In Science and Health, page 322, we read, "It is easier to desire truth than to rid one's self of error," and on page 380, we also read, "Truth is always the victor." I am glad to say that I have demonstrated the truth of these two statements which, I believe, can be done with any of the statements of truth contained in Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy. For nearly four years I read this good book almost every day, and the Sunday lessons as well. Twice during this time my cup of sorrow was filled to overflowing, and I seemed to be of all men most miserable; but I knew I had no other refuge and no other hope except through Christian Science, so I went regularly to church, going straight to my seat and being one of the very first to leave the church, my desire being to avoid exchanging a word with any one. I did not want to be told that there is no death. This was of course because of my lack of understanding: and right here I want to thank many of my friends for the tender, loving, and considerate words which helped me on the road to a greater desire for truth.
I think great care ought to be exercised in making remarks to beginners, for many times words which are perfectly clear and helpful to those versed in Christian Science, sound harsh to those who have not this understanding.
For over thirty years I had one of the most stubborn cases of piles. There never was a year during that time that I was not laid up for repairs, anywhere from a week to one, two, or three months, and at no time without suffering a great deal of pain. Any one who has had this trouble knows the pain, the frightful headaches, as well as the depression connected with it. I was operated on by a very skilful surgeon only to get temporary relief, and when Christian Science was suggested I scorned it; but later, like many others, I said, "Well, there is no cutting and no medicine in it, and it can't do me any harm, so go ahead, I'll try it and I did. For about six weeks I had absent treatment, and then I came to the city and had present treatment for another six weeks from the same practitioner. Since that time, three and a half years ago, I have not lost an hour because of this ailment. I ask, is it strange that I have confidence in the physical healing of Christian Science?
