For some time I have been thinking that my experience previous to becoming a student of Christian Science might be helpful to someone passing through a similar experience; and I trust that in my narrating it through your pages some seeker may find a thought of encouragement to persevere in the straight path of Truth.
For thirteen years I was a severe sufferer from some hidden disease that defied the skill of many eminent physicians. I was never without one or more kinds of medicine, was constantly under the care of our home physician, but kept continually growing worse, until my suffering became unbearable; the doctor then ordered a change of climate, and I spent one season in a distant land without any benefit, but growing worse, if possible.
I then returned home for a few months, when the medical man suggested travelling. After spending a short time in this way to no purpose, I was told of a lady and gentleman who had come to our city and were healing many cases of sickness without medicine, calling themselves Christian Scientists. My views were so material that I thought it impossible for sickness to be healed without the use of material remedies, and I could not have any faith in that which could not be seen and handled.
