The fruits of Christian Science in my life have been many. Through love for the teachings of this Science, I have been divinely inspired and strengthened since my first days as a pupil in the Sunday School. I was enrolled by my parents at the recommendation of a family friend who had become interested in Christian Science and who thought that the Bible training would be of benefit to me. Prior to this time my health was considered poor. Through little treasures of spiritual understanding imparted to me during my ten years in attendance at Sunday School, I gained my freedom from poor health, nervousness, a bad temper, and various physical conditions often attributed to childhood.
During my freshman year at college I was able to overcome the temptation to indulge in the smoking habit. The desire to identify myself with the Christian Science Organization on the campus was more important to me than smoking. I experienced protection when my roommate had scarlet fever. When the authorities discovered the nature of the illness, she was sent home for a short while. I held to the thought that God governs and that only good has power. Not only was I protected, but all concerned were protected also, and no quarantine was imposed. Also, I overcame a tendency toward homesickness at that time.
Healings of colds, laryngitis, and an injured finger were experienced through my reliance on God as an ever-present help. The guidance of divine Mind was apparent in the selection of courses, in study, and in examinations. Active participation in the college organization was one of the happiest experiences during my college years. The privilege of membership in The Mother Church and in a branch church soon followed.
