I can truly say that Christian Science is to me a satisfying religion. I became interested in it about six years ago, through the instrumentality of a dear one who gave me a copy of The Christian Science Journal, advising me to read it. At that time I was not especially interested, and like many more I asked numerous questions concerning it. Science and Health was then given me to read, and that which convinced me was the chapter on Prayer. What a revelation it was to one who was following the long-time beliefs! I was at that time a church-member, also a probationary preacher. Mrs. Eddy's explanation of prayer changed my thought entirely, and from that time I was firmly convinced that Christian Science is the truth.
Since coming into Science I have, to mortal sense, had to pass through deep waters, namely, the passing away of a dear one whose loving counsel and sweet company are greatly missed; but how true are Mrs. Eddy's words, that "we have but to close the eyes, and forms rise before us, which are thousands of miles away or altogether gone from physical sight and sense" (Science and Health, p. 87). But however much we may like to reflect on past experiences, or call them to mind, they do not bring happiness, but rather sorrow. With my new understanding, however, I have been enabled to say, in the language of our Leader's hymn, "I will follow and rejoice all the rugged way" (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 398).
On one occasion when I experienced a very severe pain, this thought came to me, which I had learned out of Mrs. Eddy's "Unity of Good" (p. 7); "An acknowledgment of the perfection of the infinite Unseen confers a power nothing else can." I dwelt on this thought for a few minutes, and then fell off to sleep. I awoke free from pain, and any one may imagine how thankful I felt. I hope some dear one will find encouragement from reading this testimony of mine, perhaps one who is passing through a similar experience. If so, I will say, Study earnestly our Lesson-Sermon day by day, and this will be the best remedy conceivable for both sorrow and pain.
