I am writing this testimony as a token of my gratitude...

Verbena Price

I am writing this testimony as a token of my gratitude to God for Christian Science. On Sept. 2, 1907, the text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, was lent to me. I read it at night and in the early mornings, often sleeping only a few hours. Some of it I found difficult to understand, but very much was so clear and appealing that I could not help loving this truth and Mrs. Eddy for giving it to the world.

I had been told that I could be healed in Christian Science of a spinal trouble from which I had always suffered, and also of the need to wear glasses, but this I did not believe. When I had been reading this wonderful book for a little less than six weeks I was suddenly attacked by a very bad backache, worse, as it seemed, than I had ever before experienced. This lasted for five days and nights, which seemed very dreadful, as I had always before obtained relief by lying down. I did not tell any one, as there was nothing to be done, different doctors having told me that I must bear it and not expect to be as strong as other people; so I continued to read Science and Health, as by this time I was becoming convinced that it contained the truth which Jesus said would make us free, and on the sixth morning I awoke healed. I have never had a backache since!

In a few weeks I had to begin altering my dresses, as I became straighter, and now I am more than an inch taller. In course of time I left off the glasses which I had worn constantly for fourteen years; indeed, if ever I was a half-hour without them, my eyes would be inflamed, but now I have not used them at all since March, 1910. This healing seemed to be slow, and I have needed help, which has been freely and lovingly given. Although my eyes are now quite strong, there are still days when I need to realize the truth to see clearly.

I would like to say what a very great help the Christian Science literature is at all times, and I am especially grateful for the Lesson-Sermons. Of all the many proofs I have had of the healing power of Truth, it is impossible to write. Every day brings to me fresh evidence of the loving, tender care of our Father-Mother God, as revealed through the study of Christian Science. I am grateful that I am learning to understand better the Bible (which I had always loved), and that I am learning to be patient and to look for the good in others. My life is filled to overflowing with joy and that peace "which passeth all understanding."

Verbena Price, Chickwell, Somerset, England.

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