Before my birth Christian Science...

Louise V. Lion

Before my birth Christian Science healed my mother of stomach trouble. The doctor in a sanatorium recommended Science to her after stating that medically no more could be done for her. I am grateful for my parents' steadfast loyalty to its teaching in the early years of the movement. Christian Science, I am grateful to say, has been the only religion I have known, and it has met every need of my life.

The doctor who examined me upon my entrance to college said that I had a condition called lordosis and that my back should be placed in a cast. It was stated that later on I would need special help with physical exercises. The doctor was also insistent that I wear special arch-supporting shoes.

The prayerful help of a Christian Science practitioner was sought, and not one of the doctor's recommendations was accepted. This verse from Isaiah was pondered daily (54:17): "No weapon that is formed againstthee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord."

Each day, before going to the physical education class, I would find a quiet spot and declare the truth of my identity. I prayerfully used the verse from Isaiah as God's promise and my protection from error's claim. When the teacher called the roll, she would pause at my name and ask if I was taking the special work. I would answer, "No, I am not." Finally, she ceased to ask me.

The next year, after taking a required physical examination upon entering a state university, I was accepted with the statement that attendance at a special physical corrective class was not necessary. The doctor made a very favorable comment on my feet. This experience has always been a source of inspiration and gratitude for God's healing, protecting care. I spent many years teaching school and have always rejoiced in complete freedom in walking and standing for long periods.

Another time one hand became unsightly with many warts. A dear relative was asked to work for me, and after a week of prayer, though the warts were still in evidence, I felt that the healing work was done but that there was a need to cleanse and purify my consciousness. The work was discontinued. Through the use of the Concordances to Mary Baker Eddy's works, I made a thorough study of all the citations on love, gentleness, and the quality of being unselfed. The study brought much inspiration; and when the hand was thought of again, it was completely free of warts.

I am grateful for the consecrated work of a practitioner after I experienced a severe fall. This statement from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy was a great help to me (p. 261): "Hold thought steadfastly to the enduring, the good, and the true, and you will bring these into your experience proportionably to their occupancy of your thoughts." The healing brought much spiritual unfoldment and a deeper sense of the allness of God, good.

I am very grateful for the understanding and support of my husband in the demonstration of the truth in our daily affairs; for the loving work of the practitioners who have helped me; for membership in The Mother Church and a branch church; and for the rich blessing of class instruction.

My heart overflows with gratitude for the good which Christian Science has given me and mine and the world.—(Mrs.) Louise V. Lion, Los Angeles, California.

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