It is in deeds I wish to serve, for words will not express my...

Myrta Gouverneur Brown

"'T is in deeds we serve the Master, —
Words are idle, empty prayer."

It is in deeds I wish to serve, for words will not express my gratitude for benefits received in Christian Science. Wishing to benefit some one else as I have been benefited, I give this testimony.

Defective eyesight was overcome when the idea was unfolded that sight is a faculty of divine Mind, and that no faculty of divine Mind can be impaired or rendered imperfect. One evening a friend offered to help me in the systematic study of our Leader's works, a Concordance not being then available. Some one came for help and I was tempted to wish she had stayed away to let us go on with our reading, but the "still small voice" said: You have all of infinite Mind to direct your research; retire to your study and be glad that another seeker for Truth has found her way to it. I obediently arose and gathered my books. Looking across the room, I noticed a motto which read, "All things are your's; . . . and ye are Christ's." Then to my surprise I saw my glasses on the table, fourteen feet away. Like doubting Thomas I could not believe, but closer observation proved my healing complete. I continued reading till nearly morning with no ill effects, and have not worn glasses since. This healing took place eighteen years ago.

I have been healed of curvature of the spine. The pain was stopped instantaneously; but it took the development in consciousness of the spiritual perfection of man, and diligent study and practice, to gain the unfoldment of what Mrs. Eddy says in "Miscellaneous Writings" (p. 173), "The perfection of man is intact." A definition explains "intact" as "untouched." As this truth of man as God's image grew in thought, with the idea that perfection had not been touched, the discord or ill shape disappeared, and the external body manifested a straight and upright shape. This healing has also been permanent.

Upon one of my visits to a practitioner the question was asked, "Do you drink tea or coffee?" I replied that I drank both, but had a strong preference for coffee. I was asked if I knew what our Leader said about it. I replied that I did. On my way home I pondered all that Mrs. Eddy had said on the habit under the marginal heading "Morbid cravings" in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 406). That night I prepared coffee for dinner as usual, but the aroma did not seem particularly appetizing. However, my cup was poured. Imagine my surprise upon tasting to find it very bitter, and I at first thought something was wrong with it. Then was brought to my consciousness evidence of the healing work done, and the flood tides of gratitude were opened. Since that time, nearly three years ago, I have never felt the slightest desire for coffee, even under special circumstances, whereas formerly it would have seemed a necessity. My joy was unlimited, because this was one more instantaneous healing, which better qualified me for active service in the ranks of Christian Science.

I wish also to express my gratitude for membership in The Mother Church and a local branch church; for class instruction; and for the practitioners who have lovingly and patiently guided my faltering footsteps along the journey from sense to Soul. — (Mrs.) Myrta Gouverneur Brown, Portland, Oregon.

Send a comment to the editors

NEXT IN THIS ISSUE

Testimony of Healing

When I was a small child a loved one in my family was...

July 17, 1926

Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit