How could I keep from singing?

I would like to share a healing I had one Sunday morning on my way to church. As I was getting into my car, I realized I needed to check on something before leaving. When I stood up to get out of my car, the door shut on the finger. (I refer to it as the finger because a practitioner once pointed out that the body doesn’t belong to me: I don’t own it, because I am a spiritual idea. When referring to the body, she always used the, not my or your. I found this very helpful.)

The car door latched with the hand in it, so I opened the door with the other hand. After removing the hand from the door and getting into the car, I was in extreme pain. Immediately, this thought came to me, “Go higher,” so I did. Then the third verse of Hymn 533 in the Christian Science Hymnal came to me:

I lift mine eyes, the clouds grow thin;
I see the blue above it.
And day by day this pathway smooths
Since first I learned to love it.
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
A fountain ever springing;
All things are mine since I am God’s.
How can I keep from singing?

I pondered this verse and felt I was lifting my eyes (“spiritual discernment”) to God. And I knew I could see above the problem. I thanked God for the many times I had experienced His care through learning and choosing this wonderful path, which I so loved. Of course, this peace of Christ made fresh my heart (made it ever new). The fountain ever springing was to me the unlimited, uninhibited source of all Good that never ceases its giving. It was for me and everyone, since as His children, we belong to God. I could never be less than perfect, for I knew I couldn’t ever leave that perfect state of being. With this joy of knowing what is true, why wouldn’t I want to sing? And I did sing this beautiful hymn—right there, in my driveway.

This long account happened quickly. In moments, I was completely free from pain. On my way to church, I kept thanking God for taking care of me, as He always has. I arrived at church inspired and full of light, so grateful for another opportunity to glorify Him! As I listened to the readings from the desk, I felt so at peace. Every word spoke to me, verifying my perfection. The healing was complete, and I had no negative effects from the incident.