It is nearly four years since my first experience in Christian Science. I went to M—on a visit to friends, and upon arriving, was told that Mrs. B—and daughter, of K—. C—. were in the city practicing Christian Science, and we must call on them. So, through curiosity, more than anything else, two other ladies and myself called on the Scientists. Of course, to gratify our curiosity, we plied them with all manner of questions, and they answered our pompous frippery with grace and dignity, never once showing the least bitterness. They thereby proved to us that the Bible can be discussed without bickering.
But mortal mind arose in the writer, and being determined not to be outdone in argument, I waited to think awhile, letting the others converse until time to depart. I then asked Miss B—: "In what respect is Christian Science superior to other religions?" The answer came in the spirit of Love: "Through understanding of Spirit, we learn how to overcome all evil." That was the cannonade for me. I left that house thinking, "My God, I am the wickedest woman in this town, for I am angry nearly every day of my life; and they know a way to overcome all evil." That seemed then too good, and I declared that as soon as possible, I would learn of that pure and humble method.
One of the party returned and was treated and healed by them; while I came to my home sorrowing after that wonderful peace and purity they possessed. Miss P—,who was healed, lived in M—,and, of course, I had many chances to catch glimpses of the Truth. She came in the summer and brought me no and yes. I read it with avidity, and caught, in a manner, the thought that sin, sickness, and death are the falsities, trying to be equal in power to Life, Truth, and Love.
