Testimony of Healing February 24, 1934 Issue

When Christian Science was presented to me about ten...

James R. Cearns-Owen with contributions from Margaret A. Cearns-Owen

When Christian Science was presented to me about ten years ago I had been under medical treatment for almost two years for rheumatic fever followed by rheumatoid arthritis. My condition was such that I could not use my hands for any purpose at all, and had to be helped when desiring a change of position. One Sunday my wife brought home the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, very kindly lent by a new-found friend. Before completing the reading of the Preface and the first chapter, which took about two weeks, I realized that I could move about the room, although with a little difficulty, and that I had been using my hands for some days. Thus encouraged I persevered in my study; and by relinquishing the old thoughts about religion and medicine, and accepting the truth about God and man as presented in Christian Science, and putting into practice what I was learning, good progress was made. Love corrected a very bad temper and the use of unseemly language. The desire for alcohol was very soon overcome. The physical healing took about two years to complete, but I refused to allow anything to mar my hope of complete freedom. I may say here that the smoking habit was not finally destroyed until a much later time, when it became very clear that God could not be faithfully served while I was clinging to any sense of self-indulgence.

I am very grateful for this healing, and for others of chronic biliousness, pleurisy, and a fractured rib. Above all I feel unable to express adequately my gratitude for the spiritual regeneration which I am constantly experiencing. I am grateful to Christ Jesus, our Way-shower, and to our revered Leader for her patient, loving work for mankind; also for membership in The Mother Church and an active branch church; and for the privilege of class instruction.—James R. Cearns-Owen, Hightown, Lancashire, England.

It is with sincere gratitude that I write to verify my husband's testimony. Since taking up this study I have experienced many healings through my own work and that of a practitioner. The belief of lack of health and supply is being overcome, and we are continually proving our Leader's statement in Science and Health (p. 494), "Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need." I am also grateful for the privilege of membership in The Mother Church and a branch church, and for class instruction; indeed, for what Christian Science is doing for all mankind.—(Mrs.) Margaret A. Cearns-Owen.

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