It is only when I look back on the time before I knew of Christian Science that I realize something of the difference it is making in my life. It is changing me into a happy, healthy woman. When I took up the study of Christian Science, I was immediately healed of the need of wearing glasses; and an internal trouble, which was causing much suffering, quickly disappeared. The healing of many other discordant conditions has followed. I have been healed of nervous, hysterical temperament. Before Christian Science healed me of this, I always seemed to have to keep myself in hand. Now I can rejoice in being natural, being free from the human sense of restraint. Self-consciousness and other mistaken traits of character are being gradually eliminated. The freedom from these things gives me much to rejoice about, because it is making room for God's thoughts.
About two years ago, I had before me a very difficult problem; and after struggling along for a time, I found that it was growing on my thought. I told a Christian Science practitioner about it, and was advised to take what seemed to be the necessary human footstep. I was not willing to do this, for it was just the one thing I did not want to do; but I asked for treatment, which was lovingly given. Again and again, I was told that in not taking this step I was making it more difficult for myself. It was five months before the step was actually taken; and then, eventually, through the loving, patient work of the practitioner, the problem was solved. Through all this time there was a great sense of physical weakness; but by the treatment I was supported and sustained, and was able all the time to go on with my work.
I have cause to be grateful that the study of Christian Science is ever a protection; and I have had proofs of this protection in what otherwise would have been serious accidents. It is a joy to find that this truth can be applied at all times to all problems. I am grateful to find that Christian Science does satisfy the longing for good, for real, lasting happiness. I am grateful for Mrs. Eddy's wonderful courage, and for her great love for mankind.—
Derby, England.
