When Christian Science was first brought to my notice I could not accept it because I could not understand it, the reason for this being, as I now see, that I seemed to be so steeped in materiality. Then came the healing through Christian Science treatment of an open wound, which was the result of an operation I had had. This convinced me that Christian Science could heal the sick. But here I lost sight of the fact that Christian Science is more than a means of healing our physical ailments; and because "blindness and self-righteousness cling fast to iniquity," as Mrs. Eddy says in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 448), I did not see that I was in much greater need o moral regeneration. But I shall ever be grateful for the God-given desire to be and do right; for this desire, or prayer, was eventually answered, and I was led to one who was fitted to meet my need. Like the sun bursting forth on a dreary and dismal day, so did the wonderful loving-kindness of this practitioner bring light and understanding to my darkened consciousness.
Although I had many severe struggles with mortal belief, and discouragement knocked loudly for admittance at the door of my thought, I am most grateful to say that at length I was able to understand somewhat this divine Principle so that my way of living was completely reversed. Higher ideals were mine, and my feet-were planted on the true path. I shall never cease to be grateful for the help which was so lovingly given to me by various Christian Scientists from time to time. At that period I found the Christian Science Reading Rooms of inestimable value. I have often entered those rooms sick in mind and body and come away with a hoty calm.
I was healed very quickly of influenza through the loving help of a practitioner. Many minor troubles have been overcome through Christian Science. On two occasions I was healed of an abscess. But what is of far greater importance to me is the ability I am gaining to think and act rightly. While at times my progress has seemed slow, I have held to the truth, knowing there was nothing else real to hold to; nor would I part with Christian Science for anything the world could offer. I am most grateful for all the help received from the literature, the lectures, church services, and fellow students; but above all I am grateful to God and to the one who made it possible for us to enjoy these privileges—Mary Baker Eddy.— Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
