Testimony of Healing February 5, 1944 Issue

It has been my sincere desire for...

Charlotte Sandman

It has been my sincere desire for some time to testify through the periodicals to the healing power of Christian Science. Although I have been a student of Christian Science from childhood, reaping many of its benefits, a successful career found me coasting along comfortably in matter, without thought for progress and growth in Christian Science. About seven years ago, material possessions began to dissolve: a lovely home and surroundings, fine position, even the location which was held very dear, were necessarily abandoned. I had a nervous breakdown, and was oppressed by the fear of insanity Upon my realizing very clearly my mistake in neglecting my study in Christian Science, the necessary work of reconstruction was begun, and while the journey from sense to Soul was a lengthy one, the ultimate result was well worth the ordeal experienced. Study was resumed from morning until late at night, and a true longing for growth in grace became uppermost in my mind.

One of the effects of several months of the study of Christian Science was the disappearance of a large mole on my forehead. A position was offered, which I accepted, although it paid only one third of the salary I had earned previously. In the meantime, careful study opened many avenues of comfortable living, a happy home, new associates, and finally the way was opened for a new position offering the highest salary I had ever earned. The fine spirit of co-operation and harmony displayed in this present government employment of over two years' standing is proof that dependence on God's guidance results in progress in every detail of our lives. The nervous condition abated gradually in proportion to the increase of my understanding, and my health and mental state are finer and keener than ever before in my life. True indeed have I proved Mrs. Eddy's words on page 506 of Science and Health, "The calm and exalted thought or spiritual apprehension is at peace."

Recently, while I witnessed the passing "through the valley of the shadow of death" in my family, the gratitude for protection against material sentiments and emotions is inexpressible. With the help of a practitioner I was healed, some ten years ago, of a lifelong belief of exaggerated emotions and tears at the slightest provocation. The practitioner wisely counseled me to sing the hymns in the Christian Science Hymnal, starting from Hymn No. 1, until the healing was effected. After one hour of treatment in this instance I was healed of shedding tears, and have not wept since that day. This was a most gratifying healing, since I had spent a very unhappy childhood because of hyperemotivity.

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