Testimony of Healing May 26, 1973 Issue

Many years ago at the passing of my mother, I was filled with...

Martha Mack Sencabaugh

Many years ago at the passing of my mother, I was filled with self-pity, grief, fear, and despair. This resulted in a severe physical and nervous breakdown, which physicians could in no way alleviate. When Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy was given to me, I was told that a consecrated study and application of this textbook's teachings, together with daily study of the Bible Lessons in the Christian Science Quarterly, would restore my health.

Being unable to work, I spent several hours each day reading and pondering the textbook. Gradually I realized that it was indeed a key to the Scriptures. The Bible had always seemed controversial, but now I found it enlightening and inspiring. This verse from II Timothy gave me new peace of mind and restful sleep at night (1:7): "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

In the textbook Mrs. Eddy states (p. 289): "To suppose that sin, lust, hatred, envy, hypocrisy, revenge, have life abiding in them, is a terrible mistake." I realized that false traits, having no life, must be rooted out. Thus I endeavored to replace self-pity, self-will, criticism, vindictiveness, and ingratitude with humility, compassion, patience, gratitude, and more love toward all mankind.

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