Like so many others I feel that I owe all I have, or am, to our dear Leader's patient and clear teachings. It is nearly thirteen years since a Sentinel was placed in my hands by one who silently recognized that my need was very great. After reading that and our textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, for a few days, I was asked whether I would consent to have absent treatment. Hardly knowing what this meant I consented, with the result that not only was there a marked improvement in my physical condition but also a great mental uplift was brought about. I was visiting a relative at this time, and when a fortnight later I returned to my husband it was evident that he was greatly impressed by the change which had taken place, for I at once assumed my neglected duties and habits. It seemed then to me that the one thing to desire was to gain some understanding of the cause of this mental and bodily uplift. As I had given up as unsatisfying all the old theological doctrines, there was less prejudice to be overcome, and little by little our Leader's wise counsels have been assimilated. There has been guidance for each step of the way, and many beautiful demonstrations have proved the power of Truth to one who had been wayward and careless.
I will relate a gloriously helpful instance of Love's ways in dealing with erring mortals. For years I had been bitterly resentful toward one who I considered had harmed not only me but one I dearly loved. When I opened "Miscellaneous Writings" for the first time I had read to about the eighth page when I saw illuminatingly our Leader's spiritual perception with regard to the effects of resentment on those indulging in such sin. The quiet resolve must have then been made to cease from all ill-will. In that instant the print of the book became a blur to me, and I found that glasses had become an impediment rather than a help. They were removed, and not once since have I used them. One to whom I related this experience said. And how about diamond print? Well, that I found could be read. This also, as an additional blessing, I may relate. If dust blows into my eyes now I am enabled to realize that there is no sensation in matter, and no inconvenience is experienced.
So many blessings have come to me and to those I hold dear that pages could well be written about them. When raiders visited us, calm trust in divine protection seemed to bless the whole neighborhood. For all this I would express gratitude to God, and to our dear Leader for her teaching as to His allness.— Hampstead N. W., London, England.
