Testimony of Healing November 27, 1920 Issue

Prior to participating in the late war, in speaking of...

Charles B. Burke

Prior to participating in the late war, in speaking of those who had enlisted I remarked that they who made good have the right to feel good; but how inexpressibly grateful I am to have found good, God, as revealed by Christian Science through the heavenly inspiration of our Leader, Mrs. Eddy. After the third battle of Ypres, when on sick leave in London, I was lovingly invited to attend a testimony meeting, and it came almost as a shock to find that heaven is here and now, and that those material conditions which seemed so dreadfully real were just a dream. A soldier's edition of Science and Health was handed to me and gratefully accepted.

A few weeks later came the privilege of demonstrating Christian Science, when the enemy launched his last and perhaps greatest offensive. There were many instances of Truth's sustaining power and the protection of divine Love. Finally I was wounded in both legs by a shell, but I clung to the truth as well as I knew how. Soon I was being cared for in an English hospital and was able to get in touch with Christian Scientists who had helped me before. My leg was very badly injured and the doctors wished to operate. At my request, however, they agreed to postpone the operation for a week. Christian Science treatment was asked for and given, and when the wounds were inspected the doctor was surprised to find the tendon covered with flesh, and remarked that it was wonderful. An operation obviously was unnecessary. I felt then as now that I could "run, and not be weary ... walk, and not faint."

The profanity, drink, and tobacco habits, as well as selfish pride, have been overcome by this wonderful truth, and in gratitude to its Discoverer, Mrs. Eddy, I would with Paul "press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."—Charles B. Burke, West Krugersdorp, Transvaal, South Africa.

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