Chapter XVIII - Fruitage
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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-