Testimony of Healing August 19, 1922 Issue

About seven years ago I found myself in a great extremity,...

Maude M. Miller

About seven years ago I found myself in a great extremity, physically, mentally, and financially. My home was broken up; I was almost helpless with what a doctor called neuritis; and it became apparent that I would immediately have to support myself and my young daughter.

Mrs. Eddy says in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 266), "Friends will betray and enemies will slander, until the lesson is sufficient to exalt you; for 'man's extremity is God's opportunity.' " This was proved in my case; for when Christian Science was suggested to me I gladly consented to look into it; and when Science and Health was lent to me I read it with an unprejudiced mind. I had been ill the greater part of my life and had become somewhat used to it, thinking it was a necessary evil; so I did not at first even think of physical healing. All I wanted was what I called a foundation,—a practical religion, which would at least give me peace. I had joined a church at the age of twelve, but had never been satisfied and had soon ceased attending. I read enough to satisfy me that Christian Science was what I wanted; but still not thinking of physical healing I kept on with the doctor. After a slow convalescence I purchased a copy of Science and Health and began to study. About this time, I made the acquaintance of a practitioner, who most lovingly and patiently helped me through many difficult experiences.

A few months later I was again attacked with neuritis; but this time it was quickly and finally met with Christian Science treatment, and thus I had practical proof of the efficacy of Christian Science healing. I was not obliged to be in bed at all, and in two or three days was entirely healed; whereas before, I had suffered intensely for several weeks, was in bed most of the time under the care of a nurse, part of the time was delirious and under the influence of drugs, and had great weakness afterwards.

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