I have every reason to be grateful for Christian Science. For years I had questioned many things; there was such a lack of peace and harmony, which I felt ought to be found among those professing to be Christians. I changed my membership from a large church to a small one, and at first thought perfect peace and happiness had been found; but I soon learned my mistake.
Then there was a change made in the office where I was working, and a lady who is a Christian Scientist was given charge of our room, where there were over sixty girls. For a year I watched her and tried to find out how it was possible for her to be always so cheerful, no matter what trials crossed her path. When it was necessary to ask her advice and help, one would feel so refreshed, although she never quoted the Scriptures nor spoke of Christian Science. Several times I remarked on her cheerful disposition to try to draw her out, but she only smiled. Later on, however, she told me this was because she thought I was happy in my own church.
In April, 1914, 1 went for the first time to a Christian Science meeting to find out what there was in this teaching that enabled one to meet every trial. I was greatly impressed with the reading from Science and Health, and the following Saturday borrowed this book from the reading-room. The attendant told me I might have it four weeks, but by the third week the book had become a part of me, and realizing I would need it every day, I returned the borrowed copy and bought one. I continued going to the meetings, each week taking home a helpful thought.
