"Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy" (Ps. 107:2). It is a joy to be able to say that the understanding of God's omnipresent help has redeemed me "from the hand of the enemy" in many instances through the application of the truths of Christian Science. I am grateful to have attended a Christian Science Sunday School from early childhood and to have been a member of The Mother Church as well as a branch church since I was twelve years old.
After my first year in college it appeared that lack of funds would make it impossible to continue my education. Prayerful consideration was given the Bible promises concerning abundant supply, and similar statements were studied in the writings of Mary Baker Eddy. Particularly helpful was the statement (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 307), "God gives you His spiritual ideas, and in turn, they give you daily supplies." Clinging to this thought, I returned to school and found that ideas for useful and interesting employment were so abundant that there was not time enough to fulfill the many opportunities presented. Besides helping to supply my immediate need, these various types of work provided me with such a good background of practical experience that no difficulty was encountered in obtaining a position following my graduation. At the same time outstanding proofs of the intuitive, perceptive, and retentive qualities which our one ever-present and all-knowing Mind continually expresses were experienced in connection with studies and examinations, although there was a minimum of time available for preparation.
These proofs came about through heeding the admonition (Matt. 6:33), "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." This admonition was heeded particularly with regard to daily study of the Bible Lessons in the Christian Science Quarterly and to active work in the Christian Science Organization at the college.
