The word grateful seems wholly...

Louisa Hare

The word grateful seems wholly inadequate to express my feeling for Christian Science. The physical healings that have taken place in the short time of my study of this Science have been a great source of inspiration to me and my family, but I am much more grateful for the spiritual understanding that each experience has unfolded. Surely, "with God all things are possible" (Mark 10:27). I should like to relate two healings which have meant much to me.

One Sunday about two years ago I was suddenly stricken with a sense of extreme nervousness, hysteria, severe body trembling, and exhaustion. A practitioner was called, and help was lovingly given. Within an hour all hysteria had ceased, but I could neither talk nor walk. During this experience many lessons were learned through a deeper consecration and study of God and of man's relationship to Him. And false pride over the necessity of my having to be carried from one room to another at this period was also healed.

A Christian Science friend lovingly called and asked if I would like her to read the weekly LessonSermon in the Christian Science Quarterly with me. Although unable to utter a sound, I agreed. As she read from the textbook, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, I read the Bible just by moving my lips. Halfway through the Lesson I suddenly heard my voice reading in its natural tone. While I was most grateful for this healing, several days later I found that more patience had to be learned, for it was difficult for me to understand why I was not able to walk. Question upon question presented itself, and each time the practitioner lovingly guided me to the truth. All sense of impatience left, and I became more interested in a deeper study of the Bible and Mrs. Eddy's writings.

When I began to study earnestly for spiritual understanding and to "seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness" (Matt. 6:33), the physical healing followed. That night I began walking with no feeling of weakness or exhaustion whatever. Some time later I learned that doctors would have called this disease hysterical paralysis and that the healing would probably have required at least a year of medical treatment and rest. For this healing experience I am very grateful.

Fevers, abscessed teeth, severe pain in the side, and earaches have been healed, some through my own reliance on Truth and others through the loving help of a Christian Science practitioner.

One day I discovered a growth on my body and with a great sense of fear resorted to medical examination. I was told by a reputable physician and surgeon that the growth to all appearances was malignant and should be removed immediately. I was warned that any delay would prove dangerous. In my great distress and fear I turned to God completely and wholeheartedly for guidance. Surely this was a testing time.

That afternoon I was led to call a practitioner, and help was lovingly given. I was told that the only true growth is growth in grace and that "with God all things are possible." After a few days I discovered that all fear of the disease had been healed. None of the symptoms that the physician told me I would experience were evidenced.

During one of my visits to the practitioner's office a feeling of resentment and injustice of long standing was exposed and destroyed. From that time on, a great sense of joy and freedom filled my consciousness. One month from the time of the medical diagnosis, I found that the growth had completely disappeared. I was reminded of the statement that the physician had made when he called me to ask if steps were being taken for an operation. When he was told that Christian Science treatment was being given, he declared that it might solve nervous cases, but that it could never heal an incurable disease. Months later this physician called because of interest in the case, and when told of the healing, he was so impressed that he purchased a copy of the Christian Science textbook. I am indeed grateful for this healing and for all the consecrated work of the practitioner.

Study brings progress and understanding, and I am most grateful for the recognition of the magnitude of Mrs. Eddy's work in explaining the healing truth and our relationship to God.—(Mrs.) Louisa Hare, Trenton, New Jersey.

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