Testimony of Healing June 13, 1988 Issue

Through Christian Science I have begun to understand the...

Marian C. English

Through Christian Science I have begun to understand the fearless trust in God that the prophet declared as God's command (Isa. 41:10): "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

Our family has seen evidence of God's healing presence in many ways. There has been painless childbirth, and we have had healings of severe wounds, broken bones, hemorrhaging, influenza, the smoking habit, migraine headache, so-called childhood diseases, and relationship difficulties. Christian Science has also been an indispensable help in raising three children.

One incident stands out as an example of the naturalness of spiritual healing when fear is conquered. Several years ago a discordant situation developed in our family that caused me great anxiety. One night during this time I fell into a troubled sleep, only to wake a short time later nearly overwhelmed by fear. As I reached out to God in prayer, a sentence from Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy came gently to mind (p. 410): "Christian scientific practice begins with Christ's keynote of harmony, 'Be not afraid!'" As I thought about this Christly keynote, comfort and calm began to replace fear.

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