In the past twenty-five years Christian Science has never failed me when rightly applied. Perhaps no one was ever more antagonistic to what he thought Christian Science to be than I, for I had never read one line of Christian Science literature, but instead had read destructive criticism. However, when I was suffering from nervous prostration, sleepless nights, and the fear of insanity, after the doctors had done all they could for me, and I was praying for death because I thought that would end my troubles, a loving sister suggested that I try Christian Science. I told her that I had rather die than so dishonor God. But as I knew there was no other help I called a practitioner before the day was over. I told her that I had no faith in Christian Science, but if she could help me to sleep five minutes I should know there was something in it. She lovingly told me my help came from God; and she walked fourteen blocks through sleet and snow to spend the night with me. She explained the Bible in a way it had never been explained to me before; and oh, the joy to learn that God is a God of love, and that He does not send suffering upon His children! She explained that I was free to do as I pleased as long as I did what was right, and that I need not suffer for anything but disobedience to God's laws. I went to sleep that night at ten o'clock and slept until six the next morning. I was so happy, for I was well, and I knew there was something to Christian Science.
I studied this beautiful religion for a while, but because I failed to put into practice the little I knew, I did not continue to grow in understanding, and finally the old nervousness returned. This, with ptomaine poisoning and influenza, needed to be healed. I was divinely led to call on one whom I had unjustly criticized, judged, and condemned. As the result of her loving help I was healed in three days. I am grateful for the physical healing, but a thousand times more grateful for the spiritual awakening that accompanied it.
I am grateful for the privilege of associating with Christian Scientists; for the lectures and periodicals; for the Sunday school, and for membership in The Mother Church and a branch church; also for class instruction from one of Mrs. Eddy's loyal students. My heart is full of love and gratitude to Mrs. Eddy for the revelation of Christian Science. It has been proved to be the divine Comforter which Jesus promised should lead "into all truth."—, Canyon, Texas.
