Testimony of Healing February 19, 1921 Issue

I well remember the first demonstration I experienced of...

Evelyn C. Ribbel with contributions from Agnes B. Heywood

I well remember the first demonstration I experienced of the healing power of Christian Science. It was at a time when I was threatened with a second visit to the operating table, and a friend had asked me to try it. I was very skeptical and had had but two treatments, when one arm was badly injured in a coasting accident. One treatment from a practitioner enabled me to use it without pain or inconvenience. This healing convinced me that Christian Science the scientific teaching of Christ Jesus, the truth that sets us free from all mortal discords if we but follow its teachings faithfully. Some of the benefits we as a family have received are: the healing of influenza, of a tubercular condition of the throat, of sprains, of blood poisoning, and of a fractured skull. In the case of the fractured skull, the patient sat up in bed playing and talking on the fourth day, all fear having been overcome for the parents.

One finds as he progresses in the study of this great truth that physical healing is secondary, and the spiritual awakening, through which we gain the peace which passeth understanding in the knowledge that divine Love does meet every need, in primary. I am grateful that through divine inspiration Mrs. Eddy was enabled to give to the world the spiritual interpretation of the Bible, which has become our daily guide. We do not realize the progress made through daily study until a situation arises when we have to depend upon our own understanding to demonstrate the truth.

Some time ago, when on a railway train, I rose early and, not caring to ring for the porter and perhaps awaken the other passengers, I attempted to close the car window. A defective spring caused it to fall, badly crushing my thumb. My first impression was darkness. Then I began to repeat the "scientific statement of being" (Science and Health, p.468), and was able to raise the sash, bind the thumb with a handkerchief, and use the hand without pain. Twenty-four hours later when at home I replaced the travel-stained handkerchief with a clean bandage. In one week the flesh was healed and the bone became normal shortly afterwards. I thank God that the teachings of the Bible have been made demonstrable to us in this age.

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