I was reared in the teachings of Protestantism, but in later years I drifted away from all religion. There remained, however, that desire, which I believe is more or less inherent in all people, to find that which really provides satisfaction and peace. For many years I sought this answer through human activities only to find satisfaction and peace to be always just around the corner. This very elusive method of trying to find happiness took on many forms, and each time I attempted to provide the way which best suited me. The obvious result was that the mist of human desires would not clear; on the contrary it became heavier until I found myself groping in the dark without any assurance of ultimate success.
I had known about Christian Science for many years, but I had consistently resisted its teachings and had condemned it for what I then thought it to be. For four years prior to my acceptance of Christian Science I owned the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, carried it in my grip continually, and read a page superficially only when the clouds became so dense I could see no way out. I then turned to God.
There came in rapid succession a series of healings. The first was of the tobacco habit, to which I had been in bondage for over thirty years. This was shortly followed by the disappearance of vulgar and profane thoughts and actions, and the desire to gamble. With all of these went many other traits of character which were liabilities. Constipation, stomach trouble, and headaches faded away, and over eight years' experience has proved the permanence of these healings.
