children have married and are raising familes, and they also use this truth as their only remedy.

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