I have been a student of Christian Science for about nine years, and have always thought that some day I should write a testimony of gratitude for the many blessings I have received and am continually receiving. From the time I was a small child I had been afraid that I might have spinal meningitis. After coming into Christian Science this fear lost its prominence, but it was still lurking around.
Recently I realized that all was not well with me. By Thursday night the trouble became pronounced, and the next morning I was very sick. I recognized the symptoms and at once tried to know the truth. My mother immediately saw the seriousness of the condition and began treatment. In three or four hours I was a great deal easier, much of the pain and fever having left, but in the afternoon the heart became affected, and the fear of death faced me. I was unable to speak, and as I was in the room alone I could not let the others know my need. I began to say to myself the "scientific statement of being," as found on page 468 of Science and Health, and when I came to the words, "All is infinite Mind and its infinite manifestation," I stopped. What was the "infinite manifestation" of Mind? The word activity came to me,—perpetual activity, not sluggishness nor inactivity, but Life constantly and eternally expressed. The fear of death was gone, and instead there was a realization of infinite Life, and a heart filled with gratitude. I am most grateful for this added proof of God's ever presence. Sunday I was able to attend church, being entirely well.
I am indeed thankful to God and grateful to Mrs. Eddy for this most wonderful truth that makes us free. — Montreal, Canada.
