Testimony of Healing July 16, 1921 Issue

Christian Science came to me a good many years ago,...

Minnie Clarke

Christian Science came to me a good many years ago, and found me among those referred to by our revered Leader, Mrs. Eddy, on page 570 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" where she says, "Millions of unprejudiced minds—simple seekers for Truth, weary wanderers, athirst in the desert—are waiting and watching for rest and drink." My church did not satisfy me for it did not answer my questions about God. After investigating several other denominations I came to the conclusion that I would have to wait until I passed into another world to find out that why and wherefore of it all. At this time I had been under the care of physicians for three years, and was told by three that the stomach trouble from which I was suffering had become chronic. One Christian Science treatment healed this condition, and since that time Christian Science has been my only physician, and it has never failed when faithfully applied, no matter what the problem was.

A severe case of the grip was completely overcome in a few hours, although before coming into Christian Science a similar attack had kept me in bed for ten days and for months afterwards there was a great sense of weakness. At another time, on my way to business I had a bad fall on the stone pavement. Some men ran to my assistance, but before they reached me I was able to get on my feet. For three days I attended to all my duties, although unable to eat or sleep on account of extreme pain. Several times I was tempted to ask for aid from a Christian Science practitioner. On former occasions of need I had always done so but this time I wanted to prove for myself that "God is no respecter of persons," and my faith was justified, for on the morning of the fourth day I awoke, after one hour's sleep, entirely free from pain, and with a feeling of confidence which I would not have had if I had asked for help. Up to this time I had not looked at the part of my body which seemed most affected, and was glad that I had not done so, as there would have been a great deal of fear to overcome, for the condition seemed most serious. But day by day this faded away and left nothing to remind me that I had ever had such an experience.

I can recall many healings, physical and otherwise, but in common with all Christian Scientists, the spiritual awakening is what I am most grateful for. I am being healed of criticism and resentment, and am learning more and more to see the real man of God's creating. I give thanks of God, and my gratitude goes out to our blessed Way-shower Jesus the Christ, to our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, and to all who are following her as she follower Christ.

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