I have long neglected to express my gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me. In November, 1905, I was given up by one of the best physicians in Oakland, who told my wife and friends that nothing could be done for me, that I was too weak even to be operated upon. He said that one trouble which I had was a malignant growth, and that every organ in my body seemed to be affected. He could give me no medicine to relieve me, and I had not eaten any solid food for three months. Finally I could not take any nourishment whatever and I was a nervous wreck.
I knew all this time of Christian Science, but would not have treatment, as I did not care to live. When asked by my family if they might send for a practitioner, I would always tell them to wait until tomorrow, hoping by that time I would not need the help of any one; but one Saturday a friend called, and he and my wife persuaded me to let them send for a practitioner. The next morning my wife telephoned to a practitioner to come down to our home as soon as possible, which she did. She gave me treatment that day, and that evening I took some light nourishment and slept nearly all the night, something I had not done for months. She came every day (except Sunday) for three weeks, at the end of which time I went to her office for one treatment. I was also healed at this time of the desire for intoxicants and tobacco, and since being healed I have never touched either, or had any desire to do so.
A year and a half after this healing I was healed of a very severe attack of an eruptive disease in the head. I was away from my business only one week, and my healing was so complete that no scar or blemish whatever was left. For all this and many other blessings received through Christian Science I am indeed truly grateful to God. and also to Mrs. Eddy.
