Testimony of Healing September 8, 1917 Issue

I did not come into Christian Science for healing, as I...

A. Vera Hewitt

I did not come into Christian Science for healing, as I always had good health and heartily enjoyed all the good things and pleasures of life ; but there came a time when these did not satisfy me, nor could I find what I sought in orthodox religion.. I could not join any of the churches I had attended, for though there was much in them which was seen to be good, there was also a great deal which I could not believe to be the right interpretation of the Christianity taught by Christ Jesus. Then I heard of Christian Science, and asked a friend to get me a copy of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy. After reading the copy loaned me, I lost no time in securing one of my own, for I was satisfied that this book made clear to the world the truth about God and His relation to man and the universe.

The logic of Christian Science impressed me forcibly, also the fact that it could be demonstrated in the healing of sin and sickness. My first proof of the healing power of Christian Science was in the case of a wasp sting. Several years before this I had a painful experience from a similar sting, and it made me fearful of the results. Now in the first rush of fear a material remedy was used, but I then turned to Science and Health for help. For two days there was no apparent improvement, and my arm was much inflamed and very uncomfortable, so I asked help from a Christian Scientist. In a day all the bad effects disappeared, save a slight mark, which in its turn soon vanished.

At another time a sharp attack of rheumatism, which had caused me much pain during the day and had kept me awake practically all night, was also overcome in one day. Several small growths that disfigured my hands have vanished. Before I knew of Christian Science I had tried to remove them materially, only to have them return again in greater numbers than before. It is now over two years since the realization of the truth in Christian Science caused them to vanish into their native nothingness. Headaches, biliousness, colds, cuts, and bruises have all yielded to the power of Truth. I am very grateful for the way fear is being overcome, also self-will and self-consciousness, and I never cease to be thankful for the protecting power of Christian Science.

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