Healed of Many Diseases

Claire Fairbanks

It is with heartfelt gratitude that I desire to make known what Christian Science has done for me. In July, 1900, I went east with my family to a quiet resort in Massachusetts, where I hoped to regain health of body and mind. After two years of terrible affliction, the passing away of father, brother, and two children, and numerous other troubles, the condition of my mind was almost beyond description. I had been East but two weeks when I became a very great sufferer from pains in my head and spine.

The best physicians were consulted and their medicines taken, but with no relief. In fact, my suffering increased until it seemed as though I would go mad. Surely such agony could not continue long. My nights were sleepless, and after a night of terrible suffering, I decided then and there that what little faith I had left in medicine had gone forever, and at sunrise I quietly stole out of the cottage and threw all the medicine I had into the lake, declaring that if I were ever cured it would be by some other power.

I had heard of Christian Science through a very dear friend, but had but little knowledge of it. However, I was determined to try it for myself as soon as possible.

As we were to return home in a few days, I was obliged to wait until then. The next morning early found me at the home of a Scientist who consented to take my case. According to materia medica I had a number of diseases, so that I did not anticipate quick relief, but after my first treatment I was able to sleep the greater part of the night. In one week the liver trouble was overcome. In about two weeks the trouble, for which a physician said nothing but an operation would bring relief, was gone, and in sixteen days I was relieved from all suffering in my head. Since that time I have had no return of those three diseases. With the healing came a knowledge and understanding of the Truth that makes us free. Words fail to express the love, peace, and joy that has filled both heart and mind. Grateful as I am for the physical benefits, it is but little compared to the spiritual gain. To know and feel that God is Love, and God is All in all" and an ever-present help, is joy unspeakable. I wish to express my deepest gratitude to God and to our dear Leader, Mrs. Eddy, for her message of Truth to the world.—Mrs. Claire Fairbanks, Oak Park. Ill.

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