I never thought seriously of Christian Science until about two years ago, when I heard a sermon preached against it. I could not accept the views of the speaker, because I knew from the lives of some who were Christian Scientists that his statements were not true; so I decided to investigate the subject, as I was not satisfied with my religious beliefs and was in great need of physical help. I asked a friend if she would take me to see a practitioner. After telling the practitioner my mission she advised me to get the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, and said that I would find in it all the help I needed.
At this time I was having medical treatment for a severe case of granulated eyelids, sleeplessness, and a chronic bowel trouble. When the practitioner told me to discontinue the use of all medicine, declined to treat me herself, and insisted that the book would become my physician, I was greatly surprised. As advised, however, I went to the public library that day and obtained the book. I became so interested that I read most of the night and all the next day. I found very many questions answered which had never been satisfactorily explained before, and as I had been taught that we were not expected to understand many things in the Bible, I was so glad to find something to help me, not only for my own enlightenment, but because I had the responsibility of teaching a Bible class at that time. I was soon convinced that Christian Science was the truth and I wanted to understand it, as I desired to become a better Christian. In this study I lost sight of my physical condition, and before I had finished the reading of the book I found that my eyes had been healed, and further study of the book brought freedom from all the other conditions with which I was suffering.
I can never express the extent of my joy, when I realized that the truth as explained to me in Science and Health had made me free. Since that time I have found that the study of Christian Science, with the occasional help of a practitioner, has supplied every need. I am so happy to be able to help others through this understanding of God and His relation to man. This thought of giving is beautifully expressed by the poet who wrote (Christian Science Hymnal, p. 89),—
