Testimony of Healing January 17, 1920 Issue

From childhood I used to study and to love the Bible

Ruth Rockman

From childhood I used to study and to love the Bible. As I grew older, many perplexing questions arose about God and man. I wished to believe that man really was the child of God but could not grasp this truth, because I did not understand it. As I found no satisfying answers and no practical help in the orthodox faith in which I had been brought up, I sought in other directions—wherever I imagined I saw a ray of light.

Some years ago, when I for the first time heard of Christian Science, I felt that my prayer for light was answered. Since then I have, with steadily increasing joy and thankfulness, studied this logical and demonstrable religion, which I have found to be, not a new doctrine, but just the truth that Christ Jesus taught. Although I did not come to it for physical relief, several times I have proved Christian Science to be the best physician. Last year I had a severe attack of Spanish influenza. Through the help of a sister who is a Christian Scientist I was able, after a night of high fever, to arise and accompany her to the Christian Science Sunday service. Next day I made a voyage, and I did not have to be in bed at all. This experience has been very encouraging to me.

There is still much to overcome, but I know that all error must yield to Truth and Love. I am indeed grateful for Christian Science.

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