I first heard of Christian Science about January 1, 1896, by hearing a person tell of a method of healing which I did not then understand. Having overheard the conversation and hearing him tell of absent treatment, as soon as the conversation was ended, I made further inquiry as to the method employed, etc. Being slightly acquainted with the gentleman, we had a short conversation, and he handed me a small book to read—"No and Yes." He also directed me to the reading rooms of the society.
Being pleased with my welcome at the reading rooms, I picked up one of the bound volumes of the Journal and became so interested in the subjects written by the Field that I visited the rooms daily and attended the Sunday and Wednesday evening meetings. In a short time I purchased "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." Being told that if I did not need Christian Science physically, I would receive spiritual good from following its teachings, I became an earnest student. The Bible became an interesting study also, as I began to understand its teachings. At no time have I made rapid growth or advancement, but in the course of a year I had made a few demonstrations in my family. My wife being strongly opposed at first once asked me to try to stop or help. a severe headache. By simply making a few denials and trying to understand the Truth, the demonstration was made at once; but this was not acknowledged to me for nearly a year afterward, though in every other respect harmony was the rule at home.
During the past year and at present I have been having calls for relief of toothache, headache, and several other claims; one a chronic disease of several years. We have had regular lessons from the Quarterly for three years, have nearly all publications of the Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy, and the Journal and Sentinel.
