Nine years ago, after being bedfast most of the time for three years and given up by physicians, who said it was "just a matter of time," a letter was received telling of the healing power of Christian Science. Following it came a copy of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy. This was received on Wednesday, and immediately I began to read the book, doing so continuously for three days, though then so ill and helpless as to be without hope of relief. On Friday I arose, dressed, and went to the table for dinner. Although for months I had not been left for a moment alone, on Sunday I dispensed with household help and for five years following did my work unaided.
The healing was wonderful to all who saw the great change as it occurred. The enlargement, the organic heart trouble, had disappeared in three days, for the truth contained in the text-book of Christian Science had proved to be just what I needed, and I did not question its statements. By far the most wonderful part of the healing was the interest which was awakened in the Scriptures, for the Bible had been such a conundrum to me I had never felt any special interest in reading it.
Not being where Christian Science services were held, I began the study of the Bible together with the Quarterly and Science and Health, and also found help from reading the Sentinel. I am now rejoicing in the privilege of church service and Wednesday evening meetings, with the authorized literature and reading-room, and the daily advantage of the Monitor.— Spirit Lake, Iowa.
