Having read and heard many helpful testimonials about Christian Science, by which I have been much benefited in every way, I feel that I ought to contribute my little experience, showing how divine Love is ever active, to look for the lost sheep in every direction.
Living in a little suburban town, I soon became acquainted with the next door neighbor. In the course of time I often had the pleasure of conversing on various topics, being satisfied that I had a good neighbor, for our conversations were always very pleasant, short, and sweet. Sometimes there seemed to be something very peculiar that prevented us from becoming more intimate, he would hardly answer yes or no, sometimes only smile at any remarks, about the weather, or business, about being well or sick, or the like. Later on I learned that his family were all Christian Scientists. Of course this settled the apparent mystery, this also accounted for their not going to sociables, fairs, and so forth, but when Sunday came, rain or shine, no matter how bad the weather, they went to church. I looked upon this new religion as compulsory, and being president of an orthodox church myself, thought of amending a by-law to our church rules, to have all members come without fail.
As Christian Science was something new to me, I availed myself of every opportunity to bring it into discussion, satisfied in my own mind that I could get the best of the argument, as I considered myself well posted in religion, but my neighbor's calm, loving disposition disarmed me completely; I had nothing to say. Following his advice I read Science and Health for curiosity more than anything else, for my father's religion was good enough for me.
