Gratitude for benefits received and hope that this testimony may help others impel me to relate several instances in my experience where Christian Science has proved itself a healing power.

I had been reading the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, for some years before the opportunity presented itself for an unquestionable, positive proof of healing through Christian Science in the case of severe bodily illness. At that time I was attacked with a painful condition which extended from my head to my hips, rendering one arm and shoulder practically useless. I began to read Science and Health with a view to proving to my own satisfaction that Christian Science could heal; but in spite of my earnest application I steadily grew worse. After about ten days of great suffering I became discouraged and called on a doctor, who diagnosed the trouble as rheumatism and prescribed medicine which was put up in large capsules. While I was waiting for one of these to soften in a glass of water, a grat sense of regret at my failure to bring about the desired result through Christian Science came over me, as I knew of healings that had taken place for others, and I did not feel at all happy or satisfied at the thought of giving it up.

After considerable mental argument I decided that before taking the medicine I would try Christian Science once again. This I did; and in less than half an hour spent in reading the textbook, I realized that I was not suffering any pain, where just previously it had been intense. At first I could not quite believe that I was free, but carefully exercised my arm and neck, fearing the return of the sharp twinges which had been with me so constantly. However, I found that I was completely and permanently healed. It would appear that the reason the healing did not take place prior to my visit to the doctor was that unconsciously I may have been thinking that if Christian Science did not heal me I still had medicine to fall back on, but that when I resolutely turned to it the second time I had definitely made my decision for Christian Science, taking my stand accordingly. The demonstration was then complete.

On another occasion I sprained my ankle very severely. My wife had witnessed the occurrence from a short distance, unknown to me. I called to her for help, as I could not stand, and she answered me that she knew about it and that I was all right. In about five minutes I stood up and walked, and continued to walk and stand most of the day without the slightest pain. At night I found the ankle very much swollen and discolored; and although this condition did not wholly disappear for about three weeks, I did not experience any pain or inconvenience whatever during that time, but used my foot continuously.

Since the first healing I have relied solely on Christian Science, and during the past nineteen years have been healed of influenza, lumbago, constipation, sick headaches, hay fever, and blood poisoning. Painful corns, which since childhood had required constant attention, no longer trouble me. The appetite for liquor has also left me. Supply has been realized and accidents have been prevented through the knowledge of the presence of God.

At the time I made application for membership in a branch Church of Christ, Scientist, I had been a very heavy smoker for over twenty years, despite the fact that I had been trying for several years to overcome this habit. A few days after meeting with the board of directors, all desire for tobacco left me without effort on my part, and it has never returned.

Every day brings opportunity to use in some form the understanding of God which I have acquired through the study of Christian Science, and I am very sincerely grateful to Mrs. Eddy.

William G. Stewart, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Recently my attention was directed to a testimony which appeared in The Christian Science Journal about thirty years ago, in which my mother expressed gratitude for the beautiful instantaneous healing of her daughter through Christian Science. As I am the daughter referred to, I feel it a great privilege to tell of the freedom from bondage to sickness which has been mine since that time.

I was a delicate child, constantly under the care of physicians and specialists, but received no relief until I was healed in Christian Science. After my first healing took place there remained a confident assurance that all wrong conditions would be overcome; and this was speedily realized when throat, nose, and extremely painful ear trouble with subsequent deafness, was permanently healed. What a happy, changed outlook opened before me; for, although there were many problems which required study on my part, there was always the certainty of God's healing presence and power, and all thought of material remedies was left behind.

I am grateful for the times of trial, because through them I have become stronger and more confident in the consciousness of Love's healing presence. I have learned that I can always obtain relief by going directly to our textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, where the solution to all our problems is found.

This was beautifully proved true when what seemed to be the greatest problem of all—hemorrhages of the lungs—presented itself after I had reached womanhood. I am most grateful that at this time I was able to stand firmly for the truth. These attacks for some weeks seemed to grow worse, although a loyal practitioner worked faithfully for me. By degrees I came to realize my unity with God, the only creator, the only source of expression; and I saw the utter impossibility of the human law of physical inheritance having power or reality. Gradually the fear of tuberculosis was dispelled, and in about four months' time I was completely healed. This occurred nearly twenty years ago, and such an unfoldment of what spiritual life is came to me that since that time I have been free from fear and have enjoyed abundant health.

Her consecrated labor of love for mankind enabled Mrs. Eddy to leave her inspired writings for us, and through them we can obtain a working understanding of the all-power of God. They have illumined the works of Christ Jesus so that we can follow his example and apply his teaching to our everyday needs.—(Mrs.) Florence B. Stewart, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.