Testimony of Healing December 17, 1932 Issue

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

Ona W. Ritchie

IN "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mary Baker Eddy speaks of the infinite blessings which an understanding and practice of Christian Science brings; and I have surely found it so during a period of sixteen years' study. Christian Science was called to my attention by a member of my family who had begun its study, and I became greatly interested in ascertaining whether it taught the truth about God and man. Although in need of healing, I did not expect to be healed; but, as I discerned the fact of man's unity with God, I was healed of the fear of tuberculosis, a fear which had been increased by a physician's assertion that I was in what he termed the first stages of this disease. For several years I had been subject to periodic attacks of what is known as chronic appendicitis, but I never had another attack after taking up the study of Christian Science. These healings were brought about without a practitioner, simply through reading Science and Health.

Previous to this time I had always been considered delicate, and had given up all expectation of ever being physically strong; but after studying Christian Science for about two years and a half I found it necessary to accept a position in the business world, and for about eight years held such a position, at the same time keeping house for myself and two children. During this time I was absent from my work but one day on account of illness, and I have experienced almost perfect health ever since.

For the relief from physical troubles I am very thankful; but I am still more grateful for the understanding of God which I am gaining through Christian Science, and for the realization even in small degree that man is indeed the image and likeness of God. I also appreciate healings of sorrow, resentment, lack, and worry, and am grateful that I am being healed of criticism toward others, and that I am striving daily to be more loving and unselfish. My gratitude cannot be expressed for this demonstrable understanding of God; for the Way-shower, Christ Jesus; and for Mrs. Eddy's life of unselfish service and spirituality, which enabled her to give this truth to the world. I count class instruction as one of my greatest blessings. I am also grateful for The Mother Church and for all of its activities, and for the opportunity to serve in a branch church.

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