Testimony of Healing May 11, 1940 Issue

Although I began the study of Christian Science when...

Vernus Irene Woodward

Although I began the study of Christian Science when our little girl was a tiny baby, she seemed to be a great care and responsibility. So when a second child was expected, I greatly desired to have Christian Science instead of medical help. This did not seem possible, until I spoke to the practitioner I wished to have. She told me that we should wait and see how it worked out. In less than a month I was able to tell her that my husband had consented, and she took the case. We shall never cease to be grateful to Christian Science and to her, for the child, a boy, has brought only joy and blessing to the home.

I had spoken to the practitioner many times about our little girl, and the answer she had given me was, "When you see her differently, she will be different." Then one day the realization came to me that she, in reality, was and always had been God's perfect child. The healing came immediately, and such a change took place that everyone saw and mentioned it. At the age of six she began to read from the Bible and from Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy. Now she handles many of her own problems.

At one time it was brought to my attention that I must love more if I would progress further with my study and demonstrations. So I decided that, along with definite study and work on this line, I would do some good deed each day for someone. After a short time my husband noticed a change. He said I was becoming more friendly, tolerant, and loving. Then outsiders began mentioning it. Soon came a great desire for more friends, although I had never seemed to want them before. While pondering this I realized that by thinking I lacked love for others, I was depriving myself of friendship. So with a clearer concept of the real man, and a heart full of love for all mankind, I realized that I had made progress. Then the outward manifestation of friendliness came as I began to come into contact with others. This has been a joyous unfolding all along, and I give God the glory due His holy name.

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