It will be five years next February, since I took the first course of instruction in Christian Science, for which I feel very grateful. Since then, I have taken the Primary lessons twice, in order to satisfy a desire for thoroughness in the letter. I cannot express my gratitude for the Truth that has come to me through the faithful and systematic teaching of my dear sister. I know, from my demonstrations, that I have found the Truth pure and simple. A child could understand it, "and a wayfaring man, though a fool, could not err therein." Before, I did not feel sure of my footing; now, I know my feet are on the Rock.
Our Sunday and Wednesday meetings are very interesting. New attendants are coming all the time, and our Cause is steadily advancing.
I reside at H——, and, as I go back and forth on the cars, of course have opportunity of meeting numbers of persons; always finding some one ready for the Truth. Last Wednesday, I found the car crowded; the only vacant seat being beside a young gentleman. I asked: "Are you keeping this seat for one of your friends?" He answered: "No! I have no friends, and few acquaintances." I took the seat and, entering into conversation with him, learned that— though very young —he was tired of the hollowness of everything in the world. He had been bitterly disappointed in one of his friends, four years before, and had come to judge everybody from that standpoint. I opened my mouth, and Truth spoke the word "like apples of gold in pictures of silver." He asked: "What is this religion called, that you are talking?" I answered This is "what Jesus taught." Why said he, "it is what I have been looking for all my life. I belong to church, but my religion does not satisfy me." He gladly "left all" to follow Christ— and I know he will not be disappointed.
