I feel impelled to give public expression to my gratitude for all I have received through Christian Science, with the hope that it may bear its share in helping my fellow beings, although it would be impossible to tell of all the instances in which good has come to us. When Christian Science found me, I was sick and miserable, mentally and physically, but through its ministry I have found health and joy. As far back as I can remember I suffered with headaches, which increased in severity as I grew older and often seemed unbearable. Everything in the way of materia medica was tried, and I also resorted for several years to other material means, following dietary cures, etc. I experienced only temporary relief, however, and had submitted to the thought that there was no help for me.
In an hour of great distress I heard that a woman whom I knew had been healed of a severe stomach trouble through Christian Science, and it was she who indicated the way to me in directing me to a practitioner. I accepted her advice gratefully, and after a kind reception by the practitioner treatment was taken up immediately. I cannot say that my healing was a quick one, yet I soon saw that my consciousness was undergoing a change, and I have recognized since that it was well for me that my progress should have been slow, as I can now see that otherwise I would not have sought to know the real man, but would have continued in my old erroneous thought. It meant a hard struggle at first, but the practitioner's loving patience sustained me all through, until the error finally yielded. I also had worn spectacles for sixteen years, being unable to see without them, neither could I do close work, even with glasses on, without experiencing headache after less than an hour, but for about five years now I have had no need of glasses and am able to do any kind of work I wish all day long without experiencing any ill effects, for the latter feature has also disappeared.
Oh, how much I could tell of the love which God has shown to me! How would it be possible not to feel grateful? The "old man" is giving place to the "new man," and though I realize there are still many things with which I must part, this will be a pleasant duty, for I also know God does not accept gifts which He does not return us an hundredfold. I thank our heavenly Father with all my heart for these blessings, and also for having led me to the helpful teaching of Christian Science, for I know now what I live for; whereas formerly I could see no reason for it. My deep gratitude also goes out to our revered Leader, and it will be my endeavor to prove my sincerity in sharing the blessings of Truth with my fellow men, so far as my understanding will allow.— Zürich, Switzerland.
