Testimony of Healing June 17, 1922 Issue

When Christian Science was first brought to me I knew...

Hattie A. Stewart

When Christian Science was first brought to me I knew at once it was the truth; and it has enabled me to work out many problems by knowing that Christ, Truth, is the great Physician, and is ever present and all-powerful. Deafness has been met and overcome by applying my understanding of the truth of being as it was unfolded to me, and by declaring the allness of God, good, and the nothingness of error. My father was very deaf, and friends would say, "You will be just like your father;" but I would silently declare that I had but one Father-Mother, God, and could inherit nothing but good; that we have the liberty of the sons of God, and have dominion over all false beliefs. When I first attended Second Church here, I could understand only a few words of the First Reader, and but faintly hear the voice of the Second Reader. On the following Sunday I went nearer, hoping to hear better; but was disappointed. The thought was presented to me that it was useless to go to church when I could not hear. I replied that the devil could not deprive me of hearing the truth, which was my birthright; and I continued going, and working to know that man did hear and could not be deprived of any good, and that all good was mine by reflection, as the child of God, now.

I desired so much to attend a Christian Science lecture; but that also was opposed for the same reason. However, I went; and I heard distinctly every word. My faith was strengthened; and I was so grateful for the many helpful thoughts I gained there. It was insisted that I have a Christian Science practitioner; but I felt it was my problem to work out. I realized that of myself I could do nothing; for Jesus said, "It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing;" and Paul said, "For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure." Faithful and persistent study of the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy gave me the light so much desired. A clearer understanding came that enabled me to master fear, doubt, and discouragement; and the deafness was overcome. In working to get my thought purified from all error, the false sense of substance was dissolved and disappeared.

A friend spoke to me about teaching in the Sunday school, and I replied that I could not; for my first thought was, I cannot hear. Then followed the thought, My desire has always been to be about my Father's business, and if that prayer is answered, should I refuse? My reply was, I will leave it with divine Principle. I knew every need would be met by loving obedience to God. When the time came to teach, the demonstration was made; and I glorified God, the only liberator, for the many blessings received. I am grateful to Mrs. Eddy for giving to mankind that interpretation of the Scriptures that brings the healing influence of the holy Spirit to all.

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