Testimony of Healing January 30, 1954 Issue

In these days of turbulence and...

Martha B. Grether

In these days of turbulence and world unrest Christian Scientists have much cause to rejoice that they know a peace which is forever present. It is for this unspeakable peace that I wish to give grateful testimony of thanks.

At one time in the increasingly frantic effort to find peace of mind I grabbed at every straw of hope that came along. Sleeping pills were taken in ever-larger quantity in the futile effort to gain peaceful rest at night. During my waking hours comfort was sought in alcoholic beverages. I was becoming alarmingly dependent on these two methods of escape; and though this danger was realized, I was unable to control the situation.

I should like to mention that there was in my experience an abundance of nearly everything that mortal mind tells us is required for happiness; so it is clear that no change of material conditions would have solved my problem. When Christian Science was presented to me I was most willing to turn wholeheartedly to it and away from the sleeping pills and alcohol. I do not know just when the healing took place, but one day I realized that my rest at night had been peaceful and undisturbed. Though not so immediately apparent, the frantic rush and nervous pressure in my daily round surely and steadily vanished

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