Testimony of Healing January 18, 1982 Issue

As a young person I was always searching—searching for the...

EVELYN ENGLISH

As a young person I was always searching—searching for the meaning of existence. Want, woe, and war seemed to me the theme of the age. Was existence just a matter of chance? What was the purpose of it all, I wondered. The Bible was always a dear book to me. I loved to read of Christ Jesus and his miracles, but they seemed very far removed from daily life. Then one day I heard about Christian Science—and the healings that were taking place as they had in Jesus' day. These healings were coming about just through reading a book! I sought this book, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, and eventually obtained it. Oh, joy, I thought. Just what I've been searching for! I found this book absorbing and very satisfying—it offered a completely new way of life. I spent a lot of time and thought on certain chapters and soon glimpsed the fact that man is spiritual, here and now; that he is God's own image, not mortal or material. I continued with my study, and what joy and promise! This study and prayer opened the way, revealing to me the mighty power of God.

One morning, while at work, I was using an electrical appliance with one hand, and I unthinkingly reached out with my other to turn off a dripping water tap. Instantly I was gripped in the electrical current and momentarily lost consciousness. I turned to God in my need—to the God I was learning to understand and love through Christian Science. Through the terrific din within me I heard myself repeating, "God is my Life." Then the thought came, "Open your hand." I did and was released immediately; the appliance went crashing to the floor. The woman I was waiting on was completely unaware of what had happened until the crash, as I had remained standing throughout this time—upheld by my grip on the water tap. I was out of breath, but managed quickly to switch on another appliance to complete the work I was engaged in. I had no fear, as I felt the presence of God with me and was humbly grateful for my deliverance. I soon regained my composure and explained to my client what had happened. I had no pain whatever, nor were there any aftereffects. I understood better Christ Jesus' words (Luke 10:19), "And nothing shall by any means hurt you."

That evening the client called on me, and when she saw me, she was speechless. Eventually she said, "My husband, who is an electrician, said that no one could go through such an experience and still be alive." I replied that I was quite well and had been able to fill all my appointments.

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