Testimony of Healing May 25, 1929 Issue

"Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me,...

Inez Wilkens

"Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name," is the happy song of my heart whenever I remember the blessings Christian Science has brought into my life. I shall never forget my feelings at the moment when, in answer to my questions, the fundamental truths of Christian Science were explained to me. It was as if a bud began to open its petals. Questions were answered which had troubled me since childhood, and I decided to take up the study of this religion; but due to lack of health it seemed as if I had insufficient energy to do so.

My ill health began when I was still a child, through the deep sorrow caused by the passing on of my beloved father, and was expressed first in shyness and later in different kinds of bone and joint diseases, extreme nervousness, and indigestion. After a long time of medical treatment I was sent to Switzerland, as tuberculosis had developed. After some time the condition of the lungs improved, but not the weakness of the nerves and bowels. I was sent to another sanitarium, but, growing worse, I was given up by the doctors, who could do nothing more for me; and my family was told to bring me home. Back in my home, my thoughts returned over and over again to Christian Science. I wished to ask some friends to help me to procure the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, but lacked strength. They, however, spoke about it themselves and sent me the textbook, which I began to study eagerly. A few days later, treatment was lovingly taken up by a Christian Science practitioner who, having heard about me from my friends when they borrowed the textbook, came to me with new hope and peace when "the last enemy" seemed to be approaching. One week after I had begun to read the textbook I arose from my bed, dressed, and went for a walk. From that time I improved daily in health and strength, as well as in weight. The very first night of treatment all medical remedies were removed, and I slept soundly; and I have never been sleepless since, although I had suffered from insomnia since childhood. About a week later I was able to overcome a severe attack of pain without the aid of a practitioner. These attacks had formerly always ended in unconsciousness.

The following summer, when in the mountains, I received still another wonderful proof of the healing power of Truth. One day I suddenly lost consciousness, and the people with whom I was staying became very much alarmed. A doctor was called in, but was unable to do anything for me. A Christian Science family, who had arrived a few days before, helped me the best they could and sent a wire to a practitioner. After being unconscious for six hours I suddenly answered, "Yes," and fell soundly asleep. Within a few days the same thing recurred. Again a practitioner was called upon, and the work was lovingly taken up. It took about eight hours before the answer "Yes" came, followed by sound sleep, from which I awoke free. It was later discovered that I had unknowingly eaten some very poisonous toadstools, thinking they were mushrooms. The healings I have received through Christian Science have been many and various. Economic problems have been solved, and manifold are the proofs I have had that divine Mind provides the right ideas needed in our daily work.

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