I write this testimony in the hope...

Marguerite Burson

I write this testimony in the hope that it will help someone who may be discouraged by a slow healing or a relapse. About twenty-five years ago I was healed of tuberculosis in its last stages. I had been under the care of doctors for two and a half years and had finally arrived at the point where I was about to pass on. I was moved by stretcher from a tuberculosis sanatorium in my home city to a sanatorium in southern California. The doctors there indicated to my husband that there was nothing further that could be done.

At this point, at the urging of a loved one, I consented to have Christian Science treatment. I did not think it could help me, but in my dire extremity I was willing to give it a trial. A consecrated practitioner was called and treatment was begun.

To my surprise, I began to improve at once, and in a very few months I found myself entirely free, whereupon I returned home full of joy at my healing. In fact, my elation was such that it was hard for me to grasp the import of the truths of Christian Science. I was only interested in the fact of my healing, not in the modus operandi. So it is not surprising to me now that I suffered a relapse. In bitterness and despair, thinking that Christian Science had failed me, I gave it up and returned to the sanatorium in California.

No sooner had I arrived there than I realized that I no longer had faith in medical science; but I did have a strong conviction in the power and willingness of an allloving Father to heal me. I needed, however, to know how to avail myself of that power. I began to read my Bible and prayed constantly for God to show me the way. My prayers were answered, for very soon my bitterness and disappointment entirely dissolved. I again turned to Christian Science and to the same practitioner who had helped me before and began to study earnestly. After considerable time I returned home, where I continued studying with the help of another practitioner. After many months I realized my complete and God-given freedom. This time the healing was permanent.

To Christ Jesus, our Way-shower, and to Mrs. Eddy, our revered Leader, as well as to the whole Christian Science movement, I owe my thanks for innumerable blessings. — (Mrs.) Marguerite Burson, Seattle, Washington.

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