Christian Science was first presented to me about twenty six years ago. I had been ill for about seventeen weeks, ten of which had been spent in a hospital, with what was diagnosed as exophthalmic goiter. I "suffered many things of many physicians," with very little improvement. I shall, however, always feel a deep sense of gratitude for the loving, patient consideration shown to me by both nurses and doctors alike at that institution.
During my stay in hospital my wife had moved to a new address, and had been given some Christian Science literature by a neighbor who had been benefited by this Science. Our revered Leader, Mrs. Eddy, says (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p. 210): "Good thoughts are an impervious armor; clad therewith you are completely shielded from the attacks of error of every sort. And not only yourselves are safe, but all whom your thoughts rest upon are thereby benefited." I am deeply grateful for the sincere and loving help afforded at that time by this friend, and for help given many times since. I have never reverted to the use of material means for physical ills since, nor have I lost any time from business for sickness. All my needs have been met through Christian Science.
Many healings have taken place since that experience, some through the help of Christian Science practitioners, some through my own understanding. I am most deeply and sincerely grateful for the practitioners who have so lovingly helped whenever requested. I was healed of quinsy sore throat, from which I had suffered twice a year for many years. This condition had invariably necessitated three weeks' medical treatment. But as my thought gained more light in Christian Science, the condition vanished. Constant headaches were also healed in like manner. Many wrong traits of character have been corrected.
