Christian Science came to my notice about seven years ago. Previous to this I had heard very little about it. Religion had always interested me, and I had studied the essential points of many religious sects. God, as I understood Him, was a God of love and goodness, but far beyond my reach, for I seemed to be a prey to many complexes. I made a study of psychology, which, instead of helping me out of difficulties, made the difficulties seem more real.
At the time I was a physical wreck. I had suffered from stomach troubles, bilious attacks, and migraine headaches all my life. I had had sciatica and rheumatism for several years, and nerves had such a hold upon me that I began to fear the consequences. I had also visited an eye specialist, who said I had a very bad case of astigmatism in the right eye, and he could do very little for me. For three weeks I could not see to read. I was in constant pain, and was doped with drugs, which I took daily without resultant relief. Because I had been a medical nurse for some years, drugs were easy for me to obtain; and this made me afraid of becoming a drug addict, since I was daily increasing the quantities.
While I was in this condition a copy of the Christian Science Sentinel was presented to me, which I declined on the ground of not being able to see to read. However, I was assured that it contained the truth and that I should be able to read it. In good faith I accepted the Sentinel, and to my astonishment read every word of it, and instantly knew that it contained the truth. For a fortnight I read and reread this paper, although I was unable to read other books and papers.
