The benefits which Christian Science has brought to me are so many, so great, that it would be impossible here to do more than hint at what I would like to say. For about eight years I had been a mental and physical wreck; I had no strength, and was almost afraid of my own shadow. I am considered a clear-headed business man, but I was so possessed with despair, during what I now call my delusion years, that even a business letter was for me out of the question. I was irritable, impatient, selfish, and upon slight provocation ill-tempered, with no consideration for others. All hope of better health had been given up and I was indeed in a melancholy plight. For years I had consulted the most eminent doctors and specialists in London, but all they did was to hand me over to the nurse, as I was said to be beyond cure. I may mention that I had been a church-member for over forty years, and was considered a religious and very orthodox man, but neither doctors nor church helped me in the hour of my need, so I received no lasting benefit. Such are a few hints of my mental and physical state when I began to study Christian Science.
About three years ago I had a long conversation with an educated lady whom I have. known for many years, and who had become a Christian Scientist. I promised her that I would read "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, which I did forthwith. I read and reread it for many months, without prejudice, but with little or no faith that I should get any benefit. Like many others, in my ignorance I thought I knew all about Christian Science and had no need of teaching. Then I began to attend the Wednesday evening service, and this I did for about twelve months, when I began to apprehend the truth which God, through Christian Science, has revealed to me. It has truly been a revelation, bringing into my daily life sunshine and many blessings beyond words to express. I can but say that my gratitude to God overflows for the many new blessings I enjoy.
I can truly say that my private and public life have greatly changed, and no doubt for the better, as many I come in contact with daily would bear witness. I have now no worry, or even anxious thought, the dreams of past years have gone, and I have a wealth of peace and serenity of spirit with no limit. Perhaps the strongest point is that I have been back to business in London for over two years, and am in normal health, looking, I am told, twenty years younger than I did a few years ago. The evil is now cast out of thought, and I begin to have a clear view of what God's world is. I am still a student of Christian Science, and hope to add to this testimony later, but I can truthfully say that I have been changed from weakness to strength, from fear to love, from sickness to health, from earth to heaven.
