With gratitude for what Christian Science has done for...

Elva Watson

With gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me I wish to testify to some of the blessings I have received. Before knowing anything of Christian Science I was sick most of the time. Ever since I can remember I had felt God could heal us if we could understand Him; I held to this ideal continually.

In October, 1914, I was passing through a period of mental agony and despair with cancer in both breasts. It was stated by the physicians that a surgical operation would be necessary, removing both breasts. As surgery had failed four times in other conditions, I was very much discouraged, and thought, Why try surgery again? A friend at this time showed me the way out of darkness into light by giving me a Christian Science Sentinel. After I read the words, "God is Life, Truth, and Love," I decided to try Christian Science. After reading the Sentinel I experienced a sense of peace I had not had before.

I was asked if I should like to have a Christian Science practitioner help me. I said I would, and the next day I had my first treatment in Christian Science. I had slept only a few hours in six weeks. The practitioner explained to me that all space is filled with God, and there is no room for sickness. I went to sleep at night with that thought. I slept all night long and wakened with the same thought the next morning. It was four years before I was healed of the cancer, but during this time I had many beautiful experiences. I was healed of stomach trouble, bowel disorder, and extreme nervousness. When we honestly and earnestly seek God, we find Him; and God never fails. I am grateful for the physical healings and for the spiritual uplifting, and I am grateful to all who have helped me.

Physical healings are proofs of God's care, proofs that He does protect and support His children. For these healings I am grateful, for if it had not been for these urgent physical needs I perhaps should not be enjoying the precious benefits of Christian Science to-day. I am grateful to the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, for living so near to God that she could hear the "still small voice" which so flooded her consciousness with the Christ, Truth, that she could give it to the world. If I were asked what is the greatest blessing which has ever come into my life, I should immediately say, "Christian Science."

(Mrs.) Elva Watson, Dayton, Ohio.

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