Years ago one of my sisters was the only member of our family who was a Christian Scientist. She tried to interest me in the healing power of Christian Science. She took me to church services and Christian Science lectures, and prayed for me many times when I needed her help, but I was not receptive and did not take up the study of Christian Science for many years.

I was steeped in medical theories, being a trained baby and children's nurse, and a hospital-trained maternity nurse in Northern Ireland, with a midwife's certificate.

When a dear relative was very ill and having Christian Science treatment, I said, "If Christian Science heals her, I will study it." She was healed. But being very active in my nursing, I did not study deeply, although I was healed in Science after I gave up taking aspirin and daily injections for migraine sick headaches, hay fever, and hives. I was relieved of these maladies in Science.

My real awakening came one day with the healing of a very painful growth on my foot. A doctor who had treated me said I would need an operation but he would not guarantee a healing. When he suggested I keep off my feet, I refused as my livelihood was nursing and I was on my feet continuously. When he told me to give up nursing, I was very upset.

One day my sister and I attended at the noon hour a Christian Science testimony meeting in a branch church. I was in such pain I did not pay much attention to the service, as I was afraid someone might touch my foot. Near the end of the meeting a gentleman gave an outstanding testimony. He had witnessed an instantaneous healing in Christian Science of a woman with a very large tumor.

My sister and I parted at the church door. I walked the half block to the corner of the avenue and was in much agony; I leaned against a wall, tears running down my face. Suddenly I remembered what I had heard in church and said to myself, "Well, if God could heal that large tumor, He can heal my foot." So I prayed, "Please, God, help me." In a few minutes the pain lessened, and I very gently put my foot down; it didn't hurt. Next I gently put my weight on it, still no pain. This was hard to believe, so I took a step and continued to walk, and even ran part of the way, thanking God each step for four and a half blocks.

When my sister and I arrived home, I told her what had happened after I left the church, and she rejoiced with me. Soon the growth completely disappeared from my foot, and the healing was complete. I began to study Christian Science in earnest and became a member of The Mother Church and of a branch church, in which, I am grateful to say, I have served on many committees. I am one of four sisters, all of whom are now members of The Mother Church; all have been earnest, sincere students of Christian Science for over twenty years.

Another healing I would like to share took place two years ago. Suddenly I became ill and could not retain solid food or liquid. I was having Christian Science treatment, but did not seem to respond. My sister was caring for me, and after three days and nights when I had a high fever and was unable to move my body or turn my head, she telephoned the practitioner again. Returning from the telephone, she reported the practitioner said: "'The word of God is quick, and powerful'" (Heb. 4:12) and, "Christian Science heals." I was on my back with my eyes closed and thought, "This is the truth. Stop being afraid, and thank God." I prayed, "Thank you, Father. I know You are all power, and I cannot have anything You didn't make." I repeated this over and over, when suddenly I felt a wonderful change. I was cool and comfortable—all heat and pain were gone! I could move my head and body normally. I thanked God and went to sleep, for over an hour. When I woke I was able to eat. After a very good night's sleep, I was up and dressed the next morning and went for a walk in the afternoon.

This testimony is my grateful tribute to Christian Science, for what it has done for me and mine and is doing for all the world. I am grateful for the great Way-shower, Christ Jesus, and for Mrs. Eddy. Class instruction is an added blessing. I am ever grateful for practitioners. A favorite hymn says (Christian Science Hymnal, No. 280):

(Miss) Georgina H. Greenham
New York, New York