After twenty years of experiencing proof of God's great goodness to His beloved children, I am writing this testimony. I am grateful to live in an age when, through the purity and courage of Mary Baker Eddy, Christian Science has been given to a needy world.
Twenty years ago a daughter suddenly passed on, and I suffered a nervous breakdown. I was ill physically and mentally, and could scarcely rest, sleep, or eat. My loved ones did everything possible for me, and several doctors were consulted. I entered a hospital, and while there was given serum treatment. I also had Christian Science treatments, but we were young in this study then, and I seemed to get no relief from any source. After the doctor had said I could not possibly live, we again turned to Christian Science. This time I threw my medicine away, although it was believed that without it I could not get any rest or sleep. I declared I would not attribute power to matter, but would acknowledge God as the only power.
We had five children, our baby then being only three, so I knew I was needed and must make an effort to get well. The healing was slow; it took several months of loving work on the part of the practitioner, and as much study as I could possibly do. Through this healing, however, I gained much understanding of the truth that makes men free.
