Testimony of Healing July 9, 1921 Issue

For a long time I have felt that I must express my gratitude...

Bertha B. Johnson

For a long time I have felt that I must express my gratitude for all the blessings that Christian Science has brought to me. Our first experience of healing through Christian Science occurred about thirteen years ago, when our son was afflicted with a trouble which threatened to become incurable. About every three months he was seized with attacks of convulsions lasting, at intervals, for two or three days. Physicians could do nothing for him and it was as a very last resort that we turned to Christian Science. In one week's treatment he was healed. A few years later he had scarlet fever, and diphtheria also developed. This healing took place in one week, through the faithful work of a loving practitioner.

I can also testify that the truth can save in case of accident. In crossing the street this same boy did not see an approaching five-passenger automobile, and before he could get out of the way the car struck him. For the moment fear possessed me and I seemed to be unable to think, but quickly regained composure and realized the truth. The driver succeeded in stopping the machine after the front wheel had passed over the boy's shoulders, but aside from a few bruises the child was unhurt. I was able instantaneously to heal myself of a severe attack of neuritis, about one year ago. I am very grateful for this demonstration. For six months I had had but little relief and at times the pain was quite unbearable. After one day's sincere and consecrated study I saw just what had to be destroyed in thought and was amazed to see how quickly the physical discord melted into its native nothingness.

It would be impossible for me to express in words all my gratitude for Christian Science. It is certain I could not live without it. This testimony would not be complete did I not also express gratitude for all the activities that Mrs. Eddy established. I am grateful for The Christian Science Journal, the Sentinel, and the Monitor.—(Mrs.) Bertha B. Johnson, Hackensack, New Jersey.