Testimony of Healing May 21, 1955 Issue

The words in Science and Health...

Alice Trumbull

The words in Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy which have been most healing for me are those of "the scientific statement of being," found on page 468. Early in my study of this textbook there was a feeling of rebellion against the words, "There is no life, truth, intelligence, nor substance in matter." With more study, however, the truth of the statement was revealed, and I saw that matter, in and of itself, has no life, because God is All. The true creation with all its loveliness is, we learn through Christian Science, an idea, expression, or reflection of the loving, creative Mind, God. Therefore true substance is the reality of Spirit. For this understanding I give thanks.

I began the conscientious study of Science after I heard a Christian Science lecture. Soon the habit of smoking and the custom of drinking wine with meals were given up. Then I joined a Christian Science Society and soon afterward The Mother Church. I did this because I had found that Christian Science teaches the true way of living and gives a clearer understanding of the teachings of the Way-shower, Christ Jesus.

Though I was not seeking health, a healing was effected of amoebic dysentery, which had afflicted me for over twenty years. With fear overcome, it was possible for me to enjoy green vegetables and fruits, which I had been believing were injurious to me.

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