Testimony of Healing December 13, 1947 Issue

Testimonies in The Christian Science Journal...

Robert P. Carroll

Testimonies in The Christian Science Journal and in the Sentinel have been a great source of inspiration to me.

During the recent war I tried to enlist in the Army, but was rejected for chronic valvular heart disease. Four doctors examined me, and all agreed in the diagnosis. I had always suspected that something was wrong, but to have my suspicions so positively affirmed was a great shock to me. I began to manifest more acutely the symptoms that are supposed to accompany this disease. I became so weak that it was an ordeal to put in eight hours at the office. Although I tried to apply the rules of Christian Science, I seemed to be getting worse.

In answer to the question, "How can I progress most rapidly in the understanding of Christian Science?" Mrs. Eddy states in part on page 495 of Science and Health, "Study thoroughly the letter and imbibe the spirit." While reading this passage I realized that I must learn more about both the letter and the spirit of Christian Science. I resigned my job, returned to the home of my parents, and requested the draft board to call me. I spent a wonderful three months devoting all my time to the study of Christian Science. The way opened up for me to take class instruction. Words cannot express my gratitude for this elevating experience.

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