Though I thought I was a Christian, I failed to see the truth of the Bible, for it was a sealed book to me.
Something over two years ago my life seemed full of sorrow, and my light, darkness. About me there seemed to be physical and mental suffering, ahead I seemed to see darker clouds, threatening nervous prostration and insanity. My mother had Science and Health but I never touched it until convinced by a visiting Scientist that it was the true way. I had not known which way to turn, till I opened this book. From that time I was lifted above it all, though the growth seemed slow at times.
I first read the chapter entitled "Prayer." It was a revelation. An ingrowing nail of over two years' standing yielded so quickly that I knew I had proof of this Truth. My school work became easier and pleasanter, and I left school with the earnest desire to learn more, and a love for studies I had never before seen anything in but work. The cry for light brought light. Visiting Scientists came gently to rebuke and comfort. Then came a desperate struggle with self-will. Now I see the way, how beautiful it is! I take this way to thank those who have helped me to find it,—some personally, others through the Sentinel and Journal. Now I began to realize, though faintly, what Mrs. Eddy has done for us, in the years of lonely watching and waiting for humanity's sake. We can love and work for those who do not yet know what their birthright is. Then let us "work, watch, and pray," and thank God that we have a Father who will always choose our path for us.
