I did not take up Christian Science for healing, although I needed it very much. I had been an invalid for three years with what the physicians called consumption. The time came when the doctor said I could not live two weeks without an operation, as one kidney was in a bad condition and must be removed. I refused to have an operation, and as I had never found anything in the churches that promised healing, I wondered what to do next.
About that time a friend brought a book, and said it was wonderful reading, and asked if she could read to me. It proved to be the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. My friend knew no more about Christian Science than I, as someone in the East had sent her the book. As she read I was healed, and in a short time I could read for myself.
I did not give Christian Science the credit until some time later. We found there were a few students of Christian Science meeting in a nearby town. When we were getting ready to go to the meeting I could not find my glasses. I had worn glasses for fourteen years. As it was getting late, I said, "Let them go, I'll get along somehow." When we arose to sing the first hymn, I looked out of the window and could see across the street. Then I knew it was Christian Science that had healed me. I could hardly keep from shouting, "I am healed!" It was wonderful to me, and in all these years there has never been a time when Christian Science has failed me when given a chance.
