Testimony of Healing January 1, 1966 ISSUE

Christian Science has always...

Isabel Lusk Mathes

Christian Science has always been the way of Life to me for I entered Sunday School in the youngest class and now look back on a happy harmonious life always under God's government and guidance. I was young when I decided to marry, and when my mother asked if I was sure this marriage was right for me, I answered Yes. But I was awakened to seek God's guidance. So I opened Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, knowing that I would receive the right answer.

What I read confirmed me in my decision, and now, over thirty years later, I wish to express gratitude for a happy marriage and for two children reared in Christian Science and for five grandchildren, some of whom are attending, and others of whom will attend, the Christian Science Sunday School. For Christian Science is the greatest blessing and heritage we can give our children.

One of the early experiences I look back on as a stepping-stone occurred when I was using a wringer-type washing machine. My hand caught in the wringer and went in almost to the wrist. As it did, clearly to my thought came the message, "Fear not," and I added, "'For thou art with me'" (Ps. 23:4 ). I released the wringer and withdrew my hand. Except for feeling as if someone had given me a very hard handshake, I felt no other effect, and I went on with the washing.

About eleven years ago, believing there was to be another addition to our family, I visited a doctor, who instead of confirming my belief told me I had a fibroid tumor and advised an operation. I called a Christian Science practitioner, and as a result of the treatment she gave me, and much consecrated study on my part, I was healed.

Since then I have been in perfect health, undertaking any physical activity I care to. In fact, two years ago, when our six-bedroom house was sold with the understanding that it be vacated in two weeks, I went about discarding and packing without confusion or fatigue, knowing that all things can be done with God's help.

I have had other physical healings, each one offering more proof of God's loving care and more cause for gratitude for Christian Science, which shows us the allness of God and the nothingness of error.

My gratitude goes out to God for Christ Jesus, our Way-shower, for Mrs. Eddy's love for God and man, which enabled her to give us Christian Science, for class instruction, and for active participation in a branch church. I am grateful for God's great goodness and for the peace and joy the study of Christian Science has brought into my life.—(Mrs.) Isabel Lusk Mathes, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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