Before coining to Christian Science, I had degenerated into a deplorable condition, mentally, morally, and physically, I had suffered torture for many years with asthma, and various other ailments had developed. I had lost my family, my health, my property, and I thought I was "of all men most miserable." I did not want to live, and I was afraid to die. It is needless to say that I had tried all sorts of material remedies, including doctors and operations. My pockets always contained two or more kinds of medicine—and mighty little else.
The first physical benefit that came to me through Christian Science was the cure of severe eye ailment, for which I had worn specially made glasses for ten years or more. For bowel trouble I had been compelled to take medicine every day, but it seemed to grow steadily worse. This was soon entirely cured in Christian Science, and I have not taken medicine of any kind in six years. For the main trouble I have had more or less treatment from different practitioners and have been greatly benefited. My healing has been slow, but it is sure. I have hesitated about sending in this testimony, because all my ills have not been fully met; but if it will encourage some poor sufferer, I am more than glad to tell it. The greatest benefit I have received from this wonderful Science is along moral and spiritual lines. Business practices that once looked all right to me, I now regard as dishonest; pleasures I once sought, no longer have an attraction; wealth, which I coveted, does not draw me. Doubts and fears, misery and gloom,—the general unhappiness that were so familiar,— have all vanished away, while joy, peace, returning health, and prosperity are my daily companions.
It would be strange indeed if those who enjoy these great blessings did not love and revere Mrs. Eddy. I thank God for her every day of my life, and my highest wish is that I may be found not unworthy to be numbered among her faithful followers.— Denver, Col.
