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I wish to express my gratitude for the blessings that have...

From the December 1903 issue of The Christian Science Journal


I wish to express my gratitude for the blessings that have come to me as a result of my trip to Boston to attend the Communion service. Through my healing, I have been interested in the study of Christian Science for several years, and have had the benefit of class instruction, but apathy and indifference have prevented me from ever wishing to attend the Communion services before. This year I had no sooner desired the privilege than it was given me.

I was very fortunate in having the company of my teacher, and the journey from my home to Boston on a train filled almost exclusively with Scientists, was a revelation to me. I never imagined such a peaceful atmosphere as that which surrounded us, though the cars were filled, as I now recall, and if mortal mind had been predominant there would have been an uncomfortable realization of this. Then instead of the walk through eight cars to the dining car seeming disagreeble or tiresome, it was a joy to observe all the people so earnest and so happy, studying the lesson for the following Sunday, reading from Science and Health, etc., working in some way for the Cause so loved by all. Not thought of fatigue was expressed to my first experience train was several hours late in reaching Boston. It was my first experience in traveling with Scientists, and although it may seem a very simple thing, I am thankful to recall the peace and harmony that prevailed. It seemed as though divine Love gave me more than I could have asked in many ways.

Our accommodations in Boston were better than we had been promised when we engaged our place by correspondence, and could not have been pleasanter. The days were perfect and were filled with gladness. The beautiful service on Sunday, with the message and invitation from our Leader, seemed far beyond my expectation, as well as beyond anything that I felt I deserved. I could only "be still" as I realized the goodness of God.

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