Source of the testimonials
1 Thousands of letters could be presented in testi-
mony of the healing efficacy of Christian Science and
3 particularly concerning the vast number of people who
have been reformed and healed through the perusal or
study of this book.
Purpose and proof of the testimonials
6 For the assurance and encouragement of the reader, a
few of these letters are here republished from THE CHRIS-
TIAN SCIENCE JOURNAL and CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SENTI-
9 NEL. The originals are in the possession of the Editor,
who can authenticate the testimonials which follow.
RHEUMATISM HEALED
12 I was a great sufferer from a serious form of rheumatic
trouble, my hands being affected to such an extent that it
was impossible for me even to dress without assistance.
15 The trouble finally reached the knees, and I became very
lame and had to be assisted in and out of bed. I went
to the different health resorts for the benefit I hoped to
18 derive from the baths and waters that were prescribed by
1 physicians, but found no permanent relief. I was placed
under an X-ray examination, and was told that the joints
3 were becoming ossified. I then consulted a celebrated
specialist, who after a thorough examination said my
condition would continue to grow worse and that I would
6 become completely helpless.
... At that time a copy of "Science and Health with Key to
the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy was loaned me. I read it
9 more from curiosity than with the thought of any physical
benefit. As the truth was unfolded to me, I realized that
the mental condition was what needed correcting, and
12 that the Spirit of truth which inspired this book was my
physician. My healing is complete, and the liberation in
thought is manifest in a life of active usefulness rather
15 than the bondage of helpless invalidism and suffering. I
owe to our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, gratitude which
words cannot express. Her revelation of the practical
18 rather than the merely theoretical application of Jesus'
words, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall
make you free," proved to be my redeemer. I did not
21 even have to apply to a practitioner, but am most grate-
ful for the helpful words of loving friends. — E. B. B.,
Pasadena, Cal.
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