"The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms," we read in Deuteronomy. Through the teachings of Christian Science I have been able to prove the truth of these words many times.
As an expression of gratitude, I wish to tell of some of the benefits that I have received through the study of Christian Science. During the summer of 1911, I had a severe attack of appendicitis, accompanied with peritonitis and other complications. The attending physician said it was the worst case he had had during his nineteen years' practice. Because he said I could not live unless I submitted to an operation, I asked for help in Christian Science. I had two treatments, and received instantaneous help. A year and a half later there was a recurrence of this difficulty, due to fear that crept in while I was off guard. The lessons from our Quarterly, as well as the Christian Science periodicals, I had left untouched for weeks, thinking I would have time for them later on. It was then that I learned we must seek "first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added" unto us. The practitioner said, "You will never have this fear, nor this disease, again." She spoke "as one having authority," and I never have had them.
I have also been healed of ivy poisoning, hay fever, and ptomaine poisoning. In each case from one to three treatments were all that were required. I am profoundly grateful for every physical healing, but more grateful for the spiritualization of thought which must take place before we can really be healed physically.
