Testimony of Healing January 28, 1939 Issue

I have had many healings in Christian Science, both...

Winifred M. Woodrow

I have had many healings in Christian Science, both physical and mental. Some time ago a swelling developed on my throat, and rapidly grew larger. I was working in an insurance office, and before going on the permanent staff it was necessary for me to undergo a medical examination. When the report came through, the head office was not satisfied and said I must have another examination. I did so, and the doctor told me that the growth could be cured only by an operation. He also said this condition would sap my strength, that I must not play hockey or tennis, or run upstairs, and never run for a bus or train.

Despite work done for me in Christian Science, my fear increased, and so I did not get my healing. One day a stranger stopped me in the street. She said she had seen me waiting for the train, and, noticing my disfigurement, felt she must tell me of a specialist who could cure me by an operation. While she was talking I suddenly saw that the condition was entirely mental. immediately all fear left me, and I thanked her and went on my way. When the growth actually disappeared, I never knew; I just found shortly afterwards that my throat was normal, and that the distressing accompanying conditions had also left me. I shall always be grateful for this definite proof that all so-called ills of the flesh are but the result of wrong thinking.

I should also like to testify to the protecting power of Christian Science in time of accidents. While motoring to Cornwall to join my parents for a holiday, my husband and I were going along a rather narrow Devonshire lane, when a car came round a bend towards us, traveling at a high rate of speed on our side of the road, and there was a head-on crash. My husband was able to help clear the road, and then go into the nearest town for help. We found later that he had been thrown with such force against the steering wheel that it was buckled beyond repair; but although his chest was badly bruised, he felt no pain from this. A motor caravan had been following us up the hill and the driver very kindly let me rest there. As I sat there I seemed far apart from all the turmoil in the road. I remembered that it was Communion Sunday in our churches, and it was as if a voice repeated to me the words, "in silent communion with the one God," and a great sense of peace came over me. My husband telephoned to my mother, telling her what had occurred and asking her to give us Christian Science treatment. Although a doctor stated that I was suffering from concussion, severe shock, cuts, and bruises, and my face was bruised and swollen beyond recognition, we were able to finish our journey on the following Tuesday. Apart from a slight soreness when touched, I experienced only some discomfort after the journey. This was completely overcome, and my husband suffered for only a few hours.

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