It is now five years since I became interested in Christian Science, and words are inadequate to express my gratitude for what it has done for me mentally, morally, physically, and spiritually. For many years I was a confirmed invalid, suffering intensely and almost constantly, with no hope of relief. The doctors had told me that my case was incurable. For fifteen years I had been partially paralyzed, and added to this was severe stomach trouble, which made it impossible for me to eat even the simplest food without intense suffering afterward. The doctors recommended strict dieting, and said that I would probably have to go hungry the remainder of my life. From a material standpoint this did not promise to be long, for I was a nervous wreck, after having followed the drugging system for thirty years without avail. The ailments which afflicted me included catarrh of the bowels, rheumatism, and heart disease, but they have disappeared through the spiritual understanding of God as Love, who forgives all our iniquities and heals all our diseases. I am a well woman today, eat anything which is set before me with impunity, knowing that God's child has no cause for fear; am happy, and rejoice in the understanding of Truth which I have.
When Christian Science was presented to me I accepted it for the physical healing alone, knowing nothing whatever of its teaching; but part of my healing was slow, and this caused me to study more diligently. I had been a consistent church member for forty-one years, and always believed God would help us to overcome sickness as well as sin, but now I know it. I thank God for this blessed truth which Mrs. Eddy has brought to the world's attention, and which is leading mankind out of darkness into the light of the knowledge of God.
A testimony in a copy of the Sentinel sent me by a friend first led me to investigate Christian Science. My heart is full of love and gratitude to Mrs. Eddy, to the editors of our periodicals, and to the contributors to all our Christian Science literature. I am thankful for having been patiently and lovingly instructed how to emerge from darkness into the light of Truth.— Hopkinsville, Ky.
