The Discoverer of Christian Science has said, "If pride,...

Cornelia Moore

The Discoverer of Christian Science has said, "If pride, superstition, or any error prevents the honest recognition of benefits received, this will be a hindrance to the recovery of the sick and the success of the student" (Science and Health, p. 372). I had felt for some time that there was something I should do, and one afternoon I took up our text-book with an earnest desire to know what it was. I also took up a copy of the Sentinel, and in a few moments I read the testimony of a friend who was healed about the time that I was. The command then came: "Go, and do thou likewise."

In order to give any correct idea of what Christian Science has done for me, it will be necessary to tell something of my condition at the time it was brought to my notice. Physically I was almost blind with a painful and (according to medical science) incurable disease of the eyes. For years I had been a great sufferer from nervous troubles and many resultant ailments. I was a widow, and had the entire care and support of three children. Although the struggle had been a desperate one, I had succeeded in maintaining my independence, when suddenly, through what seemed to be the selfishness of another (in availing himself of an unfair advantage) my business was broken up. Thus my physical and financial conditions were distressing; but by far the most pitiable feature of the case was my spiritual status.

I had been reared by pious parents, and was taught that although we could not understand why adversities came, they were from God and we must be resigned. Although I was a young woman, I had followed father, mother, two brothers, and four sisters to their graves, and had been resigned. When my only remaining sister, embodying my greatest help and comfort, passed on (after two years of suffering), I rebelled. I did not even ask to be resigned, but went mechanically about my duties, sad of countenance and bitter—oh! so bitter at heart. For three years I carried this weight (until Christian Science set me free), wondering always why God had dealt so harshly with me. Many times I tried to pray, but found no God to hear me. This would seem quite enough, but the bitterest experience of my life cannot be recorded here, nor can I tell what I suffered from being misunderstood by loved ones.

I had tried earnestly to pray to God for relief in some way, when a friend called on me and told me of her healing in Christian Science, and I lost no time in going to the practitioner who had treated her. I shall never forget her words, "It is no more God's will you should suffer, than it is your will to suffer." I went home filled with a new hope. The mystery was solved; after all, it was not God who was punishing me. Then came the assurance that if God wills for us nothing but good, there is no other power that can force me to accept any other thing; and with this conviction I was free. My healing was not instantaneous, but within two weeks I left off the glasses which I had worn for twelve years, and I have not needed them since.

My healing took place in Danville, Va., two and a half years ago. Since that time Christian Science has been my only physician, my only remedy for every discord, and I am healthier and happier than ever before. Within a few months after my healing the way was opened for me to take class instruction, which has been a great help to me. I am trying to prove my love and gratitude to God and His Christ by feeding His sheep, by giving words of cheer and comfort to those who need them. I also try to augment this by sending Christian Science literature to those who will read it.—Mrs. Cornelia Moore, Richmond, Va.

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