Testimony of Healing July 10, 1978 Issue

Since my first testimony of healing was published in The Christian Science Journal...

John L. Starrett

Since my first testimony of healing was published in The Christian Science Journal for November 1957, I have had many more healings, and with these a deeper gratitude to God for His healing gift, the Science of Christ, or Christian Science. Mrs. Eddy states in Science and Health (p. 174): "Truth is revealed. It needs only to be practised."

Four years ago I had an alarming internal physical disorder. Because of strong family opposition to Christian Science, I was unable to have treatment by a Christian Science practitioner. I was also under constant pressure to have medical attention. I resisted for several days, but finally consented to go to a clinic. Several tests and X-rays were made, and I was requested to return in a few days to hear the results. On returning to the clinic I found the diagnosis was confused and unsure. Some medication was suggested but no surgery. In fact, in a surprisingly short time the doctor in charge seemed anxious to drop the case, and no other medical request was made on me.

This medical release brought me great joy and freedom to continue my own prayerful work to overcome this condition. But after a few days, and just as the internal physical condition seemed to be yielding to my prayers, a serious mental deterioration set in. I found myself unable to make simple decisions. I would start a conversation and often be unable to complete it. This was a cause of alarm in the home, but since it had been seen that the medical profession couldn't help me, no request was made for me to see a doctor.

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