It is with deepest gratitude that I wish to give my testimony to the healing power of Christian Science. During the year 1909 I visited three physicians, hoping to receive help for what was called nervous exhaustion, which caused frequent spells of despondency, stomach trouble, and weakness. After realizing no benefits from medical aid, I decided to take a two months' vacation of rest and travel, thinking a change of scene might be beneficial. After this vacation I again entered the business world, feeling somewhat better. In a few months, however, I could feel I was slipping; but I managed to struggle through the year.
The following year, in great despair, knowing I had tried everything materia medica could offer, I asked an acquaintance who was a student of Christian Science to tell me something about that religion. This was lovingly done. I then purchased a copy of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, and began to study. On page 266 of the book she quotes the statement, "Man's extremity is God's opportunity." I knew this was God's opportunity, but I also knew I had something to do. Help was lovingly given by a practitioner, and after earnest study and application of the truth, I realized I was gradually gaining spiritual understanding.
I was healed of the spells of despondency when I understood the spiritual meaning of Jesus' words, "The kingdom of God is within you." I realized that right here and now we can enjoy this heavenly kingdom. I knew I had many wrong thoughts to be destroyed and unlovely traits of character to overcome, but I knew I had found a religion which, honestly studied and applied, would destroy all erroneous conditions. With this improved thinking, wrong traits of character and physical ailments began gradually to disappear.
