Testimony of Healing May 11, 1957 Issue

In December, 1953, I became ill...

Adam F. Bauer

In December, 1953, I became ill with what I believe would have been diagnosed as pneumonia accompanied by heart trouble. The condition persisted for almost four months, during which time I was beautifully sustained by Christian Science treatment. For about two months it was practically impossible to lie down at night; so I sat up in bed and studied Science and Health and Mrs. Eddy's other writings until I finally went to sleep in an upright position.

At first the loss of sleep disturbed me greatly, and weakness resulted, but I finally realized that what I most needed was not unconsciousness in sleep, but a real, spiritual awakening. I began to thank God that I was awake and could learn more about Him and my relationship to Him.

This was the turning point, for shortly afterward I could lie down and rest unafraid and undisturbed. The consecrated study and work done in these months proved a great blessing, and I learned to be more loving and patient with others. Moreover, I gained a greater understanding of obedience and a greater desire to see God's will manifested.

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