Article December 22, 1962 Issue

A Question of Faith

MARTIN REISS

"Prayer in Christian Science ... causes faith in matter to yield to trust in omnipotent Mind, God"

Vital to those seeking healing in Christian Science is Mrs. Eddy's answer to the question, "Must I have faith in Christian Science in order to be healed by it?" She says: "This is a question that is being asked every day. It has not proved impossible to heal those who, when they began treatment, had no faith whatever in the Science,—other than to place themselves under my care, and follow the directions given.Patients naturally gain confidence in Christian Science as they recognize the help they derive therefrom" (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 33).