Testimony of Healing September 18, 1920 Issue

In gratitude for all the blessings received through Christian Science...

Ilse Boschan

In gratitude for all the blessings received through Christian Science I wish to give my testimony. Some time ago I was stricken with an abdominal trouble. The pain was so severe that I was obliged to lie down. High fever and severe cramps became manifest. My husband observed my condition for several days, and, seeing no improvement, urged me to go to a doctor, who examined me and diagnosed the trouble as pertinacious catarrh, prescribing morphine as a means of relief. I went to the doctor three times a week, but the pains became more severe and the prescribed morphine afforded but temporary relief. I was desperate, walked with difficulty, had no appetite, and was afraid to eat anything, as my bowels had not functioned properly for several days. In my great extremity God sent me His angel. On my way home I met an acquaintance, a Christian Scientist. After I told her how miserable I was she stated that a short time ago she was in the same condition, but with the help of a Christian Science practitioner was healed in a comparatively short time. I requested the address of this practitioner, and the next day went to her and asked for treatment, which was given, with the result that the following day my bowels functioned properly. This, however, was followed by pains in the right side, extending to the leg, so that I was tempted to resort again to morphine. I resisted this desire, and read diligently the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, and went to the practitioner again the following day. Gradually one error after another disappeared, and through this I learned to be obedient to Principle even in the smallest matters. Until recently I had applied a material remedy, thinking nothing of it, and wondered why the error did not vanish more quickly. Finally, while in conversation with the practitioner, I mentioned it to her, and she informed me that the truth requires no material aid. I then stopped using it. The next day the error disappeared, and now I enjoy perfect health.

I thank God for permitting me to recognize this great truth, which Mrs. Eddy has made understandable to all who seek it, and that we are given an opportunity to partake of this teaching here and now.

(Mrs.) Ilse Boschan, Altona/Elbe, Germany.

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