Chapter XVIII - Fruitage
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however, dropped my medicine and read for three days;
however, dropped my medicine and read for three days;
then a light began to shine in the darkness. I was healed
of the trouble and have never had to take medicine since.
I have studied Science and Health faithfully ever since,
and other ailments have disappeared. My little daughter
has also been healed and has learned to use this knowledge
in her school work. – Mrs. O. R., Leadville, Col.
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LIVER COMPLAINT HEALED
LIVER COMPLAINT HEALED
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As my thoughts go back to the time when I believed
As my thoughts go back to the time when I believed
I had nothing to live for, and when each morning's awak-
ing from sleep brought a sense of disappointment to find
myself still among the living (for I had hoped each night
that I closed my eyes in sleep that it would be the last
time), my heart overflows with love and gratitude to
God for our dear Leader who discovered this blessed
truth and to the dear ones who have helped me so lov-
ingly and patiently over many rough places.
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Twelve years ago, I consulted a physician because I
Twelve years ago, I consulted a physician because I
had noticed some odd-looking spots on one of my arms.
He said they were liver spots, but that it was not worth
while prescribing for those few, that I should wait until
I was covered with them. About three months later,
with the exception of my face and hands, I was covered
with them. Then I became alarmed and called on
another physician who prescribed for me, but he finally
said he could do no more for me. Other physicians
were consulted with no better results. Six years ago,
friends advised me to see their family physician, and
when I called on him he said he was positive he could
cure me, so I asked him to prescribe for me. At the
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end of two years, after prescribing steadily, he said I
end of two years, after prescribing steadily, he said I
was so full of medicine that he was afraid to have me
take any more, and advised a rest. After having paid
out a small fortune, I was no better, and very much
discouraged.
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Two years ago, having failed in business, I applied to
Two years ago, having failed in business, I applied to
one of my patrons for a furnished room where I could
meet the few I still had left. This lady, who is a Christian
Scientist, loaned me Science and Health, and because
she asked me so often how I was getting on with the
book, I began reading it. I also attended the Wednes-
day evening meetings which I found very interesting.
After hearing the testimonies at the meetings, I decided
to speak to some practitioner about these spots, but
not until I had at least a hundred dollars on hand, be-
cause I thought I would require that amount for treat-
ments, as I had been accustomed to paying high prices.
I had not inquired about prices, and in fact did not speak
to any one about my intentions, because I felt sensitive
on this subject. When I had read about half of Science
and Health, I missed the spots, and upon searching
could find no trace of them. They had entirely dis-
appeared without treatment. In a few weeks the read-
ing of that book had accomplished what materia medica
had failed to accomplish in ten years. It is impossible
to express the feeling of relief and happiness which came
over me then. – C. K., Astoria, N. Y.
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A CONVINCING INVESTIGATION
A CONVINCING INVESTIGATION
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While I have testified to those around me and in many
While I have testified to those around me and in many
localities, of my healing in Christian Science, I feel that