Chapter XVIII - Fruitage
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Then there appeared some complications, so distressing
Then there appeared some complications, so distressing
that I was unable to walk far, and had to sit down fre-
quently by the way. I thought I had Bright's disease, –
such excruciating pains, no tongue could tell my suffer-
ings. With all these things upon me, death seemed very
near. I had never joined any church, and I thought it
now too late, as I would have to wait six months on pro-
bation, and I would be dead before that.
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About this time I made some inquiries of my sister in
About this time I made some inquiries of my sister in
reference to Christian Science, as she had already turned to
that faith, and I soon found that it was just what I had
been looking for. I saw at once that it declared the truth
and nothing but the truth. I commenced reading Science
and Health, also the New Testament. I wanted to find
out what Jesus said, as I did not expect then to live long.
I did not go to the meetings, nor did I read Science and
Health to be cured, – not thinking of that, – but to be
saved from an everlasting hell hereafter. My sister urged
me to have a practitioner, but I kept on reading, and
praying to God in silence, and what happened? Where
had the diseases gone? I persisted in reading Science
and Health, together with the Bible, with the knowl-
edge that God as revealed by Christ Jesus can do
everything, that He made everything that was made,
that He can and does heal the afflicted. He has healed
me, thanks to His most holy name. – G. J. H., Charles-
ton, Ill.
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GRATEFUL FOR MANY BLESSINGS
GRATEFUL FOR MANY BLESSINGS
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In the year 1901, Christian Science found me a hope-
In the year 1901, Christian Science found me a hope-
less invalid. I had suffered for seven years previous with
a very painful back, the result of an operation. I could
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get no rest or sleep at night, as I could not lie down, but
get no rest or sleep at night, as I could not lie down, but
had to sit propped in a chair with pillows around me.
Only those who have suffered as I did can know the full
misery of it. I had come to the end of material means
and never hoped to get well. One day, however, while
out walking, it was my good fortune to come to a Christian
Scientist's house, and there the teaching was explained
to me. I was advised to buy Science and Health, which
I did, and the study of this book has healed my back en-
tirely. Christian Science has also cured me of long-
standing catarrh of the throat, and neuralgia with which
I had been afflicted from childhood. Before coming into
Science I had doctored with three of the best physicians
in Seattle, but none could give me relief.
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I am no longer a sufferer, but rejoice exceedingly in
I am no longer a sufferer, but rejoice exceedingly in
Christian Science. God's promise has been fulfilled to
me, "But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of
righteousness arise with healing in his wings." – E. O.,
Georgetown, Wash.
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FREED FROM NEURASTHENIC AND OTHER TROUBLES
FREED FROM NEURASTHENIC AND OTHER TROUBLES
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Christian Science found in me a minister's son who
Christian Science found in me a minister's son who
had failed to profit by continuous teaching in the old
thought. Some years ago I was pronounced by a pro-
fessor of materia medica, whose works are in general use,
a neurasthenic. I had been in this condition more or less
for eight years, and up to two years ago, when Christian
Science was first brought to my attention (thanks to Al-
mighty God) through a kind friend, I was almost con-
stantly taking medicine and had in all eleven physicians
who undoubtedly did their best, but without avail, not-