My heart sings a great song of praise for the many blessings which have come to me through Christian Science. For six years I was an invalid, several physicians of good repute pronouncing my case throat and lung trouble. Various treatments were resorted to, both schools of medicine tried, and finally I was told I could not live in this climate. I went hither and thither, year after year, in search of health, only to return from each trip weaker and more heartsick. I saw plainly that medicine, diet, and change of climate were giving me no permanent relief, and abject despair enveloped me. At this stage a friend suggested that I try Christian Science, but I, being of Jewish faith, hesitated, though in a way I was eager enough to try anything. I had no faith in Christian Science; in fact, I knew absolutely nothing about it except that it claimed to cure without medicine. I was afraid, however, that I might have to become a Scientist in order to obtain the treatment, but I was told that I would not be required to change my religion.
I sought a practitioner, and his kind words of encouragement and assurance that I would regain my health sent me home with a lighter heart than I had borne in many a day. In a very short time I had improved so noticeably that I marveled. I, however, felt that the improvement was too rapid to be permanent, yet steadily and surely I continued to grow stronger, conditions which had caused me much suffering vanishing like darkness before the light, and I became well and strong. I was a new being, with a joy that knew no bounds. It is now one year since my healing, and I have continued to live here, braving all kinds of wind and weather with the sweet assurance that in God is my health and strength.
When I began to improve so remarkably I grew curious to know something about this Science, how I got well, and whence had come this peaceful, comfortable state of mind. I procured a copy of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, and began to investigate. I read the book earnestly, thirsting for knowledge, and I found that this mental healing was based upon a scientific knowledge of God; that it was right thinking and right living, and surely I could find no fault with a religion which embodied such uplifting ideals. I had formerly been taught to have faith in God, but my faith must have been very lukewarm indeed. The wondrous truths in this book awakened me. I found God, and slowly but surely there dawned in my consciousness what the apostle referred to when he wrote, "In him [God] we live, and move, and have our being." This was the healing balm. Each day my thoughts are being remodeled into something better and purer, and my gratitude to our dear Leader, Mrs. Eddy, is very great. She has brought to us a realization of "man's coexistence with God, in whom we can find surcease from all pain and sorrow.
