In 1912 I was in very bad health and constantly under medical treatment. I had never been strong, and doctors said I never would be, as the trouble was constitutional. Finally, I underwent an operation. The following year I had two more operations. So in 1915, I felt absolutely hopeless, as the trouble was developing. I felt as if God had quite forsaken me; and I dreaded the thought of another operation. I was still more afraid to die.
Just at this point a very loving friend told me of Christian Science. It seemed the only thing that would save me. She very kindly took me to one of the services and introduced me to a practitioner, who, on being asked to do so, treated me, lovingly and willingly; and through her work I was healed. My healing was very slow. Often I was very much discouraged; lost heart, and wanted to give up in despair; but always the practitioner encouraged me to keep on; and now I am so thankful I did. Just here I should like to say to any one whose healing is slow, Keep on faithfully, and you are bound to get the healing. I am grateful to all Christian Scientists who gave me words of cheer and encouragement when the way seemed dark. I am now in better health than I had previously enjoyed.
Christian Science has given me something I never had before,—the knowledge that God is ever present good. I am also grateful for my recovery after a street accident, when I was knocked down and my head injured. I am very thankful for the Christian Science literature; I always feel a great sense of peace after reading it. I know I have now in Christian Science a religion that gives hope and help in time of trouble.— Dublin, Ireland.
