Article July 31, 1976 Issue

A Rule for Healing

JOHN H. WILLIAMS

Question: How do we utilize Christian Science to heal? Answer: Follow the rules. All sciences have rules by which their laws are demonstrated, and divine Science is no exception. Its rules are found in the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy. The student who faithfully follows them will find his success in healing is assured.

These prescribed guides are found on almost every page of Science and Health. They came to Mrs. Eddy through divine inspiration under the mandate of God. They deal with every aspect of healing and are specific in means and method. We need to carefully study and apply them if we are to heal by scientific prayer.

One indispensable rule found in Science and Health is: "Always begin your treatment by allaying the fear of patients."^{Science and Health, p. 411;} This applies whether one is his own patient or is praying to heal someone else. Fear is a prime element of every disease or other difficulty and in each instance needs to be cast out.