In my early twenties I was healed in Christian Science of two so-called incurable diseases, including stomach trouble I had had from childhood. My parents spared no expense in securing the best medical treatment for me, but I steadily grew worse. We later learned I had lung trouble called consumption. It was then, when in the depths of despair, I walked into a Christian Science Reading Room and asked the librarian to direct me to the nearest Christian Science practitioner.
I shall never forget that first visit to the practitioner. Feeling so sure I was going to die but hoping Christian Science would help me, I asked, "If I take up the study of Christian Science, will I go to heaven when I die?" The answer given was my first hope and convinced me beyond the shadow of a doubt that Christian Science, as set forth in Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, can meet and master every human woe. The practitioner replied, "My dear, we do not die to go to heaven; heaven is here and now." She quoted Mrs. Eddy (Science and Health, p. 242): "There is but one way to heaven, harmony, and Christ in divine Science shows us this way." The love that was expressed and that touched me that day brought about a great change in my thought. Within three months I was a new person, claiming my healing with joy and abounding confidence. I knew I had found the truth that heals. Within three months I was on my way home from the West, where I had gone for my health.
Upon my return home I read Science and Health, and it came to me definitely to go to a nearby city for employment. I left my home on Sunday afternoon and was employed on Tuesday. I remained with that company for twelve years.
