Testimony of Healing November 30, 1918 Issue

I feel that I have never been grateful enough for what...

Janet L. Branan

I feel that I have never been grateful enough for what Christian Science has done for me. I did not come to it for healing, as so many have done, but took up the reading of the literature many years ago from curiosity, as I had dipped into various ologies and isms. As I read I found this teaching logical and practical, but did not gain the spiritual understanding. About this time a malignant disease again manifested itself. I had been treated for this by the best physicians, but they told me there was no cure for it known to the medical profession. As I had sufficient understanding of Christian Science to believe it was the truth, I asked for treatment and was completely healed in less then a week. After that I took up the study in all sincerity, desiring to understand its fundamental teaching. While my progress was slow, I never wavered in my faith that this was the truth. As the years went on, bringing many deep shadows and "waters of Marah," I remained steadfast, knowing the fault was not in the teaching of Christian Science but in my lack of ability to apply it. A short time ago an incident occurred which led me to realize that I had never been thankful enough; that although I had always given Christian Science the credit for my healing, I had not expressed my gratitude, so that others might be benefited.

I desire to express my deep gratitude for that noble woman, our dear Leader, Mrs. Eddy, who was strong enough to stand by her colors and give to the world a reason for the faith the was in her, in such a way that all mankind to-day are being blessed, supported, and strengthened in their hour of need. I am also deeply grateful for the authorized literature, which is so helpful to me, and which is doing so much to spread this great truth throughout the world.

(Miss) Janet L. Branan, Chicago, Ill.

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