One afternoon, about eleven years ago, I entered a Christian Science Reading Room and asked the librarian to tell me something about Christian Science. She very lovingly directed me to a practitioner; and, rather indifferently, I went to his office and repeated my question, thinking at this juncture that perhaps I might be relieved of the physical suffering which I was experiencing. As I had no faith in the healing power of Christian Science, I am sure that God was leading me; for not only was I healed of pain, but life seemed to take on a new aspect when I was told that God did not make pain or know anything about it.
I obtained a copy of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, but it was some time before I began to study it earnestly. As I did so, however, I found the way steadily growing brighter; and during the past seven or eight years I have been grateful for many healings. These include chronic head colds, neuritis, headaches, and a very severe attack of gastritis; while fear, discouragement, self-will, self-consciousness, sensitiveness, and the like, are slowly giving way to a growing consciousness of peace and gratitude. The way has seemed slow at times, but for this I am grateful; for it has given me a better understanding of the Principle and rules of Christian Science.
I desire at this time to tell of an instantaneous healing which I experienced over three years and a half ago, when my little daughter, five years old, passed on after a brief illness. The little one had been my constant companion, my husband having passed on. A wonderful sense of peace unfolded to my thought, and I was lifted out of selfish grief. This healing has been permanent; and to me it proved unquestionably that Christian Science is the Comforter which Jesus promised should abide with us forever. Words can never express my gratitude for this healing.
