Testimony of Healing September 18, 1909 Issue

In the hope that this expression of my hearfelt gratitude...

H. Van Leeuwen with contributions from Aimee E. Titus

In the hope that this expression of my hearfelt gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me may benefit others, I will say that for more than forty years I had been troubled with heart disease, so that I never went away from home without carrying a bottle of medicine along, and many times I thought that my last moment had come. Early in 1907 I had such a severe attack that my children telephoned immediately for a doctor, and my condition became so alarming that a second doctor was sent for. They held a consultation, and medicines were given to me. After four months' treatment they thought it better that I should change my home from San Jose to Carmel, but first it had to be found out if I could stand the trip. The change was made, but I needed at once the help of a doctor, who came twice a day.

At this time a neighbor inquired after me, and asked my daughter if I would not like to try Christian Science. I gave my consent willingly, so a practitioner was sent for, and I never shall forget the healing words she spoke to me. I had always thought that I knew the Bible pretty well, and had great trust in the power of God, but I found that I did not understand it rightly. My eyes were opened, thanks to our heavenly Father, also to Mrs. Eddy. I felt a great change in a few days, and my healing was accomplished inside of two months. I remember with much joy one day, when I wanted to go to the beach, where my children and friends were to have a breakfast, but they thought that I was not able yet to walk four blocks. I, however, knew that God was my strength, and that He would make my way perfect. I went alone to where they were, had breakfast with them, and walked home also. From that time my healing went on very fast, and since then I have had no trouble with my heart. I have also been healed through Christian Science of a terrible pain in my shoulder and arm, pain so severe that I could not use my arm; also from other ailments. Thanks to God these have all disappeared into the nothingness which was their origin. I hope I may progress in the knowledge of God as the only power.

Mrs. H. Van Leeuwen, San Francisco, Cal.

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