Testimony of Healing September 21, 1946 Issue

On page 224 of the Christian Science...

Robert C. Mason, Jr.

On page 224 of the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health, Mrs. Eddy says, "Truth brings the elements of liberty." It is with a deep sense of humility that I can testify concerning the truth of this statement.

While on a bombing mission over Germany in 1943, our plane was badly damaged and it was soon evident that we must abandon it. The entire crew parachuted without mishap. As soon as I reached the ground I was taken into German custody and in due time arrived at a transient prison camp. Here I was subjected to solitary confinement for a few days. During this time self–pity nearly overwhelmed me, for I began to think that I had been deserted, being without friends and completely surrounded by the enemy. However, I repeated "the scientific statement of being" as found on page 468 of Science and Health. This sense of self–pity immediately left, and I was able to face the German intelligence department, knowing that God was ever with me.

Eventually I reached a permanent camp. Here, within two weeks following my arrival, I met another Christian Scientist, who was also at the camp. He had a copy of Science and Health, as well as a Bible, and an old issue of the Christian Science Quarterly. My gratitude for the use of these was unbounded. This one set of books eventually formed the nucleus of a Christian Science group within the camp. I am happy to say that it was my privilege to act as a Reader for the group.

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