I have thought many times of writing to let the Field know of the benefits I have had since learning of Christian Science, and how to apply it in part to meet physical needs, and make it helpful in the every-day affairs of life, but have been prevented by error's suggestions, some of which were, "You are not sufficiently grounded in this Truth, and may yet have to resort to material helps for lack of understanding;" or, "You have no remarkable things to tell concerning yourself, and your own experience," and like suggestions. I have had some physical ills that I was willing enough should leave me, though they might be slight compared with those of others.
I have three children. They have never used a particle of medicine, or any material appliance. Health has been a pretty general manifestation with them. Once or twice the temptation to be alarmed has come to me. The oldest child, when a year old, had whooping cough in a violent form. All trace of this error was gone in a week from the time of attack. I could mention other cases, but suffice it to say that in my eight years of housekeeping I have not had to use remedies for myself or little ones. I have not used remedies for myself since shortly after hearing of Christian Science, twelve years ago. I am thankful for all this.
I consider Christian Science the oil that housekeepers may use to make the home machine run smoothly, in fact all friction in a home may be obviated by its proper application; but like Martha of old, in our desire that we shall have a well regulated household, we are apt to be cumbered with much serving, and miss the sweet repose Mary found in the Master's presence. In the little things that go to make up the grand total, should there not be a governing Principle,—in other words Truth, or Christian Science?
