It is with sincere gratitude that I...

Lilian Wood with contributions from Derek Wood

It is with sincere gratitude that I submit this testimony. When my eleven-year-old son suffered from a tumor on the brain some years ago everything possible was done for him, including a major operation and a series of X-ray treatments. The surgeon who operated on him told me that if the symptoms returned nothing could save him. Shortly after this verdict all the symptoms returned, and he rapidly grew worse. It was then proved that "man's extremity is God's opportunity."

I was invited to attend a Wednesday testimony meeting in a Church of Christ, Scientist, and was very much impressed by what I heard, especially the testimonies. These gave me hope, and I asked to be introduced to a practitioner. This was done, and at my request she visited my son. Immediately he started to improve. After six months of treatment in Christian Science he was back at school perfectly well. He has since attended a university and obtained a law degree.

As a result of the X-ray treatments his hair had fallen out, and he had been told that it would not grow again because the roots had been destroyed. When the boy mentioned to the practitioner that he was without hair and wore a transformation, she immediately replied: "Jesus said [Matt. 10:30], 'The very hairs of your head are all numbered.' Therefore they cannot be lost or destroyed." In a very short time the hair started to grow, and he now has a normal head of hair.

I am deeply grateful for Christian Science and for the practitioner whose patience and love encouraged me to hold on and to put my whole trust in the healing power of Truth. I am also grateful for the privilege of membership in The Mother Church as well as in a branch church. I pray that my life may attest my sincerity.—(Mrs.) Lilian Wood, Stockport, Cheshire, England.

I wish to substantiate my mother's testimony with regard to my healing of a tumor on the brain. I should also like to express my gratitude for the help received by attending a Christian Science Sunday School and for the privilege of being a member of The Mother Church and a branch church. I have derived much help from Christian Science in preparing for examinations and have been able to demonstrate in some degree the truth given to us by Mary Baker Eddy that man reflects the intelligence of his Maker. I am indeed grateful for all the help I have received from Christian Science.

Derek Wood

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