Are you sure?
This bookmark will be removed from all folders and any saved notes will be permanently removed.
[Original testimony in German]
Two years ago I had a sudden attack of the grippe
Two years ago I had a sudden attack of the grippe. Being an official, I had to furnish the authorities with a certificate; and in order to obtain this we called in a doctor. He diagnosed the case as severe pneumonia, and prescribed various kinds of medicine. I did not take any of it; but requested my wife to ask a Christian Science practitioner, whom we knew, for help, which was at once lovingly given. As a member of the sick benefit club I could not prevent the doctor from calling every day, observing or examining me and prescribing new medicine, which again I did not take.
The battle which was fought at my bedside must have been a hard one, for the fever did not quickly abate. After ten days, Truth was victorious, and I awoke from the deep delirious condition. I was now able to listen to and lay hold of the scientific declarations of the faithful practitioner. The fever disappeared entirely; and soon the pain in the chest also left. I was very weak and had lost my memory. The work in Christian Science was continued steadfastly. To my joy, my memory soon returned, and grew better every day. Through the conversations about Christian Science and the study of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, I was entirely healed in four weeks, and could start on my leave into the country.
In these days of trial we learned to see clearly where real, never failing help is to be found; and for the first time I experienced the healing power of Christian Science. Since then I have never suffered again from colds. Before knowing of Christian Science, I was twice at a sanitarium for consumptives, and was very sensitive to colds. I thank God with all my heart for this healing, and also the loving practitioner, who visited me so often and showed me the right path. Only recently have I been able to grasp the magnitude of the truth revealed to us by our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy; only recently has my gratitude become genuine.
Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.
April 28, 1923 issue
View Issue-
Daily Duties
GEORGE WILKINS SHUFF
-
The Present-Day Children of Israel
CARRIETTA F. SIMPSON
-
Responsibility of Testimony
ALFRED HANNAH SMITH
-
"With patience"
JESSIE BALFOUR ELLIS
-
Resentment
FREDERICK R. FRANCKE
-
Lifting Thought
GRACE E. CORYELL
-
Kindly allow me to make this comment in your columns...
Judge Clifford P. Smith, Committee on Publication for The Mother Church,
-
In discussing Christian Science or divine metaphysics,...
Miss Emily Johnson Jones, Committee on Publication for the State of North Carolina,
-
Christian Scientists, in their efforts to bring relief to...
Hiram W. Hayes, Committee on Publication for the District of Columbia,
-
The groundwork of Christian Science is its protestation...
Richard H. Smith, Committee on Publication for the State of Montana,
-
Mrs. Eddy did not base her conclusions upon the findings...
Charles M. Shaw, Committee on Publication for Lancashire, England,
-
The vast majority of people who turn to Christian Science...
Richard E. Prince, Committee on Publication for the State of Virginia,
-
If Job of old had been at the revival referred to by a...
Louis E. Scholl, Committee on Publication for the State of Washington,
-
The Christ-awakening
MARIAN J. COBB
-
The Teachings of Jesus
Albert F. Gilmore
-
Trust in God
Duncan Sinclair
-
The Fruits of the Spirit
Ella W. Hoag
-
The Lectures
with contributions from Robert I. Blakeney, Mary Talbot Morrison
-
One of the blessings given us by our revered Leader,...
John R. Edwards with contributions from Ina D. Edwards
-
Words fail to express my gratitude for what Christian Science...
Katherine A. Eastland Richardson
-
Two years ago I had a sudden attack of the grippe
Richard Wächter
-
As long as I can remember, prior to the time I became...
Emily W. Hennings
-
It is with an extreme sense of joy and gratitude that I...
Jessie Schepmoes Haviland
-
I wish to express my gratitude for all the blessings...
Jacoba M. von Overveldt
-
"Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from...
Louis A. Gregory
-
As long as I can remember I have been seeking the truth
Etta V. Friend
-
It gives me much pleasure to express my great debt of...
C. Frances Piper
-
I, also, give thanks for the wonderful healing power of...
Arthur T. Sommes
-
Signs of the Times
with contributions from E. E. Flint