Chapter XVIII - Fruitage
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get no rest or sleep at night, as I could not lie down, but
get no rest or sleep at night, as I could not lie down, but
had to sit propped in a chair with pillows around me.
Only those who have suffered as I did can know the full
misery of it. I had come to the end of material means
and never hoped to get well. One day, however, while
out walking, it was my good fortune to come to a Christian
Scientist's house, and there the teaching was explained
to me. I was advised to buy Science and Health, which
I did, and the study of this book has healed my back en-
tirely. Christian Science has also cured me of long-
standing catarrh of the throat, and neuralgia with which
I had been afflicted from childhood. Before coming into
Science I had doctored with three of the best physicians
in Seattle, but none could give me relief.
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I am no longer a sufferer, but rejoice exceedingly in
I am no longer a sufferer, but rejoice exceedingly in
Christian Science. God's promise has been fulfilled to
me, "But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of
righteousness arise with healing in his wings." – E. O.,
Georgetown, Wash.
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FREED FROM NEURASTHENIC AND OTHER TROUBLES
FREED FROM NEURASTHENIC AND OTHER TROUBLES
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Christian Science found in me a minister's son who
Christian Science found in me a minister's son who
had failed to profit by continuous teaching in the old
thought. Some years ago I was pronounced by a pro-
fessor of materia medica, whose works are in general use,
a neurasthenic. I had been in this condition more or less
for eight years, and up to two years ago, when Christian
Science was first brought to my attention (thanks to Al-
mighty God) through a kind friend, I was almost con-
stantly taking medicine and had in all eleven physicians
who undoubtedly did their best, but without avail, not-