Testimony of Healing October 30, 1920 Issue

A sense of gratitude for the help received through Christian Science...

Albert Weigle

A sense of gratitude for the help received through Christian Science in time of need impels me to give this testimony. In May, 1918, I was treated by a New York specialist of notable reputation for the cure of asthma. The severe treatment was followed by a cough, hemorrhage, and extreme weakness which became worse toward morning in spite of immediate medical treatment. The accompanying sharp pains in the chest became so intense that for three weeks I spent sleepless nights. After having resorted to three different remedies without the slightest results, and the physicians being unable to give me any encouragement as to my recovery, I decided to have a Christian Science practitioner called.

Although Christian Science was not new to me, since I had heard several lectures and attended the Christian Science church frequently, the right concept was lacking, and I was superstitious. Only in this time of extremity could I decide to seek healing in Christian Science. How astonished I was when within fifteen minutes the pain completely ceased and at the end of the treatment, after three weeks' illness, I was able to accompany the practitioner to the door, expressing my gratitude. The other residents hardly believed that it was I when they saw me coming downstairs. During the following night I slept until about twelve o'clock, when I suddenly awakened with the same pain; I immediately took "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy and read, after which it ceased. I then slept until morning, when the attack again reappeared less severely. There were several less severe recurrences, until finally it ceased completely.

I thought the worst had been overcome, but night sweats set in, and I became extremely emaciated and was unable to stand on account of weakness. Christian Science, however, again brought the desired help. After one treatment from the practitioner the perspiration ceased and my condition improved visibly. After only a week I was able to take a walk, and after a short time regained normal weight. Old acquaintances who met me declared that I never looked healthier. In spite of the fact that I had suffered from stomach trouble and asthma for over thirty years, I have now not the slightest reason for complaint and eat all that is set before me.

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