Testimony of Healing March 15, 1947 Issue

In giving this testimony of...

Harrison M. Staley

In giving this testimony of healing, I feel I should first express my sincere appreciation to The Christian Science Board of Directors for their kindness in making it possible for me to be a guest at the Christian Science Benevolent Association in Chestnut Hill, and also to the Benevolent Association for the kindness and interest of the management there. I am also grateful for the tender care, the joy, and the untiring efforts of the nurses, for the love and friendliness of the Associates, and for the privilege of being a guest in its uplifting and inspiring atmosphere.

It was sometime in May, 1945, that I was taken there by a practitioner. I do not remember the trip out to the Sanatorium, and know nothing of what took place during the first three or four weeks there. I am told, however, that during this time I was under nursing care twenty-four hours a day. When I became conscious, it was impossible for me to walk. My first attempts were made only with the greatest effort on my part and the kindly assistance of the nurses. But each day brought more freedom, a clearer comprehension of God, my strength and my Life, and more gratitude for all those who were so patient and strong in their support.

I had also lost my voice, and after a time stopped attending the evening song service, for it seemed useless to go when I was unable to join in the singing. The fear of not regaining my voice and of being unable to go on with my work presented itself to me with many other arguments, so I asked the practitioner for special help. On the third day my thought was so filled with joy and gratitude that I requested the nurse to take me to the song service that evening. With the beginning of the first hymn, I opened my mouth and my voice came out clearer than ever before. As David sang (Ps. 51:15), "O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise," so I felt I could and should sing praises unto our God. There has been no return of the trouble.

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