While summering with an aunt and uncle at Silver Lake in the Adirondack I have had some good demonstrations in Christian Science, one of which I want to tell, hoping it will help some one as I myself have been helped by reading testimonials in the Journal and Sentinel. We have a nice horse of which I am very fond, and I am always glad when uncle allows me to lead him to the brook for water, and sometimes I ride on his back. One day I concluded to ride home from the brook, which is quite a little distance from the barn. But as I was mounting, the end of the rope attached to the halter struck my pony, and he, thinking it was a whip, gave a quick start and I went down under him striking my head and back, and as he went over me his hind feet struck both my legs, seeming to hurt them, but I immediately realized Truth, for as I fell I said, "God is with me," and as I rose to my feet I kept declaring Truth and walked to the house. My dear pony galloped up to the gate, where he stopped and looked back to see if I were coming. He looked so kind and gentle I knew he had not meant to hurt me. My uncle came out, fearing that I was hurt, but I assured him I was not, and hastened on to the piazza where my aunt stood realizing peace and harmony. Shortly after my uncle brought the pony around to the door, and I went out and putting my arms around his neck, I patted him and told him I knew he had not meant to hurt me. Auntie was glad that Love had cast out fear, so I could ride and enjoy him as much as ever. In less than an hour the discoloration on my legs had disappeared, and though they seemed a little sore for a while. I suffered no inconvenience, but could run and jump and play as usual. I am twelve years old and Christian Science helps me so much that I am convinced it is the Truth that Jesus taught.
Black Brook, N. Y.
