Testimony of Healing September 1, 1923 Issue

In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures"...

Maud Port

In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 321) Mrs. Eddy says: "When, led by wisdom to cast down his rod, he saw it become a serpent, Moses fled before it; but wisdom bade him come back and handle the serpent, and then Moses' fear departed. In this incident was seen the actuality of Science. Matter was shown to be a belief only. The serpent, evil, under wisdom's bidding, was destroyed through understanding divine Science, and this proof was a staff upon which to lean. The illusion of Moses lost its power to alarm him, when he discovered that what he apparently saw was really but a phase of mortal belief." This paragraph has been very helpful to me in overcoming the fear of disease.

I had been sick for months from stomach trouble and extreme nervousness. At last my doctor advised me to see an X-ray specialist. The X-ray showed an obstruction of the bowels, and the doctor said I would have to undergo an operation before I could get well again. That day I was led to a Christian Science home, where I was told of Christian Science; and it was recommended that I see a practitioner. I visited the practitioner on Tuesday, read Science and Health three hours a day, and by Thursday morning the bowel trouble was perfectly healed. The nervousness and other ills took longer to yield; but as I studied Science and Health and had the help of a practitioner I got well and strong. Now I know I have no disease because I am God's child.

I am grateful to the practitioner who, when error and disease seemed very real to me, lovingly explained that it had been brought to the surface only to be destroyed. I am grateful to have been led to the Christian Science home, where I was asked to stay for a time. While there I learned more of Christian Science. I am grateful to God and to our dear Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, for this wonderful truth that sets us free, and for the spiritual understanding that enables us to overcome troubles in our path. Since my healing my little son has had only Christian Science treatment. He has been healed of many children's ailments, and it has helped him to overcome fear, for which I am very grateful indeed.—(Mrs.) Maud Port, Palmyra, West Australia.

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