When I became interested in Christian Science, all material means had failed me; but it meant much for me to throw aside medicine, give up the care of physicians, and try something which I knew absolutely nothing about. From childhood I had been taught to respect all religions and that every one had a right to his own belief; so when I took up the study of Christian Science for the physical healing, I was free from prejudice. When the practitioner told me that "honesty is spiritual power" (Science and Health, p. 453), I made up my mind to give Christian Science an honest trial, with the result that after thirteen years of illness I was healed in one treatment. I did not know at the time that this was so, as the weapons of doubt, fear, and, worst of all, discouragement, assailed me. I was, however, obedient to the requirements, and when these errors talked the loudest I read Science and Health and was able to overcome them. I have been healed of nervousness, bowel disorder, stomach and liver trouble, also of many sick and sinful thoughts, which if not destroyed by Truth become manifest in all forms of disease. The spiritual uplift has given me an understanding so that when the truths of Christian Science are properly applied they solve all our problems.
Last summer I fell and twisted my ankle, and a member of the family, who does not understand the teachings of Christian Science, said I had better have a physician, as he thought it was broken; but I told him that whatever the condition was, God would heal me. A practitioner was called and the pain was relieved. For two days I had to be carried from one room to another, and as my husband and children were away nearly all day, I made the remark that if I had a pair of crutches I could get around better. These were brought to me, and I called up the practitioner telling her the condition was no better and stating what I had done, and that I could not take a step without pain. Then the thought came to me that I did not need crutches to aid God's work, so I did not use them again and walked four blocks to church that evening. I rejoice to know that "divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need" (Science and Health, p. 494), and I am indeed grateful for this healing truth.— St. Petersburg, Fla.
