Testimony of Healing September 8, 1917 Issue

I wish to add my testimony to the many helpful ones...

Catherine Decker

I wish to add my testimony to the many helpful ones that have appeared in the Sentinel from time to time. Having been reared by Christian parents, I was from earliest childhood interested in the study of the Bible, and always took an active part in church and Sunday school work; but as the years passed I found that although I was faithful to the teachings of my church my efforts in the search for truth did not bring the desired results.

With the sincere desire to know the truth I began the study of Christian Science in the fall of 1914, and since then have had many demonstrations of the power of Truth over error. In the spring of 1916 a very bad abscess appeared on the side of my face. As this trouble had manifested itself on previous occasions, I asked for treatment from a Christian Science practitioner, and with her constant help and assurance that God's work is perfect, within ten days I realized a complete healing without the evidence of a scar which those about me feared would so disfigure the face. In July the practitioner was again asked to treat me, as I seemed to be overcome with the heat. With the ever ready help so kindly given in time of need I soon realized my privilege to know more of Truth and Love, and thereby experienced a healing and quietness which has enabled me to continue my work more harmoniously. Stomach disorder of many years' standing, creeping paralysis, and kidney trouble have also been overcome.

It has been my privilege to become a member of The Mother Church, and I am indeed thankful to have a part in the cause which is the means of uplift to suffering humanity. I am very grateful for the devoted life lived by Mrs. Eddy and for the priceless book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," which enables one to gain a clearer understanding of the Bible, and these lines are sent in the hope that others may be led into the satisfactory search for Truth which enables one to demonstrate the all-power of God.
Catherine Decker, Zion City, Ill.

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