I was nineteen when Christian Science entered my life. This became the greatest blessing I had ever had.

I came home one evening with a severe case of tonsillitis. My throat was badly swollen. My mother, who wasn't a Scientist, said, "It's too late in the day to see a doctor. Why don't you try Christian Science? I know of a Christian Science practitioner who lives close by." Quickly I agreed, and the practitioner was called. She spoke to me of God and of my sonship with Him as a beloved child. Just talking to her made me feel better, and soon I was completely free of all pain. Not being a Christian Scientist, I thought it was a miracle! Within a few days I was perfectly normal. From that time on I have always depended on Science for healing.

Another time, when my family and I were driving through Spain, I was seized with severe pain in my abdomen. As time went on, the pain increased. We were still some distance from the nearest town, so I drove as fast as I could. I thought that if I could be alone and quiet I could overcome this false belief. When we arrived, there wasn't a hotel to be found. I lay down on the back seat of our small car, read my copy of Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, and prayed. About a half hour later, the pain stopped. Once again we had witnessed the healing Christ in action. Soon we were on our way as if nothing had happened.

A few years ago my wife and I were traveling through Thailand. One morning I noticed an unusual condition had developed in me. Since there was no pain or soreness, I paid little or no attention to it. When I told my wife about it, she became alarmed and insisted I see a doctor. I told her not to worry, that I could handle the problem through prayer. Ten days passed, and the condition was unchanged. The next morning we were to sail from Singapore to Hong Kong. The second day out, my wife again insisted I see a doctor. To ease her mind, I explained my condition to the ship's doctor. He diagnosed the case to be bleeding of the kidneys. He became concerned and insisted that when we arrived at Hong Kong I should go to a hospital and have exhaustive tests and treatments before sailing for home. I now realized the problem was considered serious.

The next two days and nights were spent in studying the Bible and Science and Health and in prayerful metaphysical work. On the third day the bleeding stopped and has never returned. The next day I told the doctor about the healing. He wouldn't believe it and still insisted I go through with the tests and treatments in Hong Kong, which I never did. We were fortunate that a lovely couple who were Christian Scientists were on our ship. We read the Bible Lessons in the Christian Science Quarterly together daily, and their help in my healing was greatly appreciated.

I would like to express my gratitude for a recent healing. Two years before, a small lump appeared on my neck. As it was small and didn't bother me, I ignored it, thinking it would go away. While shaving one day, I noticed that the lump had spread on my neck and had become inflamed. I called a Christian Science practitioner for help. In Science and Health we read (p. 228): "There is no power apart from God. Omnipotence has all-power, and to acknowledge any other power is to dishonor God." I held to this and also to the thought that all growth is wholly spiritual and man, God's likeness, is without blemish. Some weeks later an opening appeared, and the lump passed off. That was my healing. During those two years, at no time did I hold any fear or lose confidence that God would heal me.

For these healings, as well as those of food poisoning and a growth on my hand, I am truly grateful to our Father-Mother God, for Christ Jesus, our Way-shower, for Mrs. Eddy, and for the Christian Science practitioners who have helped me.

Harry Edwards
Sherman Oaks, California