Testimony of Healing April 1, 1922 Issue

Christian Science came into my home some fifteen years...

Elizabeth R. Fry

Christian Science came into my home some fifteen years ago through the wonderful healing of a brother. About six years later, it was my privilege to have class instruction under a student of Mrs. Eddy; and for this teaching I am deeply grateful.

I came to this city as a war worker in 1918, and shortly after my arrival my faith in Truth was put to a crucial test. During the epidemic of influenza, which swept the country, I was seized with both this disease and pneumonia. While in this condition I could neither eat nor sleep; and could not lie down at night for more than a few moments at a time without strangling. It seemed that I was in the coils of a serpent which was constantly whispering, "You might as well give up, for you will never be any better."

After five days of intense suffering, I realized that I had reached the limit of human endurance. In this last extremity, however, it seemed that I came nearer to God than ever before, for there was such a sweet sense of peace around me. Kind friends secured a Christian Science practitioner for me. From the moment treatment began I knew that everything was all right. That evening I was able to be out on the street, and after the third treatment (all absent work) returned to the office and performed my usual duties. I feel that this was the most valuable experience I have ever had; for it brought such reliance on God, and a deeper sense of compassion for all humanity. Furthermore, it taught me that there was something in my thinking that must be eliminated. I have been in perfect health ever since that time. Grateful as I am for the saving of my life, I am still more grateful for the healing which has taken place in my consciousness, for I have simply been made over. Words are inadequate to express in any degree the gratitude I feel to the Way-shower, to Mrs. Eddy, and to each and every one who has helped me in this journey from sense to Soul.

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