I have hesitated about writing for some time to acknowledge the benefits I have received in Christian Science, but hesitate no longer, as I recognize it to be a solemn duty thus to strive to help on the Truth publicly. I am fifty-six years old and I have had a life of peculiar vicissitudes and trials. I have enjoyed good physical health until about two years ago. I came from England in the winter of 1900 to establish a business, expecting, with good reason, to amass a very large fortune. Instead of success I encountered nothing but disappointment and sickness, at which I rebelled and longed for death to end my sufferings, which were intense. I rejoice to say that out of great tribulations I have assuredly been brought into the Light, and have found the pearl of great price, which naught can dim or destroy. My attention was first called to Christian Science by one of my sons. His words were few and simple, but they came to me as a direct message from above: "Mother, you will soon be in Christian Science." For weeks the words rang continually in my ears. I moved to Marysville, Kan., and had Science and Health loaned to me.
After reading a few chapters I knew for a certainty, after forty years' wandering and searching that I had found the Way. I have had many severe battles to fight and have come off conqueror. I have found many helpful friends in this town, and I feel that I can thank them best by following their example,—endeavoring to help those weaker than myself. I have had many beautiful demonstrations.
I revere our Leader, Mrs. Eddy, for her courage and patience in following the leading of Spirit which has made the path so plain that no willing heart can fail to find the way. I see now that God does not in reality ask us to give up anything (as error is naught, only a seeming), but only to come into a consciousness of His presence and accept His boundless love and dwell as His dear sons and daughters.
