Chapter XVIII - Fruitage
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While in great fear, and dreading the operation, a kind
While in great fear, and dreading the operation, a kind
neighbor called, and after telling me of Christian Science
gave me a copy of Science and Health. She said I must
put aside all medicine, and by reading faithfully she knew
I could be healed. The book became my constant com-
panion, and in a short time I was healed. Besides the
relief from an operation, I was completely healed of severe
headaches and stomach trouble. Physicians could give
me no help for either of these ailments. For ten years I
have not used medicine of any kind, and have not missed
a Christian Science service on account of sickness during
this period. I am perfectly well. To say that I am grate-
ful to God for all this does not express my feelings. The
physical healing was wonderful, but the understanding
given me of God, and the ability to help others out-
weigh all else. I also love our dear Leader. – Mrs.
V. I. B., Concord, N. H.
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KIDNEY DISEASE AND EYE TROUBLE HEALED
KIDNEY DISEASE AND EYE TROUBLE HEALED
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Early in 1904 I was teaching in a private boarding‑
Early in 1904 I was teaching in a private boarding‑
school. I was a very unhappy, discontented woman; I
had kidney disease, besides sore eyes, and my general
health was very bad. The doctor said that the climate
did not suit me, and that I certainly should have a change.
The best thing, he said, was to go back to France (my
own country); but I did not like to leave the school, so I
struggled on until July, when we went travelling for a
month, but I came home worse than ever. I had a lot
of worry, one disappointment after another, and I often
thought that life was not worth living. In September,
1904, we heard for the first time of Christian Science