Chapter XVIII - Fruitage
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to treat him, but was so frightened I could not think;
to treat him, but was so frightened I could not think;
so I picked up Science and Health, which lay on the
table beside me, and began reading aloud. I had read
but a few lines when these words came to me as though
a voice spoke, "The word of God is quick, and powerful,
and sharper than any two-edged sword." Almost im-
mediately after, the little one said, "Mamma, sing 'Shep-
herd,'" – our Leader's hymn, that both the big and
the little children love. I began singing, and commenc-
ing with the second line, the little voice joined me. I
shall never forget the feeling of joy and peace that came
over me, when I realized how quickly God's word, through
Science and Health and the beautiful hymn, had accom-
plished the healing work. This is only one of many
instances in which the power of God's word to heal has
been demonstrated in our home. – A. J. G., River-
side, Cal.
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RELIEF FROM MANY ILLS
RELIEF FROM MANY ILLS
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Paul said, "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your
Paul said, "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your
mind." In my own case deafness has been overcome by
an enlarged understanding of God's word, as explained
by Mrs. Eddy in Science and Health. Many times I
have been enabled to turn to God, to know it was His
will to help in trouble, and obtained the needed benefit.
Catarrh has disappeared; tonsilitis, which very frequently
laid me aside from duties in the schoolroom and home,
is no longer manifest. When temptation comes (for
Christian Science is both preventive and curative), I turn
to that wonderful book, Science and Health, and my
precious Bible, grown dearer since read in the new light
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of spiritual understanding, until I know that my mind is
of spiritual understanding, until I know that my mind is
renewed, because the action is changed and the inflam-
mation has abated.
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Thus in my experience in Christian Science, I have seen
Thus in my experience in Christian Science, I have seen
the transformation begun, and Truth is able to perfect
that which is begun in me so gloriously. – Mrs. C.A.
McL., Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.
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HEALTH AND PEACE ATTAINED
HEALTH AND PEACE ATTAINED
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For fifteen years I was a great sufferer physically and
For fifteen years I was a great sufferer physically and
mentally. Eminent physicians treated me for hereditary
consumption, torpid liver, and many other diseases. I
sought relief at famous springs, the ozone of Florida, and
the pure air of Colorado, but in vain. My life was one
ceaseless torture.
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During all this time, however, I was an earnest seeker
During all this time, however, I was an earnest seeker
after Truth. I examined every religious teaching with
a calm and unprejudiced attention. From an orthodox
Protestant I became a skeptic, and a follower of Voltaire,
Tom Paine, and Ingersoll; yet all the while I retained
faith in a supreme intelligent Being who made all. Sick,
weary, doubting, and despairing, I accidentally went into
a Christian Science church in New York City, on a Wed-
nesday evening, not knowing what kind of a place it was.
Seeing a large number of people going into the build-
ing, I followed, supposing that a marriage ceremony
had attracted the crowd. Being informed it was their
regular Wednesday evening service, I inquired as to the
denomination. I concluded that it was another new fad,
but after investigation I procured a copy of Science and
Health, promising I would read it carefully. I began