Testimony of Healing December 27, 1969 Issue

Mrs. Eddy writes, "In the quiet sanctuary of earnest longings, we...

John Hollenbeck

Mrs. Eddy writes, "In the quiet sanctuary of earnest longings, we must deny sin and plead God's allness" (Science and Health, p. 15). I made an earnest effort to obey this truth while I was suffering from a severe case of arthritis in my right hip and leg.

It is my conviction that each individual should be able to handle whatever problems confront him, and I therefore prayed to understand the unreality of the belief in arthritis. Many times when the pain would become dormant or leave, I considered that my work was adequate, and I believed I was healed. Then it seemed the trouble would return more strongly than ever, and I would need to get to work and study more earnestly than before. Many times I left the church service early or did not attend because of these pains. This condition continued to trouble me for some time.

Over the telephone one day I was asked by the chief usher in our branch church if I would usher at a Christian Science lecture to be given in our church. I was feeling well and said I would gladly help. On the day of the lecture the pain returned, and I was strongly tempted to revoke the agreement. However, I went to the edifice with the desire to help and remained until nearly the end of the lecture. I was on duty in the Sunday School annex, when I felt I must go home and pray. I proceeded to the main auditorium of the church to inform the chief usher of my decision to leave.

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