Words are inadequate to express the gratitude I owe to our heavenly Father for Christian Science. It has brought me happiness and an inner peace far exceeding anything I ever hoped to achieve.
Towards the end of the Second World War it seemed desirable for me to change my work, and after prayerful consideration I applied for admittance into a certain training school in London. I was told that there was a long waiting list of students and that there was no hope of a vacancy for nearly two years; I received similar replies from inquiries elsewhere. Knowing that it was right for me to have this training, I asked for the help of a Christian Science practitioner. We reasoned that God's plan for me could unfold only when I refrained from all human outlining.
Mrs. Eddy writes on page 454 of Science and Health, "Love inspires, illumines, designates, and leads the way." I turned away from all evidence of the carnal mind and endeavored to recognize my true identity as a child of God. I shall never forget the feast I had during the next few days. Passages from the Bible and Mrs. Eddy's works suddenly became illumined. While studying our Leader's use of the word course, I found one statement which stood out above all others (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p. 232): "It rejoices me that you are recognizing the proper course, unfurling your banner to the breeze of God, and sailing over rough seas with the helm in His hands. Steering thus, the waiting waves will weave for you their winning webs of life in looms of love that line the sacred shores. The right way wins the right of way, even the way of Truth and Love whereby all our debts are paid, mankind blessed, and God glorified."
