The Christian Science Sunday School planted the seeds of truth that guided me along the path of Love to right thinking and acting. Although I was brought up in Science, I strayed from its teachings for a few years and suddenly found myself completely bewildered and lost. There seemed to be many things wrong, and I tried to argue against Christian Science. Finally my family suggested I see a psychiatrist. That was like a dash of cold water; all at once I knew that my healing could come only through divine Mind, and I began to study the Bible, Mrs. Eddy's writings, and the Christian Science periodicals.
For two years every spare moment was spent in concentrated study, and gradually I was lifted above the gloom. During this time we experienced several instantaneous healings, for which I am very grateful. The whole experience taught me to stand firm and to have a singleness of purpose in seeking, proving, and finally understanding the truth of God and His idea, man.
The hymns were a great comfort to me at this time. One day in great despair I opened the Christian Science Hymnal and read the opening words of Hymn No. 139:
