When I was twelve years of age, I joined the Baptist Church in Lowell, Mass., Rev. Lemuel Porter being the pastor. I was young but filled with a yearning desire to worship God in Spirit and in Truth. I was very active in the Sunday School, and took a class to teach when quite young. I was very happy in my work, and was happy in all our meetings, they were very interesting. But even during my work in the Sabbath School, wherein the dear children help so much to fill our hearts with joy, and of whom Jesus said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God," one thought greatly troubled me: Why should any child be lost, and forever banished from the presence of God? That had always troubled me from my youth, but I can now see we are all God's children. St. Paul tells us he is persuaded there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God. I have never been able to understand my true Being or true relation to my Heavenly Father, until I read "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," written by dear Mrs. Eddy. I will say, Blessed be God for the new light that is pouring out daily upon the true seeker. I was eighty-two years old the 22nd day of March, 1902. I began studying "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" six years ago. There is a healing balm for every one who reads this precious book understandingly, and realizes their true relation to God. It surely is a rich legacy for all mankind. It fills every want and brings all into harmony. It alleviates claims of pain that seem to be manifested on the mortal body. I have read Science and Health through by course many times, as well as keeping it by me as my close companion to study each day, side by side with the Bible.
All are welcome to this feast. Come taste the joy, and live in peace.— Boston, Mass.
