My experience in Christian Science has not always been a bed of roses, for I have had many trials. But several early healings, which stand out as beacon lights, have helped me on my way, illuming my path. One of these healing experiences I shall relate.
One night I was alone with my five small children. They were all sick. There was an epidemic in the town, and more than half the people were sick. The youngest child had an earache, and was crying. After making the other children as comfortable as I could, I sat with this child in my arms, and read the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy.
At this time I was a member of a Protestant church. One member of my family had asked me not to read the part of the book entitled "Key to the Scriptures," for he feared that it might lead me astray, or confuse me, and I had up to this time complied with his request. I felt now that I must read this part of the textbook, and as I did so the words were illumined. They seemed to be written in gold, and to stand out from the pages. I seemed to hear a voice say, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
