Having had only a vague idea of what Christian Science...

Edward Whale

Having had only a vague idea of what Christian Science was, in the case of what was to me an insurmountable difficulty I applied at one of the reading rooms for information. Meeting there a Christian Science practitioner, who took me to his office, I stated my case; and he gave me a brief outline of the basis of Christian Science, directing me to go to the one with whom I had to deal, and to see the whole situation in the light of the aforesaid explanation. This I did, with the result that the transaction terminated in a way entirely satisfactory to both parties.

I wanted, forthwith, to know the divine Principle of this healing; and after further talk with the practitioner, during which I could not but with delight acknowledge this Science to be a religion, I procured a copy of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. As is customary in reading a book, I commenced at the Preface, and was filled with such wonderment that within the space of three days, and before I had read to the end of the chapter on Prayer, I found that I had not been taking medicine. For about eight years I had been taking medicine for what was thought to be liver trouble, and for two years other medicine for sciatica; and now I knew that I was healed. The constant and habitual use of tobacco in every form for many years, and of intoxicating liquors, I voted to be no fit accompaniment to such a beautiful religion. The desire for these false gods was overcome in a short time by my own understanding, excepting help on one occasion during the process; although I had tried many times previously by will-power to shake them off.

A few months after these experiences, we had a person working for us on the ranch who had intimated to me that it might be disastrous for any one to vex him unduly, as he was possessed of an ungovernable temper. The occasion he dreaded had apparently arrived on a certain day when he came into the house at the dinner hour directing violent talk toward my wife. Then I immediately knew the truth that harmony only is real and discord is unreal, and that God's child can do no harm. Watching intently his countenance, I saw his intention to advance towards my wife; and at once I mentally turned to God. Simultaneously, he became motionless, this condition lasting for several minutes. I then took him by the elbow and led him outside, my heart full of gratitude at such a deliverance.

I am very grateful for the rapid recovery from injuries resulting from the kick of a horse, from the effects of which I had remained unconscious for about three hours. A Christian Science practitioner, my family, and some others had been present with me during this time. I had no pain and no fear; and, seeing my daughter ripping up the sleeve, I swung my arm around, assuring them that it was all right. An angular cut just above the eye was perfectly healed in seven days without any material application, leaving no scar.

While reaching around in a seedling orange tree for the remaining fruit, a branch swung back, puncturing one of my eyes with a thorn. The silent declaration of the truth resulted in the immediate cessation of pain and complete healing of the wound, except for a tiny spot and a slight redness in the eye. Through my own understanding I was healed of piles of about fifteen years' standing, although a surgical operation had previously failed to give any relief. For these and many other demonstrations of the power of divine Love I am sincerely grateful; also that through the consecrated life and efforts of our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, Christian Science has been presented to the whole world.—Edward Whale, Merced, Calif.

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