It is nearly seven years since I first heard of Christian Science; at that time I was a physical wreck, had consulted and been prescribed for by some of the best doctors in Toronto, but, finding that they could do nothing for me I decided on taking a trip across the ocean to see if the change would restore me to health. It seemed to revive me at the time, but a few weeks after landing I was just as bad as ever. Thinking that the physicians in England could do something for me I went to a specialist on such cases. He told me to go home and prepare for death as it was only a matter of time with me (my parents and home were in the North of Ireland). On hearing this I rebelled at the thought of death, and determined to go back to Canada. My parents thought it foolish and tried to persuade me to stay at home, but it was no use, I started for Canada.
After arriving in Toronto I found myself gradually wasting away. All this time I never heard even the name "Christian Science." Since then I see how wonderfully I was being lead by a higher power, something unseen to the senses, for shortly afterwards a lady from the country secured lodgings in the house where I was; at the end of the week being somewhat acquainted, I asked what she was doing in the city? Her reply was, "I am under treatment with people that don't give any medicine." "Well, they are doing you good," I answered. Another week rolled by, and what a change! A physical wreck made almost whole, an irritable, cranky disposition changed into a bright, happy, cheerful person! It fairly astonished me and I expressed a desire to go with her to see the person that was doing the "to me" remarkable work.
We went, and I for the first time heard the name Christian Science and saw a Christian Scientist. We had a short talk and he invited me to the meetings. I attended the Sunday service, heard a sermon delivered and afterwards waited for the Bible Class. I listened attentively to the explanations of the Scriptures under the light of Christian Science, and came away feeling, "Truly this is Jesus' teachings explained in the true Light."
