Chapter XVIII - Fruitage
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A VOICE FROM THE SOUTH
A VOICE FROM THE SOUTH
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I was delicate from childhood, and my parents did
I was delicate from childhood, and my parents did
not think it was possible for me to live more than a
few years. I lived, however, although there was not
much improvement in my health. Travel and change
of climate brought only temporary relief, and the physi-
cians gave me no hope that I would ever be well.
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As a last resort I began the study of Science and
As a last resort I began the study of Science and
Health, and before I had finished reading the book I
realized that its author was divinely commissioned to
bring this spiritual message to a waiting world. Through
this reading my health was restored, and I was healed
of one disease that has been called incurable by all
physicians.
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For this, together with the greater and higher bles-
For this, together with the greater and higher bles-
sing of having the spiritual fact of being unfolded to me,
I am most grateful.
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What shall be rendered for such benefits received and
What shall be rendered for such benefits received and
made possible by the consecrated life of our revered
Leader? Only by following the teachings of our text-
book, and by loving obedience to her gentle and timely
admonitions can we show our true sense of gratitude. –
F. H. D., De Funiak Springs, Fla.
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HEALED AFTER MUCH SUFFERING
HEALED AFTER MUCH SUFFERING
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A testimony given in the Journal led me to investi-
A testimony given in the Journal led me to investi-
gate Christian Science, and I hope in return to be the
means of leading some one else to see the beauty of this
saving truth, and to learn to know God aright and
man's relationship to Him. I know from experience