Christian Science was first brought to my attention in 1894 through the healing of my father of serious diseases, after several years of experimenting by well-known physicians of Oakland and San Francisco. At the time of commencing Science treatment he could walk only by the aid of crutches, but three months later he had discarded even the aid of a cane.
Nor was this the greatest wonder, for he was a changed man mentally; no longer filled with apprehension and worry over business affairs—no longer so impatient and complaining at home, he became kinder and more lovable to all.
For a year thereafter, still believing Christian Science to be some mild sort of insanity, I disdained any knowledge of it. In the latter part of 1895 business took me to Fresno, where four weeks later I found myself under the care of two physicians, who diagnosed my case as malaria, which might develop into typhoid. A week later a telegram was sent to relatives in Oakland to come immediately it they wished again to see me alive. Then I consented to have Christian Science treatment, and in a short time was healed.
