Among many demonstrations in the last year was the destruction of a very extreme case of liquor habit amounting to the almost complete desolation of a lovely home. I shall write but briefly of the circumstances, but just say that about two weeks' treatment transformed the home into one of perfect love and harmony, the habit was completely destroyed, and the works of Mrs. Eddy are being faithfully read in the home. I want to say for the help of others that this healing was carried on without the knowledge of the man under the influence of liquor, and by the request of other members of the family, as there needs must be relief, and none had come, though the family were good Methodists and prayers from torn hearts had ascended daily for months. After a few weeks this reformed one was told what had transformed the home and brought such blessed peace, and while he had been bitterly opposed to what he supposed Christian Science to be, he said, "Well surely this is the most sensible religion I ever heard of." If we reflect the light everywhere we go, its rays will penetrate the darkness, somewhat, I am thinking, as the rays of the electric light penetrate the dense darkness of night, and those upon whom it falls will be lighted heavenward. I have now been a Christian Scientist for about five years, and the works of Mrs. Eddy with the Bible and the Journal, Sentinel, and Quarterly are richer and fuller of helpfulness than ever, lifting thought higher and higher, and "feeding the famished affections" more and more. My heart goes out always at all times in thankfulness, and I say over and over again with the Psalmist, "Bless the Lord, O my soul: . . . who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies."
From one who has freely received and wishes freely to give.—Marion, Iowa.
