Every word of testimony of the healing" and saving power of Truth, is productive of good results far beyond our expectations. Doubtless some very helpful testimonies are withheld, from the thought that they appear insignificant and of little value compared with the seemingly more wonderful demonstrations that are brought to our notice from time to time. What seem to be very little faults or errors often prove the most effectual barriers to our spiritual advancement, and every phase of error, physical or moral, overcome by Truth is a step forward on our journey from the material to the spiritual. The same understanding and application of divine Principle is necessary to overcome all discord and illusion, and the same denial of mortal sense testimony is requisite in every instance to vindicate the supremacy and omnipotence of Infinite Love.
My introduction to and acceptance of Christian Science was brought about principally by observing its beneficent effects on its adherents, and the substantial happiness that they not only seemed to enjoy themselves, but also were so willing and anxious to share with others. The opportunity came to me some eight or nine months ago, very soon after I had commenced the study of Science and Health, to test the curative properties of Christian Science. Without going into detail, I was healed in one treatment of a claim of ague and chills which had given me considerable annoyance and that left me unfit for work for some hours following each attack. Furthermore, previous to having taken treatment I used tobacco freely in various ways and indulged frequently and sometimes to excess in intoxicating" liquors. I have never had any desire whatever for these things since, and never shall, because the sense of pleasure in them has been eliminated.
The fact that I had been cured of the tobacco habit seemed to me very remarkable, as I had expressed no wish to be treated for it, and really did not desire to give it up, which fact seems to me to indicate that Christian Science operates for our good, even in opposition to our wishes.
