For many years I have felt the comfort, peace, and protecting power of Christian Science. It is with a heart full of gratitude to our dear Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, that I add my testimony to the thousands that are constantly being expressed the world over.
My father was a Congregational minister, and I was brought up with my brother and sisters in a home where religion was valued, appreciated, and regularly taught. Family prayers and grace said at the table were part of the order of the day. We were taught to pray to God for help and guidance in adjusting various problems, but the healing of sickness was not included in our prayers. At an early age the older children of the family united with the church. We were all in good health and had a very happy family life, with a devoted father and mother caring for the interests and welfare of the children.
My mother owned a copy of Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, as she had two sisters who were Christian Scientists. In our library were many religious and theological books, and I had often seen the copy of Science and Health, but had never read it, as I supposed it was just another book on religion.
