Chapter XVIII - Fruitage
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time, and I felt there would be a limit to my endur-
time, and I felt there would be a limit to my endur-
ance of the torture, but the disease was dissipated into
nothingness through Christian Science, which brought
me peace.
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Like many others I had been seemingly lost in the
Like many others I had been seemingly lost in the
sea of error, without a compass, yet earnestly and hon-
estly seeking a haven. I had investigated all kinds of
religions and philosophies that came under my notice,
with the exception of Christian Science, which was
not then deemed worthy of inquiry, and yet it held
the very truth I was searching for – the light which
"shineth in the darkness; and the darkness comp-
rehended it not." Three years of stubborn resist-
ance to Truth, with increasing suffering, followed –
then the light came, and with it a new experience.
Now, after nine years of Christian Science experience,
under severe tests, it can be truthfully said that it
has not failed me in any hour of need. – J. F. J.,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
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MORALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALED
MORALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALED
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I did not accept Christian Science on account of any
I did not accept Christian Science on account of any
healing of my own, but after seeing my mother, who was
fast drifting toward helplessness with rheumatism, restored
to perfect health with only a few treatments in Christian
Science, I thought surely this must be the truth as Jesus
taught and practised it, and if so it was what I had been
longing for.
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This was about ten years ago and was the first I had
This was about ten years ago and was the first I had
ever heard of Christian Science. We soon got a copy
of Science and Health and I began in the right way to
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see if Christian Science were the truth. I had no thought
see if Christian Science were the truth. I had no thought
of studying it for bodily healing; in fact, I did not think
I needed it for that, but my soul cried out for something
I had not yet found. This book was indeed a key to the
Scriptures.
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It was not long after I began reading before I dis-
It was not long after I began reading before I dis-
covered that my eyes were good and strong, I could
read as much as I wished, and at any time, which was
something I could not do before, as my eyes had always
been weak. The doctors said they never would be very
strong, and that if I did not wear glasses, I might lose
my sight altogether. I never gave up to wearing glasses,
and now, thanks to Christian Science, I do not need them,
my work for the past two years as a railway mail clerk
being a good test. At the same time my eyes were healed,
I also noticed that I was entirely healed of another ail-
ment which had been with me all my life, and which was
believed to be inherited. Since that time my growth
has seemed to me slow, yet when I look back and view
myself as I was before Christian Science found me, and
compare it with my life as it now is, I can only close my
eyes to the picture and rejoice that I have been "born
again" and that I have daily been putting off "the
old man with his deeds," and putting on "the new
man."
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Some of the many things that have been overcome
Some of the many things that have been overcome
through the study of Science and Health, and through
realizing and practising the truth it teaches, are pro-
fanity, the use of tobacco, a very quick temper, which
made both myself and those around me at times very
miserable, and such thoughts as malice, revenge, etc. –
O. L. R., Fort Worth, Tex.
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HEALTH AND UNDERSTANDING GAINED
HEALTH AND UNDERSTANDING GAINED
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Most of my boyhood days were spent in the hands
Most of my boyhood days were spent in the hands
of physicians. From birth I was considered a very
weakly child, but my mother was brave, and being
much devoted to me did everything within her knowl-
edge and power for my comfort. Sickness and medi-
cine were continually before me, and by the time I
reached my teens I thought I knew a material remedy
for every ill. I continued in my delusion, because I
was never told the real cause of my trouble. Besides
being under a leading specialist for two years, I was
also an outdoor patient at a noted hospital, but I was
not healed. It is wonderful how the "little ones" are
cared for in the face of all these seeming difficulties.
I always used the prayers that I had been taught, and
as I grew older I began to ask for wisdom. Little by
little I gained a desire for freedom, and my prayers
finally led me to the truth. The first week that I
heard of Christian Science, I visited the home of dear
Christian Science friends, and was at once refreshed
by their purity of thought and example. I bought
a copy of Science and Health, and, after studying it
a little while with the Bible, I saw that if the Bible
was true, Science and Health must also be true. I
began to demonstrate over my physical and mental
condition, and as soon as the fear and pain began
to leave me I felt encouraged to go on. I was healed,
and stopped complaining. I kept on studying our
textbook, and when I got an understanding in a
small degree of the Science of Mind, my first thought
was to help others. I was guided where I could pro-
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gress in Science, and was no longer "carried about with
gress in Science, and was no longer "carried about with
every wind of doctrine," but held to Principle as closely
as possible. From the time the healing came into my
consciousness, the desire for material remedies left me,
because Christian Science at once pointed out the way to
get at the cause of discord and disease. All that I had to
give up were the false beliefs of mortal mind. Christian
Science then taught me to love the church, and to appre-
ciate what it had already done for mankind. I often
thought of the old adage, "Charity begins at home,"
and after three years' preparation I felt able to take Chris-
tian Science to my home, where it found, in due time,
ready acceptance and willing disciples. This gave me
even greater joy than my own healing. The more good
I saw accomplished, the more love I had for the truth.
Christian Science changed my course from the first, and
gave me a nobler aim and purpose in life. I was not
so easily influenced by other people's shortcomings,
when I learned that evil has neither personality nor place.
I was not so ready to take offence, when I found out the
way to work unselfishly for the upbuilding of the Cause.
– A. E. J., Toledo, Ohio.
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AN EVER-PRESENT HELP FOUND
AN EVER-PRESENT HELP FOUND
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On the 23rd of March, 1900, I received from one of my
On the 23rd of March, 1900, I received from one of my
daughters a copy of Science and Health on my seventy-first
birthday. Although a constant reader of all kinds of papers
and books, I had never heard anything of Christian Sci-
ence, except a short notice that spring in a San Francisco
newspaper, from an orthodox clergyman, referring to the
Christian Science people in not very complimentary style.
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In Mrs. Eddy's book I came across a great deal of
In Mrs. Eddy's book I came across a great deal of
thought that was not readily understood at the first read-
ing, but by continued and careful study, and a good deal
of help from my knowledge of chemistry and natu-
ral philosophy, I soon shook off the belief of sensation
in matter, – the so-called elementary substance. One
afternoon I put the belt on my circular saw to cut blocks
of firewood and also to split a small stick of frame tim-
ber. In doing this the stick closed and pinched the saw.
I picked up a small wooden wedge and tried to drive
it into the saw kerf, but a bit of ice let the stick on to the
back of the saw and instantly it flew, with heavy force,
into my face, and bouncing off my left cheek fell about
twenty feet off on the snow. The blood spattered on the
snow next the saw table, and on feeling with my hand
there were two wounds, one on the lock of the jaw and
another forward, as big as a dollar, on the cheek bone.
"Now," I thought to myself, "there is a case of surgery
for you," and without further ceremony, I began to
treat the case to the best of my knowledge, with the
result that the bleeding stopped almost instantly, and
so did a thumping pain, which had commenced. I
paid no more attention to the matter, but finished my
work, and then went to supper. When I washed my
face, I felt a big lump on the jawbone where the block
of wood struck, but after my usual reading I went to
bed and slept all night until near daylight, when a pain
on the right side awoke me. On feeling with my hand
there was another big lump on the right side, but I
treated it and went to sleep again. I never lost an
hour from the hurt, although I found out that my jaw
was broken. There is no scar, only a little red spot on
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the cheek, and the lumps on the bone have long since
the cheek, and the lumps on the bone have long since
disappeared.
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In summing up the benefits I have received from
In summing up the benefits I have received from
the reading of Science and Health, I can but refer to
a condition of sickness dating back to the war (1862),
when chronic and malignant diarrhea came near
making an end of my material existence. My hearing,
also, was seriously impaired from the effect of cannon
firing at Shiloh, but it has come back to me, and where
I formerly dared not eat an orange, or grapes, I can now
eat anything without being hurt. My peace of mind
is giving me a rest which I never experienced before
during my life, and I have ceased to look away off for
the divine presence that was always near, though I did
not know it. – L. B., Baldy, N. M.
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MANY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TROUBLES OVERCOME
MANY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TROUBLES OVERCOME
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Less than a year ago, when nothing but trouble seemed
Less than a year ago, when nothing but trouble seemed
to encompass me, I was led to Christian Science. My
mother's copy of Science and Health was always lying
on the table, but I scarcely ever read it. One day, how-
ever, the mental conflict was so great I commenced read-
ing in the hope of obtaining peace. Every day since
then my companions have been the Bible and Science
and Health. At that time I had a very serious eruption
on my face, which had been there two years. We had
consulted several physicians, and used every remedy
suggested to eradicate it, but they proved useless. I
had given up all hopes of its ever being healed, as the
physician we last consulted pronounced it tuberculosis
of the skin and incurable. A few weeks after I com-
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menced reading, I was amazed to see it almost healed
menced reading, I was amazed to see it almost healed
over, and to-day my cheek is perfectly smooth, while the
scar is disappearing.
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In April my baby was born with only the practitioner
In April my baby was born with only the practitioner
and a woman friend present. I suffered little pain, and
the third day I went down-stairs. I am able to nurse
him, – a privilege of which I was deprived with my first
child. He is a picture of health, having never been
sick a day since he was born. – K. E. W. L., Mt.
Dora, Fla.
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A NEW LIFE GAINED
A NEW LIFE GAINED
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Leaving home when a young man, I carried with me
Leaving home when a young man, I carried with me
a protection against the temptation of a great city, – a
mother's prayers and a small Bible. For a time I read
the Bible and prayed, but without understanding. This
did not suffice, and evil seemed to gain the victory. I
soon omitted to read my Bible; forgot to go to God in
prayer for guidance and help, and looked to the world
for that which it never has and never can give, – health,
peace, and joy.
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Thus, years later, when Christian Science came into
Thus, years later, when Christian Science came into
my home, it found me prayerless, churchless, godless;
a home discordant, and with no thought or knowledge
of spiritual things. Up to this time, my wife had for
years been seeking health through the physicians,
but without success, and as a last resort had been
sent to Christian Science. The help received was so
wonderful that I commenced the study of Science and
Health. The first effect which I realized from the
reading of our textbook, was a great love for the Bible
and a desire to read it, something which I had not done
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for years. I went in silent prayer to God, that I might
for years. I went in silent prayer to God, that I might
see the light and truth which would enable me to be-
come a better man. "Ye must be born again." Thus
again, and as a child, was I taught to pray "the effectual
fervent prayer" which "availeth much." In a few
weeks' study of Science and Health together with the
Bible, and without other help, I was healed of a desire
for liquor, of years' standing, and of the use of tobacco.
Ten years have passed and these appetites have never
returned. I have never used either liquor or tobacco
in any form from that time to the present. Surely this
Scripture is fulfilled in our home: "Old things are passed
away; behold, all things are become new." How can
we estimate the value of a book, the study of which brings
such transformation and regeneration? Only as we
endeavor to live, and strive to practise what it teaches,
can we begin to pay our debt to God, and to her whom
He has sent to make plain to human understanding the
life and teaching of Christ Jesus. – W. H. P., Boston,
Mass.
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A VOICE FROM ENGLAND
A VOICE FROM ENGLAND
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For a number of years I was a weary woman, not ill
For a number of years I was a weary woman, not ill
enough in health to, be called an invalid, but suffering
more than could be told with fatigue and weakness.
Feeling that this was God's will, I did not ask to be healed,
although I was constantly doctoring. I suffered with dys-
pepsia, congestion of the liver, and many other things,
including weak eyesight. With all the medicine, and
with different changes for rest, I never regained health,
and thought I never should, so I prayed for grace to bear
my cross patiently for others' sake. One day, while
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lying on my couch exhausted, which had become a fre-
lying on my couch exhausted, which had become a fre-
quent experience, the words came to me, "Whatsoever
ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." I
rose, knelt down and said, O God, make me well. I
was telling a friend this and she kindly gave me a Sen-
tinel. Imagine my joy when I saw the testimonies of heal-
ing! I believed them, remembering our Lord's words,
"Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have be-
lieved." I obtained a copy of Science and Health and
before a week had passed I realized that if God was my
all I needed no glasses. My eyes were healed in a few
days, and since then I have never thought of glasses.
I was also cured of dyspepsia, and nothing that I have
eaten has hurt me since then. The belief in health laws
was next destroyed, by knowing that our heavenly Father
did not make them, and from this has come the beautiful
experience of the overcoming of fatigue.
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For this alone I can never be thankful enough. True
For this alone I can never be thankful enough. True
indeed are the words, "They shall run, and not be weary."
This was more than a year ago, and I can say that not
once have I felt inclined to lie on the couch, nor have I
had a headache, although I am doing more work than
ever before. Fear has also been overcome in many ways.
– A. L., Chelmsford, England.
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DEPRAVED APPETITES OVERCOME
DEPRAVED APPETITES OVERCOME
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When Christian Science first came to me, or rather,
When Christian Science first came to me, or rather,
when I first came to Christian Science, I did not have
a very bad opinion of myself. I thought I was a pretty
good fellow. I had no religious views. I seemed to be
getting along as well as, if not better than, some who
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professed Christianity. So I drifted along until I was
professed Christianity. So I drifted along until I was
led to investigate Christian Science.
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As I progressed in the understanding as gained from
As I progressed in the understanding as gained from
the study of both Science and Health and the Bible,
and commenced to know myself, I found that a great
change had been wrought in me. For fifteen years I
had used tobacco, both chewing and smoking; for ten
years I had been a victim of the drink habit, sometimes
to excess; I was also addicted to profanity. Christian
Science removed these appetites. A stomach trouble
and other lesser ills, such as headache, a bad temper, an
inordinate love of money, etc., disappeared under the
same benign influence. Those things that seemed to be
pleasure do not give me pleasure now. They were not
real pleasure. I have lost nothing, I have sacrificed
nothing; but I have gained everything, and not yet the
whole, for I can see plenty yet to be done.
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The condition of mind before investigating and after
The condition of mind before investigating and after
is as different as black and white. As Mrs. Eddy
says, "Not matter, but Mind, satisfieth." – G. B. P.,
Henry, S. D.
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CATARRH OF THE STOMACH HEALED
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH HEALED
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I should like to express my gratitude for the many
I should like to express my gratitude for the many
benefits I have received through Christian Science, and
to mention the great joy brought to me in the thought
that man is not the helpless victim of sin, disease, and
death. Through its teachings I have been able to over-
come many errors.
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When Christian Science found me, one year ago
When Christian Science found me, one year ago
last April, in Chicago, I was suffering from catarrh
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of the stomach, which had been very persistent, and I
of the stomach, which had been very persistent, and I
had been a slave to the cigarette habit for eighteen
years. Pain and weakness had robbed me of all that
one holds dear. The first symptoms of the disease
appeared about five years ago in the form of severe
cramps of the stomach, which finally developed into
other symptoms of that painful disease. I doctored
continually, my diet daily becoming more rigid, until
three slices of toast became my daily allowance of food.
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In this condition I left the East for my home in
In this condition I left the East for my home in
Chicago, hoping that a change of climate might benefit
me. After spending six weeks there and finding no re-
lief, I concluded to return East. The Sunday morning
before leaving I picked up a Sunday paper, and glanc-
ing through the religious items my eyes fell on the notices
of Christian Science church services. Curiosity led me
to a service and I shall never forget that morning or the
surprise and joy it gave me to find that beautiful church,
and to know that so great a number actually believed
that God does heal the sick to-day. This brought a first
ray of hope. The evening service found me there again.
Among the notices read was that of a reading room,
giving the location and time of opening. Monday morn-
ing found me there promptly, and the first book I picked
up was Science and Health which opened a new
world to me.
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I had dieted so long and suffered so much that I had
I had dieted so long and suffered so much that I had
a morbid fear of food. When I had reached and read
"neither food nor the stomach, without the consent of
mortal mind, can make one suffer" (Science and Health,
p. 221), I left the reading room for something to eat. I
found a bakery near by, and bought a bag of cakes
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which I ate, and shortly after I had a hearty dinner with-
which I ate, and shortly after I had a hearty dinner with-
out the least complaint from my stomach.
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From that time until now I have eaten anything that I
From that time until now I have eaten anything that I
wished, and the craving for cigarettes, which I had for
many years, has entirely vanished. The understanding
of Truth, which entirely relieved the diseased stomach,
healed also the morbid appetite for smoking. After
coming back East, I bought a copy of Science and Health,
which I have read daily, and find it a continual help in
all the affairs of life.
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In my home and at work I find this Science a com-
In my home and at work I find this Science a com-
fort and source of strength. I have had many difficulties
in the way, but it has helped me out of them all. – W. E.
B., New Britain, Conn.
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SPINAL DISEASE HEALED
SPINAL DISEASE HEALED
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When I first heard of Christian Science, seven years
When I first heard of Christian Science, seven years
ago, I supposed that it was some old fad under a new
name. In the little Texas town where we then lived
there were two or three Christian Scientists who met
at the home of one of their number to read the Lesson‑
Sermon. Meeting one of them one day, I asked if un-
believers could come to their meetings. She said that
they could if they wanted to. I went, expecting them
to do something that I could laugh at when telling my
friends about it. How surprised I was to find out that
they didn't do anything but read the Bible and another
book which they called Science and Health. I still
thought it all foolishness, but resolved to go to their meet-
ings until I found out all they believed. I continued to
go until I began to understand a little of what they knew,
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not what they believed; and instead of spending my
not what they believed; and instead of spending my
time telling others what a silly thing Christian Science
is, I am now trying to find words to tell what a great
and wonderful thing it is. I have been healed of so‑
called incurable spinal disease of ten years' standing
by studying the Bible and Science and Health. Science
and Health has been my only teacher, and I wish to send
my thanks to our dear Leader.
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There are no other Scientists near where we now live,
There are no other Scientists near where we now live,
but I have the Quarterly and study the lessons by myself.
I have five small children, and Christian Science is in-
valuable to me in controlling them, and in overcoming
their common ills. They often help themselves and
each other to destroy their little hurts and fears. – Mrs.
M. H., Oleta, Okla.
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MANY TROUBLES OVERCOME
MANY TROUBLES OVERCOME
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In the second chapter of First Peter, ninth verse, I
In the second chapter of First Peter, ninth verse, I
read "that ye should show forth the praises of him who
hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous
light." The periodicals so wisely established by our
Leader give us one means of showing forth the praises
of Truth.
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From the darkness of physical pain and weariness into
From the darkness of physical pain and weariness into
the light of wholeness and joyousness in work and
living, – from the darkness of a clouded sight into the
light of clearer vision, – from the darkness of doubt
and discord into the marvellous light of the reality of
good, – this is what a reading of the Christian Science
textbook has done for me.
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At the time the book was lent to me, I was teach-
At the time the book was lent to me, I was teach-
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ing in the public schools of Chicago, and absences from
ing in the public schools of Chicago, and absences from
my work on account of illness were of frequent occurrence.
For five weeks I had been under the care of a specialist
for an organic trouble, and he said I would have to come
as many more months before a cure could be effected.
At this time, Science and Health was brought to my
notice. I never thought of such a thing as being healed
by the reading of the book, but my thought was so changed
that I was healed, not only of the organic trouble, but of
blurred eyesight, fatigue, and a train of other discordant
manifestations. I did not go back to the physician
until four months later to pay my bill (which, by the
way, was more than five times the price of the Science
and Health I had purchased). From the time I read
the book I taught steadily without losing time from my
work. I was helped, too, with my work in many other
ways.
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Through reading the textbook I learned that God has
Through reading the textbook I learned that God has
given us strength to do all we have to do, and that it is
the things we do not have to do (the envying, strife, emu-
lating, vainglorying, and so on) that leave in their wake
fatigue and discord.
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Gratitude to our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, and
Gratitude to our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, and
to her faithful students, with whom I afterwards be-
came associated, can be expressed only by daily efforts
to put into practice what has been taught. – T. H. A.,
Madison, Wis.
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PREJUDICE OVERCOME
PREJUDICE OVERCOME
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I became interested in Christian Science somewhat
I became interested in Christian Science somewhat
over three years ago when in much need of help. I
had never been strong, and as I grew older I grew
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weaker and at last became so ill that life was a burden
weaker and at last became so ill that life was a burden
to me. Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy was sent
to me, in answer to prayer, as I thought. I was a little
afraid of all these new fads, as I thought them, but I
had not read far before I felt that I had found the truth
which makes us free. I was healed of stomach trouble,
inward weakness, and bilious attacks.
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One physician said I might have to undergo an opera-
One physician said I might have to undergo an opera-
tion before I could get well, but, thanks to this Truth, I
have found that the only operation needed was the re-
generation of this so-called human mind by learning to
know God. In many cases I have been able to help
myself and others.
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Words cannot express my thanks to Mrs. Eddy, and
Words cannot express my thanks to Mrs. Eddy, and
to all who are bringing these great truths to the help of
the whole world. – E. E. M., Huntington, W. Va.
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A CONVINCING TESTIMONY
A CONVINCING TESTIMONY
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I became interested in Christian Science some five
I became interested in Christian Science some five
years ago, the practical nature of its statements appeal-
ing to me, and I must say, at the outset, that with my
little experience I have found it all and more than I ever
dreamt of realizing on this plane of existence. I am
satisfied that I have found Truth. God is indeed to me
an ever-present help.
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My little girl, some ten months old, was afflicted
My little girl, some ten months old, was afflicted
with constipation. It was so severe I dreaded to go
out anywhere with her, as I knew not when she would
be taken with a convulsion. I had tried all the usual
remedies in such cases, but it seemed to grow more ob-
stinate. There was a Christian Scientist living in
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the same house with us, a Scientist who let her light
the same house with us, a Scientist who let her light
shine, and while she said little, I felt the reflection of
Love. I had no knowledge of the teachings of Chris-
tian Science, save that God was the physician at all
times. In my own way I believed He was all-power-
ful, and I said to my husband one day, "I am through
with medicine for baby. I am just going to leave her
in God's care and see what He will do. I have done
all I can." I did as I said, laid my burden at God's
feet, and did not pick it up again. In two days the
child was perfectly natural, and has since been free
from the trouble. She is now six years of age. Some
months later a second test came. She woke up at nine
o'clock at night crying and holding her ear. There
was to sense a gathering. I was alone. I took up my
Science and Health and Bible, but the more I worked
the louder she screamed. Error kept suggesting ma-
terial remedies, but I said firmly: "No; I shall not go
back to error. God will help me." Just then I thought
of my own fear, how excessive it was, and a conversation
I had with the Scientist who first voiced the truth to me,
came to mind. She said she always found it helpful
to treat herself and cast out her own fear before treat-
ing a patient. I put baby down and again took up
my Science and Health, and these were the words I
read: –
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"Every trial of our faith in God makes us stronger.
"Every trial of our faith in God makes us stronger.
The more difficult seems the material condition to be
overcome by Spirit, the stronger should be our faith
and the purer our love. The Apostle John says: 'There
is no fear in Love, but perfect Love casteth out fear'"
(Science and Health, p. 410). I looked up, the crying
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had ceased, the child was smiling, and in a few minutes
had ceased, the child was smiling, and in a few minutes
asked to be put to bed. There has been no further
trouble of that kind.
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I have since seen the power of Truth overcome error
I have since seen the power of Truth overcome error
of many forms, including croup, whooping-cough, ton-
silitis, etc. I am thankful for all these proofs, but far
more grateful am I for the spiritual teaching to love, to
forgive, to curb my tongue, and cease my criticism. –
M. A. H., Brockton, Mass.
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HEALED PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY
HEALED PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY
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I had been taking medicine continually for many
I had been taking medicine continually for many
years. Finally I was taken suddenly ill and could not
leave my room for about two months, then I went away
for three months, thinking that I should come back
and be able to continue my work. I improved very much,
but the fear of quick consumption was with my doctor
and my family and friends, and I was warned about the
coming winter. Only too soon the fear manifested
itself. I had worked just three weeks when all the pains
and aches returned, and I had to go to bed as soon as I
got home, so there was no pleasure in living. My em-
ployer advised me to see my physician, and said perhaps
I should not work that winter. I then and there turned
to Christian Science. I could not afford to give up work
and live away from home, neither did I want to depend
on doctors and medicine any longer. I took the book
and read it on my way to work, and at noon I lay down
on a couch instead of going out for luncheon and fell
asleep. When I awoke I was a different person, all
pains and aches had gone, and I was free. I was so