Testimony of Healing February 2, 1946 Issue

During the first World War, I...

Ethel Mary Joslin

During the first World War, I met a Swiss girl who told me of Christian Science. Though unable to return to her own country she was so happy that I said, "If it is Christian Science which makes you happy, it must be something worth knowing." Through this friend I was healed of the fear of air raids. One moonlight evening in the winter we went to the police station where my friend had to register as an alien. We were in a country place not far from London. My friend talked to me about the presence of God. The hills seemed full of angels, and I thought of the young man whose eyes were opened through Elisha's prayer. It was an experience which, I have never forgotten, and the fear of air raids left me.

Soon after that I took up the study of Science. Gradually, as my understanding grew, I was changed from a rather sad and delicate girl into a happy, strong one, able to lead a very full and active life. I have had the great privilege of membership in The Mother Church for many years now, and also the joy of working in a branch church. I am very grateful too for the blessing of class teaching from one of Mrs. Eddy's students.

When the present war began, much was said about possible air raids and how much more intensive they might be than before. I wondered a little if I might be afraid. I am very grateful to say, however, that always during the raids I was so sure that God was with me that I could not be afraid. During the "Battle of London" the ninety-first Psalm was my ever-present help. I can never be grateful enough for our dear Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, who has taught us that our safety lies in reflection of Truth. The only time I was unhappy during an air raid was when I let my thought stray, when I was unkind or selfish. In Christian Science we learn to protect ourselves daily, not against danger, but against our own wrong thinking. Mrs. Eddy tells us in "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany" (p. 210), "Good thoughts are an impervious armor; clad therewith you are completely shielded from the attacks of error of every sort."

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