Testimony of Healing March 30, 1946 Issue

I wish to express my gratitude...

Lillie Archibald

I wish to express my gratitude for Christian Science, which is teaching us how, through the application of the truth about God and man, to solve all human problems, whether they be of sin, sickness, sorrow, or lack. I have had many proofs of the healing power of Christian Science, and I sincerely hope that this testimony will benefit those who read it.

Several years ago, before I began studying Christian Science and learned of its great power to heal, I knew only the spiritual interpretation of the. Lord's Prayer and "the scientific statement of being" (Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, pp. 16, 17, and 468). I had been lifted out of a great many problems but did not feel much gratitude. I felt that if I needed help all I had to do was ask for it. However, the time came when I was put to the test.

Our small son was taken ill with pneumonia and, as my husband had no understanding of Science, I called our family physician. The child responded, and in a short time he was well. Then one morning he came to me complaining, and with a light cough. I did what I could for him, but he grew worse, his breathing becoming very difficult. I called the doctor and he said all he could do was give him hypodermic. I sent for his father to come home, I was so frightened. When he saw the child he asked me why I didn't use Christian Science. I said I knew too little about it. He told me to try to use it, and I did so. I was very earnest and felt sure that my prayer would be answered. It was not long before I saw

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