Some years ago I suffered from serious stomach trouble. After medicine and methods of nature healing had failed, I decided to try Christian Science, of which I had just heard for the first time. I went to a practitioner and was healed in two weeks. I was happy over this, but accepted the healing as a matter of course and did not exert myself to "put off the old man." The natural consequence was that two years later the old suffering suddenly made its appearance again. This surprised me greatly, for I believed that every healing in Christian Science must be permanent. I worked against this reversal the best I knew how, but when the pain continued to increase, I asked for treatment. However, that also seemed to be in vain; and the suffering became worse from week to week.
Through earnest study I gradually came to know that Christian Science does not fail, and that I must look to myself for the fault. It was clear to me that I should change my thinking, and that above all I must learn to conquer my irascible temper. That this was no simple task was evident by the many relapses; and many times I believed this problem could not be solved. Besides, I was filled with self-reproach because I had not worked more earnestly in Science after the first healing; for I had waited until the suffering was so intense that I was placed in a dilemma. The struggle lasted for years. During that time the testimony meetings were a great help to me, especially the testimonies which reported slow healings. These always gave me more courage to keep up the battle; and often I said to myself that if these people were helped, I could be helped also. The good health I enjoy to-day I owe to nothing but Christian Science and my better understanding of God and His creation.
I am happy to have found Christian Science. I give heartfelt thanks to our dear Leader, Mary Baker Eddy. Through her pure, unselfish life, and through her untiring work, she has shown us the way to the truth which makes us free.— Zurich, Switzerland
