I wish to express my gratitude, in some measure, for the many blessings that have come to me through Christian Science. Until the time of my first healing, eight years ago last December, there had never been a whole year of freedom for me.
The first healing corrected many inharmonious conditions. I was saved from an operation; healed of headaches, to which I had been subject since a child; and backache, from which I had suffered since I was eight years of age, caused from spinal meningitis, was overcome; also bowel trouble. I had experienced much suffering always. Sorrow, too, was healed; and discontent. I could see that everything the practitioner told me was the truth. I went to her first to please a friend; after that, because I wanted to learn more about God. I was obedient in reading and studying what was given me. 1 was completely healed of all those conditions within two weeks; and none of them have ever troubled me since.
In the following April my eyes were healed. One of the best oculists said I should never be able to go without glasses; that to be without them an hour would mean a sick headache. I had worn them over twenty years. I have done a great deal of studying without them since, and have never had any trouble. A practitioner lovingly and patiently helped me through these different problems. I learned to apply the truth, and have had many demonstrations for myself and others. I was healed of goiter also.
During the first seven years after taking up the study of Christian Science. I did not spend one day in bed. I surely appreciated the freedom. A year ago I met with an accident, resulting in torn ligaments and a sprained knee. By knowing that there is just one consciousness, the consciousness of God, good, and that I could not lose God, it was possible for me to ride in a street car from down town in Chicago out to Sixty third Street. It was impossible for me to get word to a practitioner until I arrived home; and the loving message that the practitioner then sent to me was, "This is your hour of demonstration." That message is meaning much to me in my work today. I was able to resume my work in about three months; and the love that was expressed to me was beautiful. Money never went so far before. I had broken my last five-dollar bill before I knew that I could take up my work again. I did not worry, as I knew divine Love was taking care of me. During the first week after I returned to my work I was able to take care of my one debt, as far as money could pay it. Later, I had the privilege of attending a Christian Science lecture on a Thursday evening, and on the following Sunday realized complete freedom from the effects of the accident. I am sure that through this last seeming trial I have learned to be more loving; and that is what we need,—more love.
The Bible is a new book to me since commencing to study Christian Science. I am grateful for the privilege of class instruction; grateful for all the activities of The Mother Church and the branch churches; grateful to God; grateful for our dear Leader; and grateful to her for all that she has given us through her steadfastness and love for mankind. I love the Christian Science literature; and our hymns are such a comfort and help, especially those written by Mrs. Eddy. I am grateful to all who have so lovingly and patiently helped me to see the light along the way.— Chicago, Ill.
