Testimony of Healing July 29, 1944 Issue

With deep gratitude for an increased...

Mary E. Hurst

With deep gratitude for an increased understanding of God and man, gained through the study of Christian Science, I give this testimony with the desire that it may help others.

Christian Science was presented to me eleven years ago by a friend. I had believed this Science was not of God, but after reading some testimonies, and the Editors' statement at the head of each group, I decided that these testimonies must be true, and if true, that Christian Science must be the work of God. But still I was in some doubt and wanted to be sure. So one night when I was taken with a high fever and other severe symptoms of an attack of influenza, I decided to find out which was the right path. I had been praying that God would lead me and show me the way. So I decided to use no material remedies, but to rely entirely on God for my healing. I asked Him to show me the truth, and asked if Christian Science were the truth and God-inspired, that I might have a quick healing, instead of suffering for days, or even weeks, from this disease as I had done formerly. My body was racked with pain, but I determined to rely on God. I studied the ninety-first Psalm, and endeavored to apply it to myself.

About eleven o'clock I realized something of the meaning of this verse: "I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust." Then I went to sleep. I slept soundly all night, and awakened the next morning entirely healed. I shall never forget the happiness I felt. I was convinced of both the origin and the efficacy of Christian Science, and I have never since doubted either. That day I started on a new path, the path from material sense to Soul. And on all occasions when I have applied Christian Science wholeheartedly and emphatically, it has never failed.

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