Several years ago while in Chicago I first heard of Christian Science. I had been a great sufferer and almost an invalid for many years. My claims were dyspepsia of years' standing, chronic pleurisy, and various complications. I was subject to very severe attacks of illness, was confined to the house nearly all one winter. I tried several physicians—six in my own city and others elsewhere—and various kinds of treatment, which gave me only temporary relief. I then tried change of climate, visiting the Atlantic coast in summer and the Pacific coast in winter. I tried the northern climate and the gulf coast, but still no permanent help. When I heard of Christian Science I was a physical wreck, had lost all faith in physicians and medicine, never expected to be well, and was in a very despondent condition. I at once decided to try Christian Science treatment, but as everything else had failed, I expected this would fail also. I knew nothing whatever about Christian Science and did not feel inclined to investigate until I knew whether it helped me or not. I called upon one of Mrs. Eddy's loyal students for treatment. In a short time I began to improve, and was much happier. My heart went out to others in love, and I knew Christian Science was good. I then felt a desire to know what it was that was helping me, and bought "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" and began to read. I was soon convinced that I had found the pearl of great price. My joy was unbounded to think I could help others as well as myself. The claims of sickness and despondency disappeared gradually, and I returned home a changed and happy woman, such peace and joy I had never before known. I afterwards returned to Chicago and took a course of instruction in Christian Science and began at once to demonstrate for myself and others, and have had many good demonstrations.
Peoria, Ill.
