Testimony of Healing August 23, 1941 Issue

When I was in grade school I was subject to severe sick...

Lester G. Besold

When I was in grade school I was subject to severe sick headaches, which often confined me to bed. One day I was told that Christian Science could heal me of this condition, and although none of my family were Christian Scientists or knew much of anything about it, a practitioner was called, and in one treatment I was healed and have never had a return of that ailment. From that time on I have not had a doctor, but when I needed help I looked to Christian Science for it, although it was not until a number of years later, when I had entered the business world, that I really began the continuous, active study of this Science.

During those formative years, when the mesmerism of smoking and drinking is thrust upon young people for acceptance, I was tempted but did not succumb. Although I was not aware of it then, I realize now that the understanding of Christian Science which I had acquired protected me from falling subject to these habits. I had very few so-called children's diseases, and those were quickly met with the help of a practitioner.

I have had many and varied proofs of the healing power of Christian Science. An unpleasant temper disappeared without any specific work being done on it, just through the daily study of the Bible and Mrs. Eddy's writings. Other traits of character such as resentment, sarcasm, shyness, and so forth, have also been overcome. I have seen a right sense of supply and home manifested, human relationships made more harmonious, cuts and burns and the many little physical difficulties which plague mankind healed or prevented. I find that my attitude toward my neighbor has become more loving, tolerant, and forgiving.

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