I became interested in Christian Science about eighteen years ago. A friend gave me some of the literature and I read, night after night, until eleven or twelve o'clock. Although I had been a member of a so-called orthodox church many years, I had never before felt such a sense of God's love and presence. I had found a God of love, and I could for the first time say, "Thy will be done," without the fear that it might mean sickness or trouble. I knew that God did not know evil; therefore He did not send or permit it.
For the first six years I was able to meet all the problems which came to our family of four, but about this time I began to develop symptoms of anaemia and called on a practitioner to help me. Other complications of a serious nature developed, and the battle was on. Mrs. Eddy says in "Miscellaneous Writings" (p. 118), "The warfare with one's self is grand; it gives one plenty of employment." Hidden beliefs of pride, resentment, and fear had to be brought to the surface and cast out. After many years the victory was won; and I was free—well and strong. During this time I served as Second Reader in a branch church; and this I feel was a great help to me, as I felt that for the sake of the Cause of Christian Science I must prove my problem. I was able to be in my place each Sunday.
I cannot find words to express my gratitude for the loving, faithful help which I received at this time. I know that the best way to show my gratitude to Mrs. Eddy, our beloved Leader, is to be a channel for good to others. This I am humbly striving to be. For the understanding of God, His love and ever-presence, I am most grateful.— Worcester, Mass.
