Nearly ten years ago, when Christian Science was presented to me, I had reached the point where every material means had been applied and had failed to give any relief from the many physical ills with which I was afflicted. I steadily grew worse, and the last physician attending me said he would not give me any more medicine and would not return again unless he was called. I had never lost hope that something would come to bring relief; and when Christian Science was presented, the beautiful promises it gave made me know that this truth was the "something" for which I had been looking.
For eight months before deciding to take up the study of Christian Science I had been in an almost helpless condition, and for two months had been unable to lift my head from my pillow. For five weeks I had been on a liquid diet; but after I asked for treatment from a practitioner this was very soon overcome. I had previously been so overcome with weakness and nervousness that I could not bear to have any conversation in my room for more than a few minutes at a time, and could not read at all. A copy of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy and the Bible were placed on a stand by my bed, after I asked for help in Christian Science; and it was not long until such a strong desire came to me to know what Science and Health had to offer that I found myself reading this book, together with the Bible, and soon proved that nerves had no intelligence or power to keep me from reading the truth. A very stubborn bowel difficulty was overcome; also the need of wearing glasses, which I had been using for six years. Nervousness and fatigue were not entirely overcome for about two years, but this has only been cause for rejoicing, as I was forced to study the Bible with Science and Health and Mrs. Eddy's other writings more diligently, to gain a demonstrable understanding of this truth.
My two boys have attended the Christian Science Sunday School since they were four years of age, and Truth has meant everything to me in caring for them. Many of the socalled children's diseases and accidents have been met through our understanding of the truth or the loving help of a practitioner.
