Chapter XVIII - Fruitage
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specialists, as a most extreme one. Many, upon looking
specialists, as a most extreme one. Many, upon looking
at me, would turn away with a wise shake of the head
and say, "What keeps her alive?" My physicians, who
were exceedingly kind and did all that lay within their
power for me, gave me up and the death sentence was
pronounced on me by all who attended me.
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It was then I realized that "man's extremity is God's
It was then I realized that "man's extremity is God's
opportunity." The "little book" was handed me at this
hour of great need. I read it, not thinking it would heal
me, but, like a drowning man, I grasped at it. I read it,
read it again, and soon found myself growing stronger;
then I kept on reading and was perfectly healed of all the
supposedly incurable diseases. – L. B., Austin, Minn.
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TRUTH MAKES FREE
TRUTH MAKES FREE
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As the son of a physician, a graduate in pharmacy,
As the son of a physician, a graduate in pharmacy,
and an ex-druggist, I had a perfect contempt for what
I thought Christian Science to be. About six and a half
years ago, however, having exhausted all material means
at my command, – materia medica, electricity, gym-
nastics, cycling, and so on, – and being in a hopeless
state, the study of Christian Science was taken up. I
had been a sufferer from catarrh and sore throat for over
thirty years, and in the last five were added several others,
including dyspepsia, and bronchitis, and a loss in flesh of
sixty pounds. I was completely healed, and regained
health, strength, and flesh through the spiritual under-
standing of Christian Science, the result of about six
weeks' study. This good and perfect gift came to me
through the careful and prayerful study of Christian
Science, as revealed to the world to-day through Science
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and Health. The promise of Christ Jesus, "the truth
and Health. The promise of Christ Jesus, "the truth
shall make you free," was fulfilled, and the past six years
of health and harmony have been spent in striving to
"hold fast that which is good."
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While most grateful for the physical healing, my grati-
While most grateful for the physical healing, my grati-
tude for the mental and spiritual regeneration is beyond
expression. When I learned that Jesus' mission of heal-
ing sickness as well as sin did not end with his short stay
upon earth, but is practical in all ages, my joy was un-
bounded. Having spent thousands in the old way, it
seemed wonderful to be healed at such small cost as the
price of the "little book" and a few weeks' study. Every
thought of prejudice immediately vanished before the
proofs that Christian Science is indeed the elucidation
and practical application of Jesus' teachings, which are
demonstrable truth, "The same yesterday, and to-day,
and forever." – C. N. C., Memphis, Tenn.
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DEAF EARS UNSTOPPED
DEAF EARS UNSTOPPED
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As a mother of a family my heart goes out in love and
As a mother of a family my heart goes out in love and
gratitude to that good woman we are privileged to call
our Leader, for all she has done through her book for me
and mine.
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Ten years ago I was healed of hereditary deafness and
Ten years ago I was healed of hereditary deafness and
catarrh of the head, simply through reading the book,
Science and Health. For years previous I had consulted
and taken treatment from some of the best specialists
for the ear and throat, both in England and America,
but grew worse all the time. I was then urged by a lady
who had been healed through Christian Science to buy
this book and study it. I did so very reluctantly, but