Testimony of Healing March 12, 1938 Issue

In 1921 I had a severe attack of Spanish influenza

William Kouwenhoven

In 1921 I had a severe attack of Spanish influenza. The high fever and intense pain immediately subsided under Christian Science treatment, which was given by a faithful student of this Science. I fell into a restful sleep and awoke the next morning with the joyful recognition that I was healed. I arose, went out the same day, and resumed my work the next day without experiencing any ill effects. This convinced me of the healing power of Truth as practiced in Christian Science.

Another healing for which I am most grateful is that of the smoking habit. For over twenty years smoking had seemed to me a great pleasure, but through the study of Christian Science it was seen as an enslaving habit retarding my spiritual growth. For three years I had tried hard to overcome the craving for tobacco, but it did not yield until I learned that this false desire was no part of my real self—the only self we acknowledge as real in Christian Science. With great joy and gratitude I then realized my complete freedom from the enslaving habit. This took place about seven years ago, and the false desire for tobacco in any form has never returned or even tempted me. Since then, through a more spiritualized consciousness, I have been able to help myself and others in cases of sickness, unemployment, lack, and in numerous other inharmonious conditions.

A few years ago our little girl of four had a sudden attack of stomach influenza or poisoning. Under Christian Science treatment the incessant vomiting ceased, and the child fell asleep and slept for twenty-two hours. She then awoke with a smile and exclaimed, "Daddy, I am altogether well." We have had a similar experience with an elderly member of our family.

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