Two years ago I heard the word Science used in connection with Christian for the first time. Now I understand Science is Mind, and that we can neither lose Mind, nor be lost from it. I am happy and walking in the light as never before, although I have been a church member for over thirty years. Since my earliest recollection, have had a desire to serve my Master and He has led the way to labors of love of various kinds. At the same time I was carrying around the belief of a sinning soul and sick body. While my desire went out to Christ to relieve my soul, it went out to material remedies as a relief for the body, because I believed that material. The D. D.'s and M. D.'s have kindly offered relief to the best of their understanding.
From about the year 1864 I expected to find healing in some way and at some time, and was praying, and watching, (using drugs at times) and waiting.
In August, 1887, while visiting at R—,was providentially led to hear a lecture on Christian Science. I was convinced this was the way I long had sought; took a few treatments, and the victory of Mind over body, Spirit over sense, began. After reading Science and Health three times the first year, the power of Truth was proven by the destruction of belief in the intelligence of matter, and the consequent disappearance of beliefs of organic, chronic, and hereditary diseases. Through the same Truth, love for mankind and desire to benefit them has increased. As a preparation for work, I looked forward to being able at some time to attend the Metaphysical College, Boston.
