Testimony of Healing December 2, 1950 Issue

In the textbook, Science and Health...

Irma A. Hawkins

In the textbook, Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, we read (p. 152), "Truth has a healing effect, even when not fully understood." My interest in Christian Science was aroused by hearing disparaging remarks about it. Because of the descriptions I heard of Science I determined to investigate thoroughly Mrs. Eddy's textbook, and I am grateful to Mind for that guidance.

No language is sufficiently comprehensive to express my gratitude for the things I am learning. Through reading Science and Health, I have proved what Truth can do. One of our sons was struck in the face with a baseball bat, and the blow loosened several of his front teeth. I knew nothing about how one worked in Christian Science, so I relied on the fact that I had accepted the truth and would be guided. Then the thought came, "There are no accidents with God." I had remembered reading something to that effect and had accepted it. In less than an hour his teeth were solidly in place, and I was most grateful to know that at last I had found a practical, reasonable, and satisfying way of living. Later, through the earnest work of a practitioner, I was healed of smoking in three weeks' time, a habit of many years' duration.

Also I want to express gratitude for the work done by consecrated Christian Scientists, who are so lovingly giving a "cup of cold water" in the name of the Christ.—(Mrs.) Irma A. Hawkins, Gowanda, New York.

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