Chapter XVIII - Fruitage
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material remedies I had and threw them away. That
material remedies I had and threw them away. That
was seven years ago, and I have not had any use for them
since. My husband was healed of the tobacco habit
of fifty years' standing, also of kidney trouble, by read-
ing Science and Health. I have not words to express
the gratitude I feel to-day for the many blessings that
have come to our home. – Mrs. M. K. O., Seattle,
Wash.
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A HELPFUL HEALING
A HELPFUL HEALING
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I became interested in Christian Science about eleven
I became interested in Christian Science about eleven
years ago, and was healed of neuralgia of the stomach,
from which I had suffered from a child. As I grew older,
the spells became more frequent and more severe; the
only relief physicians could give me was by hypodermic
injections of morphine. Finally, after each spell, I would
be prostrated for a day or two with the after-effect of the
morphine. I was entirely healed of this trouble through
the study of Science and Health. I think I never realized
what fear meant until I began to try and put into practice
my understanding of Christian Science for my children.
I have proved, however, many times, that fear can
neither help nor hinder in our demonstration of truth.
The first time I realized this was in the overcoming of
a severe case of croup for my little boy. I was
awakened one night by the sound that seems to bring
terror to every mother's heart, and found the little
fellow sitting up in bed, gasping for breath. I got up,
took him in my arms, and went into the next room.
My first thought was, "O if only there was another
Christian Scientist in town!" But there was not, and
the work must be done and done quickly. I tried
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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
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reading the book on Tuesday and finished on Friday of
reading the book on Tuesday and finished on Friday of
the same week. I was still in the dark. I laid the book
down, involuntarily closed my eyes, and silently prayed
to God.
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I remained in that attitude a few moments, when I
I remained in that attitude a few moments, when I
felt like the mariner who had been tossed for days upon
a boisterous sea, the clouds bending low, the billows
rolling high, all nature wrapped in darkness; in his de-
spair he kneels and commits his soul to God, when he
suddenly beholds the North Star breaking through the
clouds, enabling him to guide his ship to the shores of
safety. Many things were made plain to me. I saw
that there is one Fatherhood of God and one brother-
hood of man; that though "once I was blind, now I see;"
that there was no more pain, nor aches, no fear, nor in-
digestion. I slept that night like a babe and awoke next
morning refreshed. There are now no traces whatever of
my former complaint and I feel like a new being. – L. P.,
New York, N. Y.
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HEALTH AND PEACE GAINED
HEALTH AND PEACE GAINED
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About nine years ago I was drawn to Christian
About nine years ago I was drawn to Christian
Science by a relative whose many afflictions had given
place to health and harmony, and whose loving grati-
tude was reflected in every word and deed. The
thought came to me, God indeed healeth all our
diseases.
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My first reading of Science and Health was without
My first reading of Science and Health was without
understanding. I was full of darkness and gloom, and
it was laid aside for a time. The good seed had been
sown, however, and erelong the reading was resumed,
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and with such interest that my afflictions disappeared
and with such interest that my afflictions disappeared
"like mist before the morning sun." Asthma (thought
to be hereditary), neuralgia in an aggravated form, and
besides these, the tobacco and liquor habit of many years'
standing left me. Bless the Lord, "He sent his word"
and healed me, – for the reading of Science and Health
brought to my consciousness the truth that makes free. –
S., Shellman, Ga.
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CONSUMPTION QUICKLY CURED
CONSUMPTION QUICKLY CURED
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I became interested in Christian Science nearly five
I became interested in Christian Science nearly five
years ago through the healing of my wife of what the
doctors called consumption in its last stages. I had tried
everything that I could get in the way of materia medica,
and every doctor would tell me nearly the same story
about the case. At last they recommended for her only
a higher, drier climate, and when she would be at her
worst to give her something to quiet her.
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I tried different climates, but she was no better,
I tried different climates, but she was no better,
indeed worse. At last she struggled along until the
first of March, 1899. She had taken to her bed again.
For two days and nights she suffered, and I called a
physician. He came and diagnosed the case, and said
that he could do nothing for her but give her some
morphine tablets to make her rest. I gave her two
of them according to direction, and just before the
time to give her the third, she called me to her bed-
side, and said, "Don't give me any more of that stuff,
for it does me more harm than good," so I turned and
placed them in the fire, though I did not then know any-
thing about Christian Science. We had heard of it, but
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that was all. I gave her the last tablet at eight o'clock
that was all. I gave her the last tablet at eight o'clock
that night, and about nine o'clock the next day a lady
who had been healed in Christian Science visited her,
and introduced her to this great truth. She accepted it
and thought she would try it. The lady loaned her Sci-
ence and Health. She got the book about ten o'clock
that day and read it until dinner was called. She ate a
hearty dinner, the first in about three days, and that same
evening she dressed herself, walked into the dining-room,
ate a hearty supper and enjoyed it. She slept well that
night. She borrowed this lady's copy of Science and
Health two hours each day for eight days, and was
healed. The first day that she read Science and Health
she weighed about ninety-five pounds. Three months
later she weighed one hundred and thirty-five pounds. –
A. J. D., Houston, Tex.
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A PROFITABLE STUDY
A PROFITABLE STUDY
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It may help others to know that some one was really
It may help others to know that some one was really
healed of severe illness through Christian Science. It
is over nine years since we first became interested in
the Science, and it would be hard to find a healthier
person than I am now. I can go all day, from morn-
ing till night, upheld by the thought that "they that
wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength." I
can truly say that I scarcely know what physical wear-
iness is any more. Before I came into Science the
physicians said that one lung was gone, and that the
other was affected with tuberculosis; so, from their
standpoint, there was little left for me to hope for. We
had tried every remedy that they had suggested. I had
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gone to the mountains, but could not stay there on account
gone to the mountains, but could not stay there on account
of the altitude; and when they did not know what else
to do, they said we would better go to England – that
the ocean air would be beneficial. So we spent three
months in the British Isles, and when I came back I
seemed much better, but this only lasted a short time.
In little more than a month I was worse than ever, and
my mother was told that I had but a few weeks, or at
most months, to live.
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At that time, a lady, a stranger to us, suggested that
At that time, a lady, a stranger to us, suggested that
we try Christian Science. There was no prejudice against
it, as we did not even know what it was. We knew of
no Scientists in the Western town where we were living,
and when we were told that we could send to Kansas City
for absent treatment, we thought it was absurd. We were
then told that many people had been healed through the
reading of the Christian Science textbook, Science and
Health, and to us this seemed a little worse than the
absent treatment, but as we had tried everything we
had heard of up to that time, my mother sent for the
book.
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It came in the middle of October and we began to read
It came in the middle of October and we began to read
it together. It seemed to me from the first that it was
something I had always believed, but did not know how
to express – it seemed such a natural thing. My im-
provement was very gradual, but I felt I was recovering.
After the Christmas holidays I started in at school and
went the whole term without missing a day, – some-
thing I had never done before. I finished my school
course without missing a day – in fact, I have not spent
a day in bed since that time. I feel absolutely certain
that I have two sound, healthy lungs now. The hollows
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in my chest have filled out, and I breathe perfectly on both
in my chest have filled out, and I breathe perfectly on both
sides; rarely have a cold to meet, and have not a sign of
a cough.
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People sometimes say, "Oh, well, maybe you never had
People sometimes say, "Oh, well, maybe you never had
consumption." Well, I had all the symptoms, and they
are every one gone through the reading of Science and
Health. – E. L. B., Chicago, Ill.
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HEALED OF INFIDELITY AND MANY PHYSICAL ILLS
HEALED OF INFIDELITY AND MANY PHYSICAL ILLS
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I feel compelled to write my testimony and hope that
I feel compelled to write my testimony and hope that
I may be accepted as one more witness to the Truth as con-
tained in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
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In the year 1883 I first heard of Christian Science. I
In the year 1883 I first heard of Christian Science. I
was sitting in a saloon in Leadville, Col., reading a daily
paper of that place. My eyes lighted upon an article
which spoke of some peculiar people in Boston who
claimed to have discovered how to heal as Jesus healed.
I do not remember much of the article, but those words
stayed with me.
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I had drifted out to Colorado from New York City (my
I had drifted out to Colorado from New York City (my
home), where I had been under the treatment of many
leading physicians. The last one, who was too honest
to take my money knowing that he could not cure me,
advised me to keep away from doctors and quit taking
medicine, as nothing but death could cure me. My
trouble was pronounced by some to be Bright's disease,
by others gravel on the kidneys with very acute inflam-
mation of the bladder and prostate gland.
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In the spring of 1888 my wife and myself were spend-
In the spring of 1888 my wife and myself were spend-
ing the evening at the house of a gentleman whose wife
had been healed in the East by Christian Science. The
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gentleman took a book from its bookcase saying, "Here
gentleman took a book from its bookcase saying, "Here
is a work on Christian Science." It proved to be Science
and Health. I knew as soon as I had read the title-page
that this was the very book we wanted. We immediately
sent for the book, and when it arrived we obeyed the angel
and feasted on it. I was very much prejudiced against
the Bible, and my first demonstration over self was to
consent to read the four Gospels. My wife bought me a
New Testament and I began to read it. What a change
came over me! All my prejudice was gone in an instant!
When I read the Master's words, I caught his meaning
and the lesson he tried to convey. It was not difficult for
me to accept the whole Bible, for I could not help myself,
I was just captured. The disease with which I had been
troubled for years tormented me worse than ever for
about six months, as if trying to turn me aside; but I lost
all fear of it.
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I kept up my study of Science and Health and the dis-
I kept up my study of Science and Health and the dis-
ease disappeared. I can honestly say that Science and
Health was my only healer, and it has been my only
teacher. – R. A. C., Los Angeles, Cal.
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DISEASED EYES CURED
DISEASED EYES CURED
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Christian Science came to me when I was a wreck, my
Christian Science came to me when I was a wreck, my
body being completely covered with sores. My eyes were
very bad, so that I sat in a darkened room for weeks to-
gether, most of the time in bed under opiates. The home
doctor and a specialist said the disease of the eyes could not
be cured, though they might help me for a while. I had
one operation, and the doctor said if I took cold I would
become totally blind. My suffering was beyond telling.
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A clergyman called almost every day, and sat by my bed
A clergyman called almost every day, and sat by my bed
and wept, and my good, kind doctor shed tears many times.
Finally, after a year of this terrible suffering, I was sent
to Indiana, to a sister who had been healed of lung trouble
by Christian Science. The first day I was there she read
to me from the Bible and from "Science and Health with
Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, and I was healed.
I knew that God was no respecter of persons, and when I
saw what had been done for my sister, who was changed
from being a mere frame to a strong, robust, healthy, rosy-
cheeked woman, the cough all gone, I said, "God has as
much for me, if I will accept it." I was healed instan-
taneously by Christian Science, and am thankful to God
for giving us this understanding through Mrs. Eddy,
our beloved Leader. I am now in perfect health. –
Mrs. F. S., Laurel, Miss.
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THE TEXTBOOK HEALED ME
THE TEXTBOOK HEALED ME
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For twelve years previous to the fall of 1897 I had been
For twelve years previous to the fall of 1897 I had been
under the care of a physician much of the time. Different
opinions were given by them, as to the nature of the trouble,
some diagnosing it as an abnormal growth, etc. I was
healed through reading "Science and Health with Key to
the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy. It was a clear case of
transformation of the body by the renewal of the mind.
I am perfectly well at the present time. – J. M. H.,
Omaha, Neb.
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OBSTINATE STOMACH TROUBLE HEALED
OBSTINATE STOMACH TROUBLE HEALED
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There is no doubt that by far the greater number come
There is no doubt that by far the greater number come
to Christian Science by the way of physical healing, but
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there are those to whom this does not particularly appeal.
there are those to whom this does not particularly appeal.
In the hope that it may be of benefit to some such, and in
gratitude for help received, I submit my own experience.
Three years ago I knew nothing of Christian Science, aside
from the knowledge gathered from the daily papers and
current literature. When I thought of the subject at all,
it was to class Christian Science with various human the-
ories with which I could not be in sympathy, for they
seemed to rely upon both good and evil. I had never
known of a case of healing, had never read the textbook
or heard of the Journal or Sentinel, but I would sometimes
see people going into the Christian Science church. I was
tired of trying to find anything satisfactory in religious
belief, for it seemed as if God either could not or would
not bring into harmony the terrible conditions existing in
human society. I had quit using any form of prayer ex-
cept the Lord's Prayer, and even then omitted the words
"lead us not into temptation." How I longed to know
just a little of the "why?" and "wherefore?" of it all.
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Here is where Christian Science found me. I was
Here is where Christian Science found me. I was
thrown in contact with a dear friend of whom I had seen
very little for a year or more, a thoroughly educated woman
and a thinker. She told me she had taken some treatments
in Christian Science for a physical trouble, and had be-
come very much interested in the study of "Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy. She
asked me if I would like to look at the book, and I said I
I would be glad to do so. The first chapter, "Prayer,"
appealed to me from the first, and when I came to Mrs.
Eddy's spiritual sense of the Lord's Prayer (Science and
Health, p. 17), my interest was fully aroused. I knew
that in a dim way I was learning what it means to "pray
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without ceasing." Very soon I bought a book of my own,
without ceasing." Very soon I bought a book of my own,
and with the help of our Lesson-Sermons, as given in the
Quarterly, I began in earnest the study of Science and
Health, in connection with the Bible.
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I stood very much in need of physical healing at this
I stood very much in need of physical healing at this
time, having suffered for several years from an obstinate
form of stomach trouble. So far as I know, I gave no
thought to the benefits I might derive physically from the
study, but I did believe this Science held the truth of things,
and I was so absorbed in getting an understanding of the
Principle that I thought very little of myself. After about
three or four months' study I realized that the stomach
trouble was gone, and with it went other physical troubles,
which have never returned. This healing was brought
about by the earnest, conscientious seeking for the truth,
as contained in the Bible and interpreted by our Leader
in our textbook, Science and Health. I have since learned
more of the Science of healing and have been able in a
small way to help others in need. I have also learned
that in living and loving is healing realized, and in reflect-
ing divine Love I have the "signs following."
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When we think of the pure, loving, unselfish life Mrs.
When we think of the pure, loving, unselfish life Mrs.
Eddy must have lived in order to become conscious of this
truth and give it to us, words are a poor medium through
which to express the gratitude which her followers feel for
her. It is best expressed by obediently following her, even
as she is following Christ. – H. T., Omaha, Neb.
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DYSPEPSIA QUICKLY HEALED
DYSPEPSIA QUICKLY HEALED
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It has occurred to me that I have had ample time to
It has occurred to me that I have had ample time to
meditate on the many blessings which I have received
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through Christian Science, as it is now more than six
through Christian Science, as it is now more than six
years since I was entirely healed of dyspepsia as well as
constipation in its worst form by the reading of Science
and Health. So aggravated were the conditions that for
three years or more I was unable to drink a glass of cold
water. Everything that I drank had to be hot, and my
only means of relief from the bowel trouble was hot water
injections, for a period of more than three years.
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I can truthfully say that I was permanently, and I might
I can truthfully say that I was permanently, and I might
say instantly, healed of those two ailments by reading
Science and Health as before stated, and in fact I do not
think I had read more than thirty pages of this book when
I ignored entirely the most rigid kind of diet. I ate and
drank everything I wished without a single harmful effect
from that time to this date, and there has not been a drop
of medicine in our home for more than six years, in a fam-
ily of five.
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I have also seen the power of Truth manifested in our
I have also seen the power of Truth manifested in our
home by having our youngest child relieved of the most
excruciating pain, and changed to his most playful mood,
immediately upon notifying one of the faithful practi-
tioners of this city. For all this I am endeavoring to be
thankful to God and to our faithful Leader, Mrs. Eddy,
whose pure and undefiled life enabled her to discover this
precious truth for the benefit of all mankind. – M. C.
McK., Denver, Col.
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AFTER TWENTY YEARS' SUFFERING
AFTER TWENTY YEARS' SUFFERING
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From early girlhood I was considered an invalid, hav-
From early girlhood I was considered an invalid, hav-
ing been injured by a hard fall while playing. The pain
was intense for some time and for several hours I was un-
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able to walk or stand alone. Later, a growing weakness
able to walk or stand alone. Later, a growing weakness
of the back accompanied with sharp pains alarmed my
parents, who called a physician, and he pronounced it
spinal trouble. Then followed nearly twenty years of
increased suffering, at times very severe. As years went
by and I became a wife and mother, my suffering in-
creased. Everything that medical skill could do was
done, but finding no lasting benefit from anything, I lost
hope of recovery.
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When Christian Science found me I was under the
When Christian Science found me I was under the
doctor's sentence that if I lived the week through I would
become entirely helpless, not able to move hand or foot.
My husband was a travelling man, and being urgently
called home, he met an old friend on the train who asked
why we did not try Christian Science. The reply, We
know nothing of it, was followed by a brief explanation
of its healing power and the benefit his family had re-
ceived. This inspired my husband with new hope, and
on his arrival at home he called on a practitioner, who
recommended our getting Science and Health, which we
did, but ignorance and the prejudice of old education
produced such fear that I hid the book under the covers
of the bed whenever the children came into the room,
fearing that it was not of God and would injure them.
God's dear love was, however, more potent than these
foolish fears, and the first day I read from its sacred pages
I was convinced its teachings were the same truths as
Jesus Christ had taught centuries ago. When I had read
a few pages, I reached out and threw my medicine from the
open window at the head of my bed. I then turned back to
the book and began reading again, when, lo, the Christ-idea
dawned upon me, and I was healed instantaneously.
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I first noticed the spot in my back cooling, and soon
I first noticed the spot in my back cooling, and soon
I got out of bed. I continued to read eagerly; I felt as
if I wanted to devour the healing truth, and drank it in
as a thirsty plant does the gentle rain. When dinner was
prepared, I walked out and ate a hearty meal with the
family, to the amazement of all. We shall never forget
what a joyful meal this was. How we did thank God
for Christian Science!
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As year after year has gone by, till twenty years have
As year after year has gone by, till twenty years have
passed and the healing has remained perfect, I have
grown to thank God with deeper sincerity that one brave
woman was found pure enough to bring forth this Christ‑
healing again, to remain forever among men and to save
suffering humanity from all disease and sin. – Mrs.
P. L. H., Fairmont, Minn.
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FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE AND JOY
FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE AND JOY
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I have often had a desire to make public what Chris-
I have often had a desire to make public what Chris-
tian Science has done for me, but I never could tell of
all my blessings, they are so many. From childhood
I was always sick, never knew one hour of rest, and was
under the doctor's care most of the time. I was living in
the East at that time, and was advised to try change of
climate, which I did. I came West with my family in
the spring of the year, but instead of growing better I
grew steadily worse, until at last I was obliged to keep
my bed for nearly three years, – a great sufferer. My
ailments were, it seemed, all that flesh is heir to, and
were called incurable by the doctors; viz., Bright's dis-
ease, and many others, – in the last stages. My case was
known among physicians, many of whom were prominent
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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
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had not read fifty pages before I felt I had indeed found
had not read fifty pages before I felt I had indeed found
the truth which makes free, and can truly say, from that
time I have never had a return of the ailment.
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That for which I am, however, most grateful, is the
That for which I am, however, most grateful, is the
daily help it is to me in my household of young chil-
dren. I am sure if mothers only knew what Christian
Science truly means they would give all they possess
to know it. We have seen croup, measles, fever, and
various other children's complaints, so-called, disappear
like dew before the morning sun, through the applica-
tion of Christian Science, – the understanding of God
as ever-present and omnipotent. It has been proven
to me without a doubt that God is a very present help in
trouble, and what a blessed help this wonderful truth is
in the training of our children, and how quickly the child
grasps it.
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Some time ago my little girl, then three years old,
Some time ago my little girl, then three years old,
dislocated her shoulder. I was alone in the house at
the time. The pain was so intense that she became
faint. I treated her the best I knew how, but kept
holding the thought that just as soon as some one came
I would run for help. She seemed to grow worse and
cried very much. I undressed her and tried to twist
the arm into place, but it caused such suffering that I
began to get afraid. Then like a flash came the thought,
What would you do if you were out of the reach of a prac-
titioner? Now is your time to prove God's power and
presence. With these thoughts came such a sense of
calm and trustfulness that I lost all fear. I then asked
the child if I should read to her; she said "Yes, mamma,
read the truth-book." I began reading aloud to her
from Science and Health. In about half an hour I noticed
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she tried to lift the arm but screamed and became
she tried to lift the arm but screamed and became
very pale. I continued to read aloud and again she made
an effort to put some candy into her mouth. This time
I noticed with joy that she almost reached her mouth
before she felt the pain. I kept reading aloud to her
until my sister and two boys came in, when she jumped
off her bed, so delighted to see her brothers that she for-
got her arm. She then began to tell her aunt that she
had broken her arm and mamma treated it with the truth-
book. When this happened, it was about 10.30 A. M.
and by 3 P. M. she was playing out doors as though
nothing had ever happened. – Mrs. M. G., Winnipeg,
Man.
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SAVED FROM INSANITY AND SUICIDE
SAVED FROM INSANITY AND SUICIDE
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A few years ago, while under a sense of darkness and
A few years ago, while under a sense of darkness and
despair caused by ill health and an unhappy home, Sci-
ence and Health was loaned me with a request that I
should read it.
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At that time my daughter was given up by materia
At that time my daughter was given up by materia
medica to die of lingering consumption, supposed to have
been inherited. My own condition seemed even more
alarming, as insanity was being manifested, and rather
than go to an insane asylum, it seemed to me the only
thing to do was to commit suicide. Heart trouble, kid-
ney complaint, and continual headaches caused from
female trouble were some of the many ailments I had
to contend with. My doctor tried to persuade me to
undergo an operation as a means of relief, but I had
submitted to a severe operation ten years previous, and
found only additional suffering as a result, so I would
not consent.
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When I began with Science and Health, I read the
When I began with Science and Health, I read the
chapter on "Prayer" first, and at that time did not sup-
pose it possible for me to remember anything I read,
but felt a sweet sense of God's protection and power,
and a hope that I should at last find Him to be what
I so much needed, – a present help in time of trouble.
Before that chapter on "Prayer" was finished, my daugh-
ter was downstairs eating three meals a day, and daily
growing stronger. Before I had finished reading the
textbook she was well, but never having heard that the
reading of Science and Health healed any one, it was
several months before I gave God the glory.
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One by one my many ailments left me, all but the head-
One by one my many ailments left me, all but the head-
aches; they were less frequent, until at the end of three
years the fear of them was entirely overcome.
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Neither myself nor my daughter have ever received
Neither myself nor my daughter have ever received
treatments, but the study of the Bible and Science and
Health, the Christian Science textbook by Mrs. Eddy,
has healed us and keeps us well.
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While Christian Science was very new to me, I at-
While Christian Science was very new to me, I at-
tended an experience meeting in First Church of Christ,
Scientist, Chicago. A gentleman told of an unhappy
woman who was about to separate from her husband.
This gentleman had asked her if she did not love her
husband. She replied, "No; when I married him I
did, but not now." He told her God made man in His
image and likeness, and that He is perfect. He said
to her, "Go home and see only God's perfect man; you
don't need to love a sinful mortal such as you have been
looking upon." The lady followed his advice, as he
told her there is no separation in divine Mind. In a
short time peace and harmony were in her home, and
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both husband and wife became members of a Christian
both husband and wife became members of a Christian
Science church.
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This testimony was like a message from heaven to me.
This testimony was like a message from heaven to me.
I had received many benefits from the study of Science
and Health, but it had never dawned upon my darkened
consciousness till then how wonderful our God is. I
knew what had taken place in that home could take place
in my unhappy home where there was neither rest nor
peace.
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I hopefully took up my cross, and step by step my
I hopefully took up my cross, and step by step my
burden grew lighter, as I journeyed along, realizing the
presence of the Christ, Truth, that indeed makes us
free. Not all at once did any outward change appear,
but at the end of three years all was peace, all the
members of the family attending church together and
realizing that there is but one Mind. – E. J. B., Supe-
rior, Wis.
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STOMACH TROUBLE HEALED
STOMACH TROUBLE HEALED
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I was healed of stomach trouble of many years' stand-
I was healed of stomach trouble of many years' stand-
ing by reading Science and Health. My condition had
reached the stage in which I had periodical attacks, that
came on with greater frequency. I was a travelling sales-
man, and it was a common occurrence for me to have to
call a physician to my hotel to administer morphine for
an acute form of this disease. This became a regular
thing at certain places, and these attacks always left me
worse than before. As a result of the last one I lost a
great deal in weight. I had tried many physicians and
most of the usual remedies during these years of suffer-
ing, without any good result. Finally, as a last resort, I
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decided to try Christian Science, and I was healed by
decided to try Christian Science, and I was healed by
reading "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures"
by Mrs. Eddy.
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My health has been of the best since I was healed, now
My health has been of the best since I was healed, now
six years ago. In the family we have depended entirely
on Christian Science for our healing, and have ever found
it efficacious. We consider the physical healing, however,
only incidental to the understanding of God and His good-
ness. This, together with our increased love for the Bible,
is proving most valuable to us. We are humbly trying
to live the lives that will prove our gratitude to God, and
to our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy. – Charles E. Peck,
St. Johnsbury, Vt.
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FREED FROM MANY YEARS OF SUFFERING
FREED FROM MANY YEARS OF SUFFERING
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In the spring of 1880 I was taken down with a severe
In the spring of 1880 I was taken down with a severe
attack of stomach trouble, was bedfast for three months,
and not able to drive out for nearly six months. During
this time I had three good doctors treating me. I gained
a little in strength, but had very little relief from the
stomach trouble. I was recommended to try mineral
springs and did so, but with the same disappointment. I
went to a sanitarium, but yet the stomach trouble pre-
vailed. I had some friends who recommended patent
medicines, but no healing came.
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I worried along in this way for several years. Finally
I worried along in this way for several years. Finally
I read medicine nearly two years with a good doctor
friend, especially for my own benefit, and during this
time I had a severe attack of bladder trouble, and for
fifteen years I suffered so severely at times that I thought
life was not really worth living. In connection with these
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troubles I suffered every winter with rheumatism and
troubles I suffered every winter with rheumatism and
the grip. I also had a growth coming on both eyes called
cataract, which caused my eyes to be inflamed nearly
all the time, and this growth had made such progress
that it was causing my vision to be very dim when read-
ing. Corns were not forgotten, as I was reminded of
them very frequently, and for all these troubles I had tried
every remedy I heard of that I was able to get, specialists
included, without relief.
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Thanks to a friend who took me in this hopeless, dis
Thanks to a friend who took me in this hopeless, dis
couraged condition and led me to the light that never
knows darkness, I got a copy of Science and Health by
Mrs. Eddy and was healed in a short time by reading this
work. – D. W. L., Anderson, Ind.
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RELIEF FROM INTENSE SUFFERING
RELIEF FROM INTENSE SUFFERING
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I became interested in Christian Science in 1901. For
I became interested in Christian Science in 1901. For
four or five years I had suffered with severe attacks which
nothing but an opiate seemed to relieve. After one
which I think was the worst I ever had, I consulted our
family physician, who diagnosed my case as a dangerous
kidney disease and said that no medicine could help me
but that I must undergo a surgical operation. I con-
tinued to grow worse and went to see the physician again,
and he advised me to consult a doctor who was connected
with the city hospital of Augusta. This doctor made
an examination and diagnosed the difficulty as some-
thing different but quite as serious. Meanwhile a friend
offered me a copy of Science and Health. I said I did
not care to read the book, but she was so urgent that I
finally promised to do so. I received the book on Satur-
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day, and on Sunday morning I sat down to read it. When
day, and on Sunday morning I sat down to read it. When
I reached the place where Mrs. Eddy says she found this
truth in the Bible, I began comparing the two books. I
read passages which looked very reasonable to me, and
said to myself, This is nearer to the truth than any-
thing I have ever seen. I continued to read all day,
stopping only long enough to eat my dinner. As I read
on, everything became clearer to me, and I felt that I
was healed. During the evening a neighbor came in,
and I said, "I am healed, and that book has healed me."
I read on and was certainly healed. Eight days after
my healing I did my own washing. This occurred in
February, 1901. About six weeks after, I was called
to care for my mother, who was under the care of my
former physician. I again let him examine my side,
as he wished to see if the trouble was still there. He
said, "It is certainly gone." I said to him, "Doctor,
you told me I would never be a well woman unless I was
operated upon; what has healed me?" He replied, "God
has healed you." – S. H. L., North Pittston, Me.
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GRATEFUL FOR MANY BLESSINGS
GRATEFUL FOR MANY BLESSINGS
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It is with sincere gratitude for the many blessings Chris-
It is with sincere gratitude for the many blessings Chris-
tian Science has brought me, that I give this testimony.
I first heard of Christian Science about fifteen years
ago. A friend of mine was taking treatment for physical
troubles, and was reading the textbook of Christian
Science, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
The title of the book appealed to me very strongly. I
said to my friend, "If that is a Key to the Scriptures,
I must have it."
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I had long been a member of a Bible class in an or-
I had long been a member of a Bible class in an or-
thodox Sabbath school, but I never felt satisfied with
that which was taught; there was something lacking,
I did not understand then what it was. I purchased a
copy of Science and Health and began to study it. I
wish I could express in words what that book brought
me. It illumined the Bible with a glorious light and I
began to understand some of the Master's sayings, and
tried to apply them.
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I had had a longing to live a better Christian life for
I had had a longing to live a better Christian life for
many years, and often wondered why I failed so utterly
to understand the Bible. Now I knew; it was lack of
spiritual apprehension.
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I did not know at first that people were healed of dis-
I did not know at first that people were healed of dis-
ease and sin by simply reading Science and Health,
but found after a while that such was the case. At
that time I had many physical troubles, and one after
another of these ills simply disappeared and I found
that I had no disease, – I was perfectly free. The
spiritual uplifting was glorious, too, and as I go on in the
study of this blessed Science, I find I am gaining surely
an understanding that helps me to overcome both sin and
disease in myself and in others. My faith in good is in-
creased and I know I am losing my belief in evil as a power
equal to good. The pathway is not wearisome, because
each victory over self gives stronger faith and a more
earnest desire to press on. – E. J. R., Toledo, Ohio.
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GRATEFUL FOR MORAL AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
GRATEFUL FOR MORAL AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
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About four years ago, after I had tried different ways
About four years ago, after I had tried different ways
and means to be relieved from bodily suffering, a faith-
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ful friend called my attention to the teaching of Chris-
ful friend called my attention to the teaching of Chris-
tian Science. After some opposition, I decided to in-
vestigate it, with the thoughtthat if this teaching would
be helpful, it was meant for me as well as for others; if
it did not afford any help, I could put it aside again, but
that I would find out and be convinced.
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After I had read Mrs. Eddy's work, Science and Health,
After I had read Mrs. Eddy's work, Science and Health,
a few days, I found that my ailments had disappeared,
and a rest had come to me which I had never before known.
I had smoked almost incessantly, although I had often
determined to use my will power and never smoke again,
but had always failed. This desire as well as the de-
sire for drink simply disappeared, and I wish to say here,
that I received all these benefits before I had gained much
understanding of what I was reading. Like a prisoner,
who had been in chains for years, I was suddenly set free.
I did not then know how the chain had been removed,
but I had to acknowledge that it came through the reading
of this book. I then felt an ardent desire to read more,
and to know what this power was that had freed me
in a few days of that which I had been trying for years
to shake off and had failed. It then became clear to
me that this was the truth which Jesus Christ taught
and preached to free humanity almost two thousand
years ago. It did not, however, occur to me to apply
it in my business affairs; on the contrary, I first thought
that if I continued in my study I would have to retire
from business.
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This did not happen, however, for I gradually found
This did not happen, however, for I gradually found
that the little understanding of this wonderful teach-
ing which I had acquired became a great help to me in
my business. I became more friendly, more honest,
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more loving to my fellow-men; and I also acquired better
more loving to my fellow-men; and I also acquired better
judgment and was able to do the right thing at the right
time. As a natural result my business improved. Be-
fore I knew anything of Christian Science my business
had often been a burden to me, fear and worry deprived
me of my rest. How different it is now! Through the
study of the Bible, which now possesses unmeasurable
treasures for me, and for our textbook, Science and Health,
and the other works of our Leader, I receive peace and
confidence in God and that insight into character which
is necessary for the correct management of any business.
– W. H. H., Bloomfield, Neb.
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HEREDITARY DISEASE OF THE LUNGS CURED
HEREDITARY DISEASE OF THE LUNGS CURED
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For a long time I have been impelled to contribute a
For a long time I have been impelled to contribute a
testimony of the healing power of Truth. As I read
other testimonies and rejoice in them, some one may
rejoice in mine. I was healed by reading Science and
Health. By applying it, I found it to be the truth that
Jesus taught, – the truth that sets free.
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From childhood I had never known a well day. I
From childhood I had never known a well day. I
was healed of lung trouble of long standing. Con-
sumption was hereditary in our family, my mother and
three brothers having passed on with it. The law of
materia medica said that in a short time I must fol-
low them. I also had severe stomach trouble of over
eight years' standing, during which time I always re-
tired without supper, as the fear of suffering from my
food was so great that I denied myself food when hun-
gry. For over twenty years I had ovarian trouble,
which was almost unbearable at times. It dated from
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the birth of my first child, and at one time necessitated
the birth of my first child, and at one time necessitated
an operation. I suffered with about all the ills that
flesh is heir to: I had trouble with my eyes from a child;
wore glasses for fourteen years, several oculists saying
I would go blind, one declaring I would be blind in less
than a year if I did not submit to an operation, which I
refused to do.
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But thanks be to God whose Truth reached me through
But thanks be to God whose Truth reached me through
the study of our textbook. Words fail to express what
Christian Science has done for me in various ways, for
my children, my home, my all. The physical healing
is but a small part; the spiritual unfolding and uplifting
is the "pearl of great price," the half that has never been
told. – Mrs. J. P. M., Kansas City, Mo.
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TEXTBOOK APPRECIATED
TEXTBOOK APPRECIATED
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It has been my privilege to have interviews with
It has been my privilege to have interviews with
representatives of more than sixty per cent of the na-
tions of this earth, under their own vine and fig-tree.
I had never heard a principle understandingly ad-
vanced that would enable mankind to obey the apos-
tolic command, "prove all things," until Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures was placed in my
hands. I believe that the honest study of this book
in connection with the Bible will enable one to "prove
all things."
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I make this unqualified statement because of what
I make this unqualified statement because of what
my eyes have seen and my ears heard from my fellow‑
men of unquestioned integrity, and the positive proofs
I have gained by the study of these books. Many
supposed material laws that had been rooted and
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grounded in my mentality from youth have been over-
grounded in my mentality from youth have been over-
come. It required some time for me to wake up to
our Leader's words in Miscellaneous Writings, p. 206:
"The advancing stages of Christian Science are gained
through growth, not accretion." I had many disappoint-
ments and falls before I was willing to do the scientific
work required to prove this statement; yet notwithstanding
the cost to ourselves, I am convinced that we cannot do
much credit to the cause we profess to love until we place
ourselves in a position to prove God as He really is to us
individually, and our relation to Him, by scientific work.
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I wish to express loving gratitude to our Leader for
I wish to express loving gratitude to our Leader for
the new edition of Science and Health. In studying
this new edition one cannot help seeing the wisdom,
love, and careful and prayerful thought expressed in
the revision. Often the changing of a single word in
a sentence makes the scientific thought not only more
lucid to him who is familiar with the book, but also to
those just coming into the blessed light. All honor to
that God-loving, God-fearing woman, Mary Baker G.
Eddy, whose only work is the work of love in the helping
of mankind to help themselves; who has placed before her
fellow-men understandingly, what man's divine rights are,
and what God really is. – H. W. B., Hartford, Conn.
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RUPTURE AND OTHER SERIOUS ILLS HEALED
RUPTURE AND OTHER SERIOUS ILLS HEALED
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When I took up the study of Christian Science
When I took up the study of Christian Science
nearly three years ago, I was suffering from a very
bad rupture of thirty-two years' standing. Sometimes
the pain was so severe that it seemed as if I could not
endure it. These spells would last four or five hours,
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and while everything was done for me that could be
and while everything was done for me that could be
done, no permanent relief came to me until I com-
menced reading Science and Health with Key to the
Scriptures. After I had once looked into it I wanted to
read all the time. I was so absorbed in the study of
the "little book" that I hardly realized when the healing
came, but I was healed, not only of the rupture, but also
of other troubles, – inflammatory rheumatism, catarrh,
corns, and bunions.
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I would never part with the book if I could not get
I would never part with the book if I could not get
another. I am seventy-seven years old, and am enjoy-
ing very good health. – Mrs. M. E. P., St. Johnsbury, Vt.
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MOTHER AND DAUGHTER HEALED
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER HEALED
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When Christian Science came to me, I had been tak-
When Christian Science came to me, I had been tak-
ing medicine every day for twenty years, on account of
constipation. I had been treated by doctors and spe-
cialists; had taken magnetic treatments and osteopathy;
had tried change of climate; had an operation in a hospital,
and when I came out was worse than before. I was
so discouraged, after I had tried everything I ever heard
of, and was no better but rather grew worse, that it seemed
as though I must give up trying to get well, when a friend
suggested that I try Christian Science. I had heard
that Christian Scientists healed by prayer, and I thought
this must be the way Jesus had healed. I felt that this
was all there was left for me to try. I sent for the book,
Science and Health, and commenced to read it out of
curiosity, not thinking or knowing that I could be helped
by the reading, but thinking I must still take medicine
and that I must also have treatment by a Scientist. I,
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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
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it is high time I put the candle in the candlestick where
it is high time I put the candle in the candlestick where
all who will may see. My earliest recollection was a day
of suffering, – a physical inheritance from my mother,
which gave simple interest for a time until years ad-
vanced and compound interest was added. My father
was a physician, and material remedies were used for
my mother without avail, consequently his confidence
in them for me was shaken, – in fact he often told me
it was better to suffer without medicine than become a
chronic doser, without pain.
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I began teaching in early life and continued for more
I began teaching in early life and continued for more
than twenty years, and during that time not a day passed
without pain, or fear of pain, and only for my innate
love of life it would have become an intolerable burden.
For five years oatmeal was my chief food and I became
almost as attached to it as Kaspar Hauser to his crust.
I was early taught to have faith in God, and many times
was relieved of pain only to have it appear again in an
aggravated form.
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At last my heart cried out for the living God, and
At last my heart cried out for the living God, and
the answer came by one of His messengers, who told
me of Christian Science. I replied that I believed God
could heal, but that I had no faith in the healing of Chris-
tian Science, but would like to investigate its theology,
as it might aid in giving me some clue to the meaning
of life. For three years I had searched the works of
the most scientific writers to find the origin of life; many
times I would think I had traced it to the beginning,
but it would elude my grasp every time. One day in
talking with my friend, she said she would like to loan
me the textbook, Science and Health, which I very will-
ingly accepted. Not long afterward I felt a severe
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attack of suffering. I opened the book for the first
attack of suffering. I opened the book for the first
time and found a paragraph near the middle which
attracted my attention. I read the same paragraph over
and over for nearly two hours. When the tea bell rang
I closed the book and I shall never forget my per-
ception of the new heaven and the new earth, – every-
thing in nature that I could see seemed to have been
washed and made clean. The flowers that I have
always loved so much, and that from childhood had
told me such sweet stories, now spoke to me of the
All-in-all, the hearts of my friends seemed kinder, – I
had touched the hem of the garment of healing.
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I ate my supper that evening forgetful of the prepa-
I ate my supper that evening forgetful of the prepa-
rations I had made for suffering, and when the next
day began I was more zealous of good work than ever
before. Since closing Science and Health at my first
reading I have never been able to find the paragraph
which I had read so many times over, the words seemed
to have slipped away from me, but my joy knew no
bounds at having found the pearl of great price. By
the continued reading of the book I was entirely
healed, and for fourteen years I have not seen a day
of physical suffering. – Miss L. M., Rome, N. Y.
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DEAFNESS AND DROPSY HEALED
DEAFNESS AND DROPSY HEALED
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I had been deaf from childhood. I suffered intensely
I had been deaf from childhood. I suffered intensely
after eating, and dropsy was another of my complaints.
This, with consumption, caused one doctor to say, "It
puzzles me; I have never seen such a case before as
yours."
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I met a friend who had been cured in Christian
I met a friend who had been cured in Christian
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Science, and she said, "Try Christian Science." I got
Science, and she said, "Try Christian Science." I got
a copy of Science and Health and in three weeks I
was entirely cured. I felt uplifted. It seemed as if
God's arms were around and about me. I felt as if
heaven had come down to earth for me. After five
years of suffering can any one wonder at my unspeak-
able gratitude? – A. B., Pittsburg, Pa.
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GRATEFUL FOR MANY BLESSINGS
GRATEFUL FOR MANY BLESSINGS
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In 1894 I began the study of Christian Science. At
In 1894 I began the study of Christian Science. At
that time I was greatly in need of its healing truth.
For a number of years previous I had been a semi‑
invalid with no hope of ever being well and strong
again. Several years before this time I had undergone
an operation which resulted in peritonitis. For three
years previous to my study of Science and Health
by Mrs. Eddy, I was scarcely ever free from headache
caused by the weakened and diseased condition of the
internal organs. At the time I began the study of
Christian Science I was taking five kinds of medicine.
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I began to read Science and Health, and did not
I began to read Science and Health, and did not
take treatment, for I thought, "If this is truth, I shall
be healed; if it is not, I shall be able to detect it,
and will have nothing to do with it." I became a
devoted student and gradually my bodily diseases left
me, – I was free, and since that time, nearly ten
years ago, neither my two children nor myself have
taken any medicine; and our understanding of truth
has been able to meet and overcome any suggestion of
illness.
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I was a devoted member of an orthodox church,
I was a devoted member of an orthodox church,
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but as I grew older I began to question my beliefs,
but as I grew older I began to question my beliefs,
and to my questions I could find no satisfactory an-
swer. I became dissatisfied and finally ceased attend-
ing church. I could not accept the idea of God taught
there, and at last my friends looked sadly upon me as
an atheist. There I stood until I learned to know God
as revealed in Science and Health, and then all my
questionings were answered. In my girlhood I had
always prayed to the God I held in mind, and when
the shadows of sickness pain, and death came to my
family, I prayed as only those can who know that if
He helps not, there is none; but my prayers were
unanswered. Then I closed my Bible, saying, "There
is a mistake somewhere, perhaps some time I may
know."
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Only those who know the attitude of mind that I
Only those who know the attitude of mind that I
was in can understand the joy that came to me as I
began to learn of God in Christian Science, and of my
relation to Him.
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Many proofs of the healing power of Truth and of
Many proofs of the healing power of Truth and of
His protecting care throng my thoughts. Seven years
ago, when we were in a far distant country, where
Christian Science was then unknown, my little daughter
came in one morning from her school, saying, "Mother,
I have measles; twenty of the girls are sick in bed and I
am afraid they will put me there also." Her face, hands,
and chest were covered with a deep red rash, throat sore,
and eyes inflamed. We began immediately to do our work
in Science and at night, when I left her at the door of the
college, her face was clear, her eyes bright, and all fear
destroyed. That was the end of the disease. – F. M. P.,
Boston, Mass.
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A JOYFUL EXPERIENCE
A JOYFUL EXPERIENCE
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In love and gratitude to God, and to Mrs. Eddy, the
In love and gratitude to God, and to Mrs. Eddy, the
interpreter of Jesus' beautiful teachings, I wish to tell
of some of the benefits which I have received from
Christian Science. It is a little over a year since
Science found me in a deplorable condition, physically
as well as mentally. I had ailments of many years'
standing, – chronic stomach trouble, severe eye trouble,
made almost unbearable from the constant fear of
losing my sight (a fate which had befallen my
mother), also a painful rupture of twenty-five years'
standing. These ailments, combined with unhappy
conditions in my home, made me very despondent. I
had entirely lost my belief in an all-merciful God, and
I did not know where to turn for help. At that time
Christian Science was brought to my notice, and I shall
never forget the sublime moment when I perceived that
an all-loving Father is always with me. Forgotten was
all sorrow and worry, and after four weeks' reading in
Science and Health all my ailments had disappeared.
I am today a healthy, contented woman.
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All this has come to pass in one short year, and my
All this has come to pass in one short year, and my
earnest desire is to be more and more worthy to be
called a child of God. This is in loving gratitude for
an understanding of this glorious truth. – Mrs. R. J.,
Chicago, Ill.
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AN EVER-PRESENT HELP
AN EVER-PRESENT HELP
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It is a year since I began to read Science and Health,
It is a year since I began to read Science and Health,
and I will now try to outline what a knowledge of its
teachings has done for me.
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My condition was then very trying; my eyes, which
My condition was then very trying; my eyes, which
had caused me much trouble since childhood, were
very painful. For these I had been treated by some
of the best specialists in my native land, and after
coming to the United States I had been doctored
much and had worn glasses for four years. I also had
catarrh, for which I had taken much medicine without
being relieved. In addition to this I was an excessive
smoker, using tobacco in some form almost constantly.
I had contracted a smoker's heart, and used liquors
freely.
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The one who brought to me that which I now prize
The one who brought to me that which I now prize
so highly, was a book agent. I told him that I should
be forced to leave my trade on account of my eyes.
He then told me of having been healed of a cancer,
through Christian Science treatment. He showed me
a copy of Science and Health, which had the signs of
much use, and after being assured that if I did my part
I would be healed of all my diseases, I sent for a copy of
the book.
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My recovery was very rapid, for after reading the
My recovery was very rapid, for after reading the
book only three weeks I was completely healed of the
tobacco habit. I will say, in regard to this healing,
that it did not require even as much as a resolution
on my part. I was smoking a cigar, while reading
Science and Health, when all the desire to continue
smoking left me, and I have never had a desire to use
tobacco in any form since then. My eyes were the
next to manifest the influence of the new knowledge
gained, and had soon so far recovered that I could go
about my work with ease, and I have had no more
use for glasses. To-day my heart is normal, the catarrh
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has totally disappeared, and I am not addicted to the
has totally disappeared, and I am not addicted to the
use of liquor.
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Christian Science has proved to be an ever-present
Christian Science has proved to be an ever-present
help, not only in overcoming physical ailments, but in
business and daily life. It has also overcome a great
sense of fear. The Bible, which I regarded with
suspicion, has become my guide, and Christianity has
become a sweet reality, because the Christian Science
textbook has indeed been a "Key to the Scriptures" and
has breathed through the Gospel pages a sweet sense of
harmony. – A. F., Sioux City, Iowa.
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SEVERE EYE TROUBLE OVERCOME
SEVERE EYE TROUBLE OVERCOME
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After hearing Christian Science lightly spoken of,
After hearing Christian Science lightly spoken of,
from a Christian pulpit, I decided to go to one of the
services and hear for myself. From infancy I had
been devoted to my church, and as soon as I was old
enough I was ever active in the work. Feeling it to
be my duty to attend every service held in my own
church, I took advantage of the Wednesday evening
meetings. My first visit was not my last, I am thank-
ful to say, for I saw immediately that these people
not only preached Christianity, but practised and lived
it. At that time I was wearing glasses and had worn
them for sixteen years. At times I suffered the most
intense pain, and for this phase of the trouble, one
specialist after another had been consulted. All gave
me very much the same advice; each one urged ex-
treme carefulness and gave me glasses that seemed to
relieve for a time. None of them held out any hope
that my sight would ever be restored, saying that the
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defect had existed since infancy, and that in time I should
defect had existed since infancy, and that in time I should
be blind.
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The thought of blindness was very distressing to me,
The thought of blindness was very distressing to me,
but I tried to bear it with Christian resignation, since
I thought that God had seen fit to afflict me; but since
I have learned that He is a loving Father, who gives
only good, I regret that I ever charged Him with my
affliction. I had no treatment, but I read Science and
Health, and my eyes were healed and glasses laid aside.
I can never find words to express my thanks to our dear
Leader, through whose teachings my sight has been re-
gained. I can truthfully say that "whereas I was blind,
now I see" – through an understanding of Truth I
have found my sight perfect as God gave it. – Miss
B. S., Wilmington, N. C.
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A TESTIMONY FROM IRELAND
A TESTIMONY FROM IRELAND
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It is with a heart full of love and gratitude to God,
It is with a heart full of love and gratitude to God,
and to our dear Leader, that I send this testimony to
the Field. I had never been a strong girl; had always
been subject to colds and chills, and suffered all my
life from a delicate throat. Seven years ago I had a
very severe attack of rheumatic fever and subsequently
two less severe ones. These left all sorts of evils be-
hind them, – debility, chronic constipation, and several
others, so that with these ills my life was often a
burden to me and I used to think I never should re-
ceive relief or health. I had also lost all love for
God and faith in Him. I could not accept a God who,
as I then believed, visited sickness and sorrow upon
His children as a means for drawing them to Him.
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I was in this state of mind and body when Christian
I was in this state of mind and body when Christian
Science found me. A dear friend, seeing my suffering,
presented the truth to me, and though at first I did not
believe that there could be healing for me, the Chris-
tian Scientists' God seemed to be the one I had been
looking for all my life. I began to read Science and
Health, and shall never forget my joy at finding that
I could love and trust God. I took to studying the
Bible, and read nothing but Science and Health and
other Christian Science literature for a year. After
studying the "little book" for about six weeks, I one
day realized that I was a well woman, that I had taken
no medicine for three weeks, and that my body was
perfectly harmonious. The reading of Science and
Health had healed me. The wonderful joy and spirit-
ual uplifting which came to me then no words of mine
can describe. I had also suffered from astigmatism
and had for several years been obliged to use special
glasses when reading or working, and could never use
my eyes for more than half an hour; but from the first
reading of Science and Health I found that I could read
in any light and for any length of time without the slight-
est discomfort. I am not only grateful for the physi-
cal healing but for the mental regeneration. I rejoice
that I am now able to help others who are sick and sor-
rowing. – E. E. L., Curragh Camp, County Kildare,
Ireland.
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THE TEXTBOOK MAKES OPERATION UNNECESSARY
THE TEXTBOOK MAKES OPERATION UNNECESSARY
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In the early part of the year 1895 my physician said I
In the early part of the year 1895 my physician said I
must undergo a surgical operation in order ever to be well.
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While in great fear, and dreading the operation, a kind
While in great fear, and dreading the operation, a kind
neighbor called, and after telling me of Christian Science
gave me a copy of Science and Health. She said I must
put aside all medicine, and by reading faithfully she knew
I could be healed. The book became my constant com-
panion, and in a short time I was healed. Besides the
relief from an operation, I was completely healed of severe
headaches and stomach trouble. Physicians could give
me no help for either of these ailments. For ten years I
have not used medicine of any kind, and have not missed
a Christian Science service on account of sickness during
this period. I am perfectly well. To say that I am grate-
ful to God for all this does not express my feelings. The
physical healing was wonderful, but the understanding
given me of God, and the ability to help others out-
weigh all else. I also love our dear Leader. – Mrs.
V. I. B., Concord, N. H.
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KIDNEY DISEASE AND EYE TROUBLE HEALED
KIDNEY DISEASE AND EYE TROUBLE HEALED
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Early in 1904 I was teaching in a private boarding‑
Early in 1904 I was teaching in a private boarding‑
school. I was a very unhappy, discontented woman; I
had kidney disease, besides sore eyes, and my general
health was very bad. The doctor said that the climate
did not suit me, and that I certainly should have a change.
The best thing, he said, was to go back to France (my
own country); but I did not like to leave the school, so I
struggled on until July, when we went travelling for a
month, but I came home worse than ever. I had a lot
of worry, one disappointment after another, and I often
thought that life was not worth living. In September,
1904, we heard for the first time of Christian Science
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through a girl who was attending our boarding-school,
through a girl who was attending our boarding-school,
and who was healed through Christian Science treatment.
We bought the textbook, "Science and Health with Key
to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, and what a revelation
it was and is to us; it is indeed the fountain of Truth. I
had read Science and Health but a very short time when
I took off my glasses, began to sleep well, and soon found
myself well in mind and body. Besides this, it has brought
harmony into our school, where there had been discord,
and everything is changed for the better. I cannot de-
scribe the happiness that has come to me through Chris-
tian Science; I can only exclaim with the psalmist: "Bless
the Lord, O my soul;" and may God bless Mrs. Eddy.
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My one aim now is to live Christian Science, not in words
My one aim now is to live Christian Science, not in words
only, but in deeds; loving God more and my neighbor as
myself, and following meekly and obediently all our
Leader's teachings. Words cannot express my gratitude
to Mrs. Eddy for Christian Science. – S. A. K., Van-
couver, B. C.
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DISEASE OF BOWELS HEALED
DISEASE OF BOWELS HEALED
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When I first heard of Christian Science I had been
When I first heard of Christian Science I had been
afflicted for nine years with a very painful disease of the
bowels, which four physicians failed even to diagnose,
all giving different causes for the dreadful sufferings I
endured. The last physician advised me to take no more
medicine for these attacks, as drugs would not reach the
cause, or do any good. About this time I heard of
Christian Science, and had the opportunity of reading
"Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
Eddy, a few minutes every day for about a week, and I
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was thereby healed. In looking back I found I had not
was thereby healed. In looking back I found I had not
suffered in the least from the time I began reading this
book. It has been nearly seventeen years since this won-
derful healing, and I have had no return of the disease.
My gratitude is endless and can be best expressed by
striving mightily to walk in the path our Leader has so
lovingly shown us in Science and Health. – Mrs.
J. W. C., Scranton, Pa.
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HEALED BY READING THE TEXTBOOK
HEALED BY READING THE TEXTBOOK
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After doctoring about a year, I was obliged to give
After doctoring about a year, I was obliged to give
up school and was under medical care for two years;
but grew worse instead of better. I was then taken to
specialists, who pronounced my case incurable, saying
I was in the last stages of kidney disease and could
live only a short time. Shortly afterward my uncle
gave me a copy of "Science and Health with Key to
the Scriptures," and asked me to study it. After study-
ing a short time I was able to walk a distance of several
miles, which I had not been able to do for three years.
I also laid aside glasses which I had worn seven years,
having been told I would become blind if my eyes did
not receive proper care. It is over a year since I re-
ceived God's blessing, and I am now enjoying perfect
health and happiness. I have never had my glasses on
since I first began reading Science and Health, and I have
not used any medicine. – L. R., Spring Valley, Minn.
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A TESTIMONY FROM SCOTLAND
A TESTIMONY FROM SCOTLAND
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I came to Christian Science purely for physical healing.
I came to Christian Science purely for physical healing.
I was very ill and unhappy; very cynical and disbeliev-
ing in regard to what I heard of God and religion.
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I tried to live my life in my own way and put religion
I tried to live my life in my own way and put religion
aside. I was a great believer in fate and in will-power,
and thought to put them in the place of God, with
the consequence that I was led to do many rash and
foolish things. I am now thankful to say that my out-
look on life is entirely changed; I have proved God's
wisdom and goodness so often that I am willing and
thankful to know my future is in His hands and that
all things must work out for the best. I have found a
God whom I can love and worship with my whole
heart, and I now read my Bible with interest and
understanding.
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I was healed of very bad rheumatism simply by read-
I was healed of very bad rheumatism simply by read-
ing Science and Health. I had tried many medicines,
also massage, with no result, and the doctors told me
that I would always suffer from this disease, as it
was inherited, and also because I had rheumatic fever
when a child. I suffered day and night, and nothing
relieved me until Science proved to me the falseness
of this belief by removing it. I gave up all the medi-
cines I was taking and have never touched any since,
and that is more than two years ago. Before this I
had often tried to do without a medicine that I had
taken every day for ten years, but was always ill and had
to return to it, until I found out that one Mind is the only
medicine, and then I was freed from the suffering.
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I had also suffered constantly from bilious attacks,
I had also suffered constantly from bilious attacks,
colds, and a weak chest, and had been warned not to
be out in wet weather, etc., but now, I am glad to say,
I am quite free from all those material laws and go
out in all sorts of weather. – R. D. F., Edinburgh,
Scotland.
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CURING BETTER THAN ENDURING
CURING BETTER THAN ENDURING
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For eight years I was a great sufferer from weak
For eight years I was a great sufferer from weak
lungs and after being treated by ten different physi-
cians, in the States of Illinois, Missouri, and Colo-
rado, I was told there was no hope of my recovery
from what they pronounced tuberculosis, which was
hereditary, my father having been afflicted with it. I
was greatly emaciated and hardly able to be about.
My general condition was aggravated by what the doc-
tors said was paralysis of the bowels. Three physi-
cians so diagnosed it at different times, and assured
my husband that I could never get more than tem-
porary relief. This indeed I found difficult to obtain,
in spite of my almost frantic efforts. At times I was
nearly insane from suffering, and after eight years of
doctoring I found myself steadily growing worse. For
four years I did not have a normal action of the bowels,
and it was only by extreme effort and by resort to pow-
erful drugs or mechanical means, with resultant suffering,
that any action whatever could be brought about.
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I had heard nothing of the curative power of Chris-
I had heard nothing of the curative power of Chris-
tian Science, and only to oblige a friend I went one
night, about three years ago, to one of their mid-week
testimonial meetings, in Boulder, Colorado. I was much
impressed by what I heard there, and determined at once
to investigate this strange religion, in the hope that it
might have something good for me. I bought the text-
book, Science and Health, and from the first I found
myself growing stronger and better, both physically and
mentally, as I acquired a better understanding and en-
deavored toput into practice what I learned. In one week
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I was able to get along better without drugs than I had for
I was able to get along better without drugs than I had for
years with them, and before three months had passed I
was better than I had been any time in my life, for I
had always suffered more or less from bowel trouble.
Since that time I have taken no medicine whatever, and
rely wholly upon Christian Science. My lungs are now
sound, my bowels normally active, my general health
excellent, and I am able to endure without fatigue
tasks that before would have prostrated me. The
study of our textbook was the sole means of my healing.
– L. M. St. C., Matachin, Canal Zone, Panama.
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SEVERE ECZEMA DESTROYED
SEVERE ECZEMA DESTROYED
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It is only two years since I came from darkness into
It is only two years since I came from darkness into
the light of Christian Science, and to me the spiritual
uplifting has been wonderful, to say nothing of the
physical healing. Words cannot express my gratitude
for benefits I have received in that time. For five
years I suffered with that dreaded disease, eczema, all
over my body. Five doctors said there was no help
for me. The suffering seemed as terrible as the hell
fire that I had been taught to believe in. When Christian
Science came to me two years ago through a dear friend,
she gave me a copy of Science and Health and asked
me to read it. I told her that I would, for I was like a
drowning man grasping at a straw. I had been a Bible
student for twenty-eight years, but when I commenced
reading Science and Health with the Bible I was healed
in less than a week. I never had a treatment. A case
of measles was also destroyed in twenty-four hours after
it appeared. – Mrs. M. B. G., Vermilion, Ohio.
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SCIENCE AND HEALTH A PRICELESS BOON
SCIENCE AND HEALTH A PRICELESS BOON
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I am a willing witness to the healing power of Chris-
I am a willing witness to the healing power of Chris-
tian Science, having had a lifetime's battle with dis-
ease and medical experiments. Various doctors finally
admitted that they had exhausted their resources, and
could only offer me palliatives, saying that a cure was
impossible. I had paralysis of the bowels, frequent
sick headaches with unutterable agony, and my mortal
career was nearly brought to an end by a malignant
type of yellow fever. Many were the attending evils of
this physical inharmony, but God confounds the wis-
dom of men, for while studying Science and Health
two years ago, the veil of ignorance was lifted and
perfect health was shown to me to be my real con-
dition, and to such there is no relapse. The constant
use of glasses, which were apparently a necessity to
me for years, was proven needless, and they were laid
aside. Mrs. Eddy has made Scripture reading a never‑
failing well of comfort to me. By her interpretation
"the way of the Lord" is made straight to me and
mine. It aids us in our daily overcoming of the tyr-
anny of the flesh and its rebellion against the blessed
leading of Christ, Truth. The daily study of the Bible
and our textbook is bringing more and more into our con-
sciousness the power of God unto salvation. – J. C.,
Manatee, Fla.
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A CRITIC CONVINCED
A CRITIC CONVINCED
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With gratitude to God I acknowledge my lifelong
With gratitude to God I acknowledge my lifelong
debt to Christian Science. In 1895 I attended my first
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Christian Science meeting, and was deeply impressed
Christian Science meeting, and was deeply impressed
with the earnestness of the people and the love re-
flected, but as for the spiritual healing of the physical
body, I did not believe such a thing to be possible.
I bought Science and Health and studied it to be
able to dispute intelligently with the supposedly de-
luded followers of Christian Science. I pursued the
study carefully and thoroughly, and I have had abun-
dant reason since to be glad that I did, for through this
study, and the resultant understanding of my rela-
tion to God, I was healed of a disease with which I
had been afflicted since childhood and for which there
was no known remedy. Surely my experience has
been the fulfilling in part of the Scripture:
"He sent His Word and healed them, and delivered them from
their destructions." I believe that Science and Health
reveals the Word referred to by David. – C. A. B. B.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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BORN AGAIN
BORN AGAIN
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It was in April, 1904, that I first heard the "still,
It was in April, 1904, that I first heard the "still,
small voice" of the Christ and received healing through
Christian Science; and the blessings have been so
many since, that it would take too much space to
name them. Reared from childhood in an intellectual
atmosphere, my paternal grandfather having been an
orthodox minister of the old school for forty years,
and my father a deep student, ever seeking for the
truth of all things, I began early to ponder and to
study into the meaning of life, and came to the con-
clusion before I was twenty that though God probably
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existed in some remote place, still it was impossible to
existed in some remote place, still it was impossible to
connect Him with my present living. My highest
creed, therefore, became, "Do right because it is right
and not for fear of being punished." Then began the
suffering. Sorrow after sorrow followed each other
in rapid succession; for ten long years there was no
rest, the road was indeed long and hard and had no
turning, until finally the one thing that had stood by
me all through the trials, namely, my health, gave
way, and with that went my last hope. But the last
hour of the night had come, the dawn of day was at
hand; a dear friend left Science and Health upon my
piano one day, saying that I would gain much good by
reading it.
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Glad to get away from my own poor thoughts, I
Glad to get away from my own poor thoughts, I
opened the "little book" and began to read. I had
read only a short time when such a wonderful trans-
formation took place! I was renewed; born again.
Mere words cannot tell the story of the mighty up-
lifting that carried me to the very gates of heaven.
When I began to read the book, life was a burden, but
before I had finished reading it the first time, I was doing
all my housework and doing it easily; and since that
glorious day I have been a well woman. My health
is splendid, and I am striving to let my light so shine
that others may be led to the truth. There have been
some mighty struggles with error, and I have learned
that we cannot reach heaven with one long stride or
easily drift inside the gate, but that the "asking" and
the "seeking" and the "knocking" must be earnest and
persistent.
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For a long time I was always looking back to see if
For a long time I was always looking back to see if
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the error had gone, until one day when I realized
the error had gone, until one day when I realized
that to catch a glimpse of what spiritual sense means
I must put corporeal sense behind me. I then set to
work in earnest to find the true way. I opened
Science and Health and these words were before me,
"If God were understood, instead of being merely be-
lieved, this understanding would establish health" (p. 203).
I saw that I must get the right understanding of God!
I closed the book and with head bowed in prayer I
waited with longing intensity for some answer. How
long I waited I do not know, but suddenly, like a won-
derful burst of sunlight after a storm, came clearly
this thought, "Be still, and know that I am God." I
held my breath – deep into my hungering thought
sank the infinite meaning of that "I." All self‑
conceit, egotism, selfishness, everything that constitutes
the mortal "I," sank abashed out of sight. I trod, as
it were, on holy ground. Words are inadequate to con-
vey the fullness of that spiritual uplifting, but others
who have had similar experiences will understand.
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From that hour I have had an intelligent consciousness
From that hour I have had an intelligent consciousness
of the ever-presence of an infinite God who is only good.
– C. B. G., Hudson, Mass.
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A RESTLESS SENSE OF EXISTENCE DESTROYED
A RESTLESS SENSE OF EXISTENCE DESTROYED
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Through reading Science and Health and the illu-
Through reading Science and Health and the illu-
mination which followed, I was healed of ulceration of
the stomach and kindred troubles, a restless sense of
existence, agnosticism, etc. The torture I endured with
the stomach trouble I will not attempt to describe. The
attending physician declared that I could live but a short
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time, and I felt there would be a limit to my endur-
time, and I felt there would be a limit to my endur-
ance of the torture, but the disease was dissipated into
nothingness through Christian Science, which brought
me peace.
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Like many others I had been seemingly lost in the
Like many others I had been seemingly lost in the
sea of error, without a compass, yet earnestly and hon-
estly seeking a haven. I had investigated all kinds of
religions and philosophies that came under my notice,
with the exception of Christian Science, which was
not then deemed worthy of inquiry, and yet it held
the very truth I was searching for – the light which
"shineth in the darkness; and the darkness comp-
rehended it not." Three years of stubborn resist-
ance to Truth, with increasing suffering, followed –
then the light came, and with it a new experience.
Now, after nine years of Christian Science experience,
under severe tests, it can be truthfully said that it
has not failed me in any hour of need. – J. F. J.,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
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MORALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALED
MORALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALED
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I did not accept Christian Science on account of any
I did not accept Christian Science on account of any
healing of my own, but after seeing my mother, who was
fast drifting toward helplessness with rheumatism, restored
to perfect health with only a few treatments in Christian
Science, I thought surely this must be the truth as Jesus
taught and practised it, and if so it was what I had been
longing for.
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This was about ten years ago and was the first I had
This was about ten years ago and was the first I had
ever heard of Christian Science. We soon got a copy
of Science and Health and I began in the right way to
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see if Christian Science were the truth. I had no thought
see if Christian Science were the truth. I had no thought
of studying it for bodily healing; in fact, I did not think
I needed it for that, but my soul cried out for something
I had not yet found. This book was indeed a key to the
Scriptures.
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It was not long after I began reading before I dis-
It was not long after I began reading before I dis-
covered that my eyes were good and strong, I could
read as much as I wished, and at any time, which was
something I could not do before, as my eyes had always
been weak. The doctors said they never would be very
strong, and that if I did not wear glasses, I might lose
my sight altogether. I never gave up to wearing glasses,
and now, thanks to Christian Science, I do not need them,
my work for the past two years as a railway mail clerk
being a good test. At the same time my eyes were healed,
I also noticed that I was entirely healed of another ail-
ment which had been with me all my life, and which was
believed to be inherited. Since that time my growth
has seemed to me slow, yet when I look back and view
myself as I was before Christian Science found me, and
compare it with my life as it now is, I can only close my
eyes to the picture and rejoice that I have been "born
again" and that I have daily been putting off "the
old man with his deeds," and putting on "the new
man."
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Some of the many things that have been overcome
Some of the many things that have been overcome
through the study of Science and Health, and through
realizing and practising the truth it teaches, are pro-
fanity, the use of tobacco, a very quick temper, which
made both myself and those around me at times very
miserable, and such thoughts as malice, revenge, etc. –
O. L. R., Fort Worth, Tex.
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HEALTH AND UNDERSTANDING GAINED
HEALTH AND UNDERSTANDING GAINED
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Most of my boyhood days were spent in the hands
Most of my boyhood days were spent in the hands
of physicians. From birth I was considered a very
weakly child, but my mother was brave, and being
much devoted to me did everything within her knowl-
edge and power for my comfort. Sickness and medi-
cine were continually before me, and by the time I
reached my teens I thought I knew a material remedy
for every ill. I continued in my delusion, because I
was never told the real cause of my trouble. Besides
being under a leading specialist for two years, I was
also an outdoor patient at a noted hospital, but I was
not healed. It is wonderful how the "little ones" are
cared for in the face of all these seeming difficulties.
I always used the prayers that I had been taught, and
as I grew older I began to ask for wisdom. Little by
little I gained a desire for freedom, and my prayers
finally led me to the truth. The first week that I
heard of Christian Science, I visited the home of dear
Christian Science friends, and was at once refreshed
by their purity of thought and example. I bought
a copy of Science and Health, and, after studying it
a little while with the Bible, I saw that if the Bible
was true, Science and Health must also be true. I
began to demonstrate over my physical and mental
condition, and as soon as the fear and pain began
to leave me I felt encouraged to go on. I was healed,
and stopped complaining. I kept on studying our
textbook, and when I got an understanding in a
small degree of the Science of Mind, my first thought
was to help others. I was guided where I could pro-
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gress in Science, and was no longer "carried about with
gress in Science, and was no longer "carried about with
every wind of doctrine," but held to Principle as closely
as possible. From the time the healing came into my
consciousness, the desire for material remedies left me,
because Christian Science at once pointed out the way to
get at the cause of discord and disease. All that I had to
give up were the false beliefs of mortal mind. Christian
Science then taught me to love the church, and to appre-
ciate what it had already done for mankind. I often
thought of the old adage, "Charity begins at home,"
and after three years' preparation I felt able to take Chris-
tian Science to my home, where it found, in due time,
ready acceptance and willing disciples. This gave me
even greater joy than my own healing. The more good
I saw accomplished, the more love I had for the truth.
Christian Science changed my course from the first, and
gave me a nobler aim and purpose in life. I was not
so easily influenced by other people's shortcomings,
when I learned that evil has neither personality nor place.
I was not so ready to take offence, when I found out the
way to work unselfishly for the upbuilding of the Cause.
– A. E. J., Toledo, Ohio.
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AN EVER-PRESENT HELP FOUND
AN EVER-PRESENT HELP FOUND
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On the 23rd of March, 1900, I received from one of my
On the 23rd of March, 1900, I received from one of my
daughters a copy of Science and Health on my seventy-first
birthday. Although a constant reader of all kinds of papers
and books, I had never heard anything of Christian Sci-
ence, except a short notice that spring in a San Francisco
newspaper, from an orthodox clergyman, referring to the
Christian Science people in not very complimentary style.
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In Mrs. Eddy's book I came across a great deal of
In Mrs. Eddy's book I came across a great deal of
thought that was not readily understood at the first read-
ing, but by continued and careful study, and a good deal
of help from my knowledge of chemistry and natu-
ral philosophy, I soon shook off the belief of sensation
in matter, – the so-called elementary substance. One
afternoon I put the belt on my circular saw to cut blocks
of firewood and also to split a small stick of frame tim-
ber. In doing this the stick closed and pinched the saw.
I picked up a small wooden wedge and tried to drive
it into the saw kerf, but a bit of ice let the stick on to the
back of the saw and instantly it flew, with heavy force,
into my face, and bouncing off my left cheek fell about
twenty feet off on the snow. The blood spattered on the
snow next the saw table, and on feeling with my hand
there were two wounds, one on the lock of the jaw and
another forward, as big as a dollar, on the cheek bone.
"Now," I thought to myself, "there is a case of surgery
for you," and without further ceremony, I began to
treat the case to the best of my knowledge, with the
result that the bleeding stopped almost instantly, and
so did a thumping pain, which had commenced. I
paid no more attention to the matter, but finished my
work, and then went to supper. When I washed my
face, I felt a big lump on the jawbone where the block
of wood struck, but after my usual reading I went to
bed and slept all night until near daylight, when a pain
on the right side awoke me. On feeling with my hand
there was another big lump on the right side, but I
treated it and went to sleep again. I never lost an
hour from the hurt, although I found out that my jaw
was broken. There is no scar, only a little red spot on
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the cheek, and the lumps on the bone have long since
the cheek, and the lumps on the bone have long since
disappeared.
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In summing up the benefits I have received from
In summing up the benefits I have received from
the reading of Science and Health, I can but refer to
a condition of sickness dating back to the war (1862),
when chronic and malignant diarrhea came near
making an end of my material existence. My hearing,
also, was seriously impaired from the effect of cannon
firing at Shiloh, but it has come back to me, and where
I formerly dared not eat an orange, or grapes, I can now
eat anything without being hurt. My peace of mind
is giving me a rest which I never experienced before
during my life, and I have ceased to look away off for
the divine presence that was always near, though I did
not know it. – L. B., Baldy, N. M.
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MANY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TROUBLES OVERCOME
MANY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TROUBLES OVERCOME
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Less than a year ago, when nothing but trouble seemed
Less than a year ago, when nothing but trouble seemed
to encompass me, I was led to Christian Science. My
mother's copy of Science and Health was always lying
on the table, but I scarcely ever read it. One day, how-
ever, the mental conflict was so great I commenced read-
ing in the hope of obtaining peace. Every day since
then my companions have been the Bible and Science
and Health. At that time I had a very serious eruption
on my face, which had been there two years. We had
consulted several physicians, and used every remedy
suggested to eradicate it, but they proved useless. I
had given up all hopes of its ever being healed, as the
physician we last consulted pronounced it tuberculosis
of the skin and incurable. A few weeks after I com-
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menced reading, I was amazed to see it almost healed
menced reading, I was amazed to see it almost healed
over, and to-day my cheek is perfectly smooth, while the
scar is disappearing.
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In April my baby was born with only the practitioner
In April my baby was born with only the practitioner
and a woman friend present. I suffered little pain, and
the third day I went down-stairs. I am able to nurse
him, – a privilege of which I was deprived with my first
child. He is a picture of health, having never been
sick a day since he was born. – K. E. W. L., Mt.
Dora, Fla.
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A NEW LIFE GAINED
A NEW LIFE GAINED
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Leaving home when a young man, I carried with me
Leaving home when a young man, I carried with me
a protection against the temptation of a great city, – a
mother's prayers and a small Bible. For a time I read
the Bible and prayed, but without understanding. This
did not suffice, and evil seemed to gain the victory. I
soon omitted to read my Bible; forgot to go to God in
prayer for guidance and help, and looked to the world
for that which it never has and never can give, – health,
peace, and joy.
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Thus, years later, when Christian Science came into
Thus, years later, when Christian Science came into
my home, it found me prayerless, churchless, godless;
a home discordant, and with no thought or knowledge
of spiritual things. Up to this time, my wife had for
years been seeking health through the physicians,
but without success, and as a last resort had been
sent to Christian Science. The help received was so
wonderful that I commenced the study of Science and
Health. The first effect which I realized from the
reading of our textbook, was a great love for the Bible
and a desire to read it, something which I had not done
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for years. I went in silent prayer to God, that I might
for years. I went in silent prayer to God, that I might
see the light and truth which would enable me to be-
come a better man. "Ye must be born again." Thus
again, and as a child, was I taught to pray "the effectual
fervent prayer" which "availeth much." In a few
weeks' study of Science and Health together with the
Bible, and without other help, I was healed of a desire
for liquor, of years' standing, and of the use of tobacco.
Ten years have passed and these appetites have never
returned. I have never used either liquor or tobacco
in any form from that time to the present. Surely this
Scripture is fulfilled in our home: "Old things are passed
away; behold, all things are become new." How can
we estimate the value of a book, the study of which brings
such transformation and regeneration? Only as we
endeavor to live, and strive to practise what it teaches,
can we begin to pay our debt to God, and to her whom
He has sent to make plain to human understanding the
life and teaching of Christ Jesus. – W. H. P., Boston,
Mass.
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A VOICE FROM ENGLAND
A VOICE FROM ENGLAND
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For a number of years I was a weary woman, not ill
For a number of years I was a weary woman, not ill
enough in health to, be called an invalid, but suffering
more than could be told with fatigue and weakness.
Feeling that this was God's will, I did not ask to be healed,
although I was constantly doctoring. I suffered with dys-
pepsia, congestion of the liver, and many other things,
including weak eyesight. With all the medicine, and
with different changes for rest, I never regained health,
and thought I never should, so I prayed for grace to bear
my cross patiently for others' sake. One day, while
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lying on my couch exhausted, which had become a fre-
lying on my couch exhausted, which had become a fre-
quent experience, the words came to me, "Whatsoever
ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." I
rose, knelt down and said, O God, make me well. I
was telling a friend this and she kindly gave me a Sen-
tinel. Imagine my joy when I saw the testimonies of heal-
ing! I believed them, remembering our Lord's words,
"Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have be-
lieved." I obtained a copy of Science and Health and
before a week had passed I realized that if God was my
all I needed no glasses. My eyes were healed in a few
days, and since then I have never thought of glasses.
I was also cured of dyspepsia, and nothing that I have
eaten has hurt me since then. The belief in health laws
was next destroyed, by knowing that our heavenly Father
did not make them, and from this has come the beautiful
experience of the overcoming of fatigue.
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For this alone I can never be thankful enough. True
For this alone I can never be thankful enough. True
indeed are the words, "They shall run, and not be weary."
This was more than a year ago, and I can say that not
once have I felt inclined to lie on the couch, nor have I
had a headache, although I am doing more work than
ever before. Fear has also been overcome in many ways.
– A. L., Chelmsford, England.
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DEPRAVED APPETITES OVERCOME
DEPRAVED APPETITES OVERCOME
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When Christian Science first came to me, or rather,
When Christian Science first came to me, or rather,
when I first came to Christian Science, I did not have
a very bad opinion of myself. I thought I was a pretty
good fellow. I had no religious views. I seemed to be
getting along as well as, if not better than, some who
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professed Christianity. So I drifted along until I was
professed Christianity. So I drifted along until I was
led to investigate Christian Science.
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As I progressed in the understanding as gained from
As I progressed in the understanding as gained from
the study of both Science and Health and the Bible,
and commenced to know myself, I found that a great
change had been wrought in me. For fifteen years I
had used tobacco, both chewing and smoking; for ten
years I had been a victim of the drink habit, sometimes
to excess; I was also addicted to profanity. Christian
Science removed these appetites. A stomach trouble
and other lesser ills, such as headache, a bad temper, an
inordinate love of money, etc., disappeared under the
same benign influence. Those things that seemed to be
pleasure do not give me pleasure now. They were not
real pleasure. I have lost nothing, I have sacrificed
nothing; but I have gained everything, and not yet the
whole, for I can see plenty yet to be done.
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The condition of mind before investigating and after
The condition of mind before investigating and after
is as different as black and white. As Mrs. Eddy
says, "Not matter, but Mind, satisfieth." – G. B. P.,
Henry, S. D.
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CATARRH OF THE STOMACH HEALED
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH HEALED
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I should like to express my gratitude for the many
I should like to express my gratitude for the many
benefits I have received through Christian Science, and
to mention the great joy brought to me in the thought
that man is not the helpless victim of sin, disease, and
death. Through its teachings I have been able to over-
come many errors.
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When Christian Science found me, one year ago
When Christian Science found me, one year ago
last April, in Chicago, I was suffering from catarrh
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of the stomach, which had been very persistent, and I
of the stomach, which had been very persistent, and I
had been a slave to the cigarette habit for eighteen
years. Pain and weakness had robbed me of all that
one holds dear. The first symptoms of the disease
appeared about five years ago in the form of severe
cramps of the stomach, which finally developed into
other symptoms of that painful disease. I doctored
continually, my diet daily becoming more rigid, until
three slices of toast became my daily allowance of food.
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In this condition I left the East for my home in
In this condition I left the East for my home in
Chicago, hoping that a change of climate might benefit
me. After spending six weeks there and finding no re-
lief, I concluded to return East. The Sunday morning
before leaving I picked up a Sunday paper, and glanc-
ing through the religious items my eyes fell on the notices
of Christian Science church services. Curiosity led me
to a service and I shall never forget that morning or the
surprise and joy it gave me to find that beautiful church,
and to know that so great a number actually believed
that God does heal the sick to-day. This brought a first
ray of hope. The evening service found me there again.
Among the notices read was that of a reading room,
giving the location and time of opening. Monday morn-
ing found me there promptly, and the first book I picked
up was Science and Health which opened a new
world to me.
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I had dieted so long and suffered so much that I had
I had dieted so long and suffered so much that I had
a morbid fear of food. When I had reached and read
"neither food nor the stomach, without the consent of
mortal mind, can make one suffer" (Science and Health,
p. 221), I left the reading room for something to eat. I
found a bakery near by, and bought a bag of cakes
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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-
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ing in the public schools of Chicago, and absences from
ing in the public schools of Chicago, and absences from
my work on account of illness were of frequent occurrence.
For five weeks I had been under the care of a specialist
for an organic trouble, and he said I would have to come
as many more months before a cure could be effected.
At this time, Science and Health was brought to my
notice. I never thought of such a thing as being healed
by the reading of the book, but my thought was so changed
that I was healed, not only of the organic trouble, but of
blurred eyesight, fatigue, and a train of other discordant
manifestations. I did not go back to the physician
until four months later to pay my bill (which, by the
way, was more than five times the price of the Science
and Health I had purchased). From the time I read
the book I taught steadily without losing time from my
work. I was helped, too, with my work in many other
ways.
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Through reading the textbook I learned that God has
Through reading the textbook I learned that God has
given us strength to do all we have to do, and that it is
the things we do not have to do (the envying, strife, emu-
lating, vainglorying, and so on) that leave in their wake
fatigue and discord.
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Gratitude to our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, and
Gratitude to our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, and
to her faithful students, with whom I afterwards be-
came associated, can be expressed only by daily efforts
to put into practice what has been taught. – T. H. A.,
Madison, Wis.
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PREJUDICE OVERCOME
PREJUDICE OVERCOME
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I became interested in Christian Science somewhat
I became interested in Christian Science somewhat
over three years ago when in much need of help. I
had never been strong, and as I grew older I grew
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weaker and at last became so ill that life was a burden
weaker and at last became so ill that life was a burden
to me. Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy was sent
to me, in answer to prayer, as I thought. I was a little
afraid of all these new fads, as I thought them, but I
had not read far before I felt that I had found the truth
which makes us free. I was healed of stomach trouble,
inward weakness, and bilious attacks.
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One physician said I might have to undergo an opera-
One physician said I might have to undergo an opera-
tion before I could get well, but, thanks to this Truth, I
have found that the only operation needed was the re-
generation of this so-called human mind by learning to
know God. In many cases I have been able to help
myself and others.
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Words cannot express my thanks to Mrs. Eddy, and
Words cannot express my thanks to Mrs. Eddy, and
to all who are bringing these great truths to the help of
the whole world. – E. E. M., Huntington, W. Va.
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A CONVINCING TESTIMONY
A CONVINCING TESTIMONY
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I became interested in Christian Science some five
I became interested in Christian Science some five
years ago, the practical nature of its statements appeal-
ing to me, and I must say, at the outset, that with my
little experience I have found it all and more than I ever
dreamt of realizing on this plane of existence. I am
satisfied that I have found Truth. God is indeed to me
an ever-present help.
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My little girl, some ten months old, was afflicted
My little girl, some ten months old, was afflicted
with constipation. It was so severe I dreaded to go
out anywhere with her, as I knew not when she would
be taken with a convulsion. I had tried all the usual
remedies in such cases, but it seemed to grow more ob-
stinate. There was a Christian Scientist living in
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the same house with us, a Scientist who let her light
the same house with us, a Scientist who let her light
shine, and while she said little, I felt the reflection of
Love. I had no knowledge of the teachings of Chris-
tian Science, save that God was the physician at all
times. In my own way I believed He was all-power-
ful, and I said to my husband one day, "I am through
with medicine for baby. I am just going to leave her
in God's care and see what He will do. I have done
all I can." I did as I said, laid my burden at God's
feet, and did not pick it up again. In two days the
child was perfectly natural, and has since been free
from the trouble. She is now six years of age. Some
months later a second test came. She woke up at nine
o'clock at night crying and holding her ear. There
was to sense a gathering. I was alone. I took up my
Science and Health and Bible, but the more I worked
the louder she screamed. Error kept suggesting ma-
terial remedies, but I said firmly: "No; I shall not go
back to error. God will help me." Just then I thought
of my own fear, how excessive it was, and a conversation
I had with the Scientist who first voiced the truth to me,
came to mind. She said she always found it helpful
to treat herself and cast out her own fear before treat-
ing a patient. I put baby down and again took up
my Science and Health, and these were the words I
read: –
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"Every trial of our faith in God makes us stronger.
"Every trial of our faith in God makes us stronger.
The more difficult seems the material condition to be
overcome by Spirit, the stronger should be our faith
and the purer our love. The Apostle John says: 'There
is no fear in Love, but perfect Love casteth out fear'"
(Science and Health, p. 410). I looked up, the crying
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had ceased, the child was smiling, and in a few minutes
had ceased, the child was smiling, and in a few minutes
asked to be put to bed. There has been no further
trouble of that kind.
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I have since seen the power of Truth overcome error
I have since seen the power of Truth overcome error
of many forms, including croup, whooping-cough, ton-
silitis, etc. I am thankful for all these proofs, but far
more grateful am I for the spiritual teaching to love, to
forgive, to curb my tongue, and cease my criticism. –
M. A. H., Brockton, Mass.
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HEALED PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY
HEALED PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY
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I had been taking medicine continually for many
I had been taking medicine continually for many
years. Finally I was taken suddenly ill and could not
leave my room for about two months, then I went away
for three months, thinking that I should come back
and be able to continue my work. I improved very much,
but the fear of quick consumption was with my doctor
and my family and friends, and I was warned about the
coming winter. Only too soon the fear manifested
itself. I had worked just three weeks when all the pains
and aches returned, and I had to go to bed as soon as I
got home, so there was no pleasure in living. My em-
ployer advised me to see my physician, and said perhaps
I should not work that winter. I then and there turned
to Christian Science. I could not afford to give up work
and live away from home, neither did I want to depend
on doctors and medicine any longer. I took the book
and read it on my way to work, and at noon I lay down
on a couch instead of going out for luncheon and fell
asleep. When I awoke I was a different person, all
pains and aches had gone, and I was free. I was so
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happy I could hardly contain myself; to material
happy I could hardly contain myself; to material
sense it was wonderful. As I walked I kept saying,
"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful," and tried to un-
derstand "the scientific statement of being" by repeat-
ing portions at a time, then pondering over them. I
read the book four times in succession, and every
time I found more and more to aid in the under-
standing.
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This healing was in October, 1901, with no other
This healing was in October, 1901, with no other
help than Science and Health, and soon I was relieved
of other chronic ailments. In February I was able to
put away eyeglasses, which I had worn ten years and
a half for astigmatism. Oculists told me I would always
have to wear them. A month later my father asked
me to help him, as he was suffering so much from con-
stipation, dyspepsia, and neuralgia. He had been sub-
sisting on bran, nearly starving himself until be was most
miserable, and his limbs seemed so cold that they were
kept wrapped in blankets. I felt very humble as he
asked me, and told him I would have a practitioner help
him, as I had never treated any one; but he would not
consent to have any one but myself, and I finally told
him I would try, but that he must not hold Science respon-
sible if he were not benefited, for my lack of understand-
ing, and not Science, would be at fault. At my request
he read Science and Health, ate whatever he wanted,
and used no medicine in any form. After two treat-
ments I received word from him that he was healed
of that bondage of thirty years' standing. In view of
all these signs which followed my acceptance of Chris-
tian Science, I knew it must be true. – R. L. A.,
Chicago, Ill.
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A VOICE FROM THE SOUTH
A VOICE FROM THE SOUTH
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I was delicate from childhood, and my parents did
I was delicate from childhood, and my parents did
not think it was possible for me to live more than a
few years. I lived, however, although there was not
much improvement in my health. Travel and change
of climate brought only temporary relief, and the physi-
cians gave me no hope that I would ever be well.
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As a last resort I began the study of Science and
As a last resort I began the study of Science and
Health, and before I had finished reading the book I
realized that its author was divinely commissioned to
bring this spiritual message to a waiting world. Through
this reading my health was restored, and I was healed
of one disease that has been called incurable by all
physicians.
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For this, together with the greater and higher bles-
For this, together with the greater and higher bles-
sing of having the spiritual fact of being unfolded to me,
I am most grateful.
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What shall be rendered for such benefits received and
What shall be rendered for such benefits received and
made possible by the consecrated life of our revered
Leader? Only by following the teachings of our text-
book, and by loving obedience to her gentle and timely
admonitions can we show our true sense of gratitude. –
F. H. D., De Funiak Springs, Fla.
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HEALED AFTER MUCH SUFFERING
HEALED AFTER MUCH SUFFERING
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A testimony given in the Journal led me to investi-
A testimony given in the Journal led me to investi-
gate Christian Science, and I hope in return to be the
means of leading some one else to see the beauty of this
saving truth, and to learn to know God aright and
man's relationship to Him. I know from experience
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that it is prejudice and misapprehension of what Christian
that it is prejudice and misapprehension of what Christian
Science is, that keeps many from enjoying the blessings
it bestows.
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I had been taking patent medicines for several years,
I had been taking patent medicines for several years,
and had been to one of the best sanitariums in this country,
but was not healed, although I received some benefit, for
which I shall always feel grateful, for I know the physi-
cians did all they could for me. I sometimes thought
I had exhausted all remedies, but did not give up, for
I felt there must be something to heal me if I could
find it.
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When in this state of mind Christian Science came to
When in this state of mind Christian Science came to
my notice, and after reading several Journals, I pur-
chased a copy of Science and Health. I read for several
days at odd times. I commenced to improve, and in
about a week I was healed of most of my ills, among
which were dyspepsia and nervous debility.
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Although I had heard about Christian Science before,
Although I had heard about Christian Science before,
I had never heard that the reading of the Christian
Science textbook had ever effected the healing of anybody.
I commenced reading to find out what Christian Science
was, but was surprised to find myself improving, and was
soon assured that it was the theology of Science and
Health that healed me, just as it was the theology of
Jesus that healed the sick.
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It has also proved to me that there can be no
It has also proved to me that there can be no
Christian Science Church that does not heal the sick
and sinful, for healing follows as the natural result of the
teaching of Christian Science. The Bible has become
a new revelation to me, and I can read it much more
understandingly by the light received through the reading
of Science and Health. – A. F. M., Fairmont, Minn.
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THROUGH GREAT TRIBULATIONS
THROUGH GREAT TRIBULATIONS
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When I attempt to make plain what Christian Science
When I attempt to make plain what Christian Science
has done for me, words fail me. For twenty years
I was a constant sufferer, my spine having been
injured when I was very young. As a little child I
suffered so much that I would look up to the stars
and beg God, who I thought might be up there
somewhere, to take me away from the earth, – I was
so tired. A great wall of pain seemed to separate me
from the pleasures enjoyed by others, and I could not
explain how I felt, because no one could understand.
Years passed, and I saw my earthly happiness swept
away; my heart was broken and I did not know what
to do. I cried for help, day after day and night after
night, although I was not sure what God was, nor where
He was. I only knew that I suffered, and was
in need of help, and that there was no earthly help
for either mind or body. I loved purity, truth, and
right always, and this made evil seem a most terrible
reality. I was unable to cope with it, and so found
myself in despair. This was my condition when I com-
menced reading Science and Health. I was ready for
its message, and in about ten days there came a won-
derful insight into the truth which heals the sick and
binds up the broken-hearted. All pain left me, I had
a glimpse of the new heavens and the new earth, and
was beginning to be fed by Love divine.
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I had suffered for years with insomnia. That night
I had suffered for years with insomnia. That night
I rested like a child, and awoke the next morning well
and happy. A flood of light daily illumined the pages
of the "little book," and the revelation it holds for all
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came to my waiting heart. "The peace which passeth
came to my waiting heart. "The peace which passeth
all understanding" rested upon me, and joy too deep for
words transformed my life. My prayers were answered,
for I had found God in Christian Science.
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The Bible, which I knew very little about, became
The Bible, which I knew very little about, became
my constant study, my joy, and my guide. The copy
which I bought at the time of my healing is marked
from Genesis to Revelation. It was so constantly
in my hands for three years that the cover became
worn and the leaves loose, so it has been laid away
for a new one. Two and three o'clock in the morning
often found me poring over its pages, which grew
more and more sacred to me every day, and the help
I received therefrom was wonderful, for which I can
find no words to express iny gratitude. – I. L., Los
Angeles, Cal.
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A HELPFUL TESTIMONY
A HELPFUL TESTIMONY
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Words cannot express my gratitude to God for
Words cannot express my gratitude to God for
Christian Science. When I first read Science and
Health, I had tried every remedy I had ever heard of.
I felt no change in mind or body that I was conscious
of until I read page 16 of the chapter on "Prayer," in
Science and Health. The first words of the "spiritual
sense of the Lord's Prayer," telling of our Father‑
Mother God, gave me a glimpse of heavenly light. I
stopped and reasoned, and remembered the teachings
of Jesus. The truth of man's spiritual being dawned
on my consciousness. I realized I was not subject to
mortal laws, as I had been taught all my life. I could
not explain how I knew this, but I knew it. Through
Christian Science, Mrs. Eddy had given me what
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I had longed for all my life, – a Mother, a perfect
I had longed for all my life, – a Mother, a perfect
"Father-Mother God." I had known there was a
great lack, and at that time I believe the orthodox
world had but half of the truth which Jesus came to
establish. When I read, "Give us this day our daily
bread," and its spiritual interpretation, my tears began
to flow; all the years of bitterness, hate, and fear melted
away. I knew then, as I know now, that nothing satisfies
but Love. That day began the outward and inward
conscious healing, – mental and physical. There never
came a doubt! I absolutely knew that Christian Science
was and is the truth. Money, friends, materiality, are
nothing beside the conscious knowledge of God, man,
and the universe.
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I did not need treatment from any one, – Science
I did not need treatment from any one, – Science
and Health was so clear and beautiful. I could not
understand the Bible before, but I found it illumined
now that I had a little understanding of Christian
Science. For ten years I have not had to lie down in
the daytime from any sickness. I am now, and have
been all these years, the picture of perfect health.
When I first read Science and Health I weighed one
hundred and four pounds; I now weigh over one hun-
dred and sixty. This physical health is not to be com-
pared to my happiness, – my harmony that nothing
can take away, – because it is the gift of God. Nothing
has shown me the perversity of the human mind more
than in its conclusions in regard to my healing. Even
when I felt and knew that I was healed, people con-
stantly said, because I was thin and delicate looking,
"You are not well, any one could look at you and know
it." Now that I am fleshy, they say, "You don't look
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as if you ever had a pain in all your life. You could not
as if you ever had a pain in all your life. You could not
have had consumption."
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When I think what my life was before I had Christian
When I think what my life was before I had Christian
Science, of the six years of colds, suffering, and cough-
ing, not to mention the unhappiness, I want to "work,
watch, and pray" for the Mind of Christ, that I may work
rightly in God's vineyard, and to know that in truth, what
belongs to one belongs to all, – that one God, one Life,
Truth, and Love is all. – A. C. L., Kansas City, Kans.
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DESIRE FOR LIQUOR AND TOBACCO DISAPPEARED
DESIRE FOR LIQUOR AND TOBACCO DISAPPEARED
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I first heard of Christian Science four years ago. At
I first heard of Christian Science four years ago. At
that time drinking and smoking were my comforters. I
had no other companionship. I had lived almost con-
stantly from childhood in an evil atmosphere. Though
I was far from being satisfied with my condition, I failed
to see how to better it until I read Science and Health.
I used occasionally to listen to a sermon, but sermons
did not give me any more comfort than I derived from
my pipe, hence I concluded that church-going could not
satisfy me and I preferred drinking and smoking. When
I began to read Science and Health, I saw it offered some-
thing substantial. After a few months' study all desire
for drinking and smoking disappeared. I did not give
them up; I made no sacrifices, I simply found some-
thing better. I might mention that I had smoked ever
since I can remember. I used to smoke years before I
left school, and, like most Englishmen, loved my pipe, and
would almost prefer to miss a meal rather than to go
without my smoke. I used to think it gave me comfort.
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During my four years' study of Christian Science I
During my four years' study of Christian Science I
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have not spent a cent for doctors or medicine, neither
have not spent a cent for doctors or medicine, neither
have I lost a day from my work on account of sickness,
which compares wonderfully with the previous four years.
I take a great interest and pleasure in reading the Bible
and studying the lessons in the Quarterly. The Bible
used to be a most mysterious book to me, but Science
and Health makes it a most precious book, making its
meaning clearer, plainer, and simpler.
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I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Mrs.
I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Mrs.
Eddy and to the friend who invited me to attend the ser-
vice held in the Auditorium years ago. I also wish to
acknowledge the benefit I have had from the Journal
and the Sentinel. They have helped me wonderfully. If
the value of Science and Health and these publications
were measured as business men value things, by the
results or benefits they bring, they certainly would be
priceless to me. It would be impossible to measure
their value, as I have got something from Science and
Health that all the money in the world could not buy. –
H. P. H., Chicago, Ill.
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AN EXPRESSION OF LOVING GRATITUDE
AN EXPRESSION OF LOVING GRATITUDE
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In the spring of 1893, while studying for the minis-
In the spring of 1893, while studying for the minis-
try, Science and Health was placed in my hands, and
the truth contained therein at once became to me the
pearl of great price. I literally devoured the book,
reading it about eighteen hours a day. Its originality
was startling, upsetting my preconceived opinions of
God, man, and creation. Two sentences especially
appealed to me: "The foundation of mortal discord is a
false sense of man's origin" (p. 262), and, "For right
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reasoning, there should be but one fact before the thought,
reasoning, there should be but one fact before the thought,
namely, spiritual existence" (p. 492). I had found the
keynote to the Science of being as taught in this marvel-
lous book, and persevered until a glimpse of the new heav-
ens and new earth came, for the old were passing away.
With this spiritual uplifting came also physical health.
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All my life had been spent in semi-invalidism, and
All my life had been spent in semi-invalidism, and
I seemed destined to a life of suffering. In three
weeks after beginning Science and Health, to my joy-
ful surprise I found myself a well man, sound physi-
cally, and uplifted spiritually. Life was being lived
from a new basis, the old things of personal sense
were passing away and all things becoming new. I
learned that the infinite good is the one Friend upon
whom we can call at all times, an all-powerful, ever‑
present help in every time of trouble; that His children
are really governed in peace and harmony by spiritual
law, and as the right understanding of it is gained, the
other things soon follow, bringing a peace the human
concept can never know.
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For the last twelve years my whole time has been
For the last twelve years my whole time has been
devoted to Christian Science practice, and I have seen
nearly every so-called incurable disease healed by its
beneficent influence. God bless our dear Leader! She
has set before us an open door, which no man can shut,
and it is but a question of time when the world will know
her better and love her more. – E. E. N., Washington,
D. C.
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HEALED OF BRIGHT'S DISEASE
HEALED OF BRIGHT'S DISEASE
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August 18, 1902, I was taken down with what three
August 18, 1902, I was taken down with what three
doctors pronounced Bright's disease, and they stated
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that I would not live a year, or if I did succeed in liv-
that I would not live a year, or if I did succeed in liv-
ing longer, I would be mentally unbalanced. On Decem-
ber 6, 1902, my wife presented me with Science and
Health as a birthday gift, and it was indeed the
best present I ever received. Since that time I have
been reading it and attending the Second Church
here. I have not used any medicine since, nor has any
one in our home. I am in the finest of health and have
lost all my bad habits. This truth has brought a great
spiritual uplifting to all of us, and words cannot express
my gratitude to Mrs. Eddy and to all who have helped
me to the same. – T. V., Chicago, Ill.
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FIBROID TUMOR DESTROYED
FIBROID TUMOR DESTROYED
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When quite young I was impressed that the Bible
When quite young I was impressed that the Bible
was not properly interpreted by the preachers, for I
could not conceive of a God of wrath who was unjust
enough to allow His little ones to suffer pain, misery, and
death. I had hope, however, that some day the truth
would be revealed to an awakening world, but little did
I dream that even then there was one of God's noble
women who reflected sufficient purity and holiness to
entertain the "angel of his presence," and commune with
the true God.
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I was believed to be predisposed to scrofula, so that
I was believed to be predisposed to scrofula, so that
I was not a strong or attractive child, and my girlhood
and womanhood were scarcely ever free from dread of
the laws of matter and lack of strength. The climax
was reached when a physician informed me, after weeks
of treatment, that I had a fibroid tumor, which required
an operation. The conditions were most trying and I
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was heartsick and discouraged when, in January, 1893,
was heartsick and discouraged when, in January, 1893,
I heard of Christian Science through a letter from a dear
sister who had been greatly benefited thereby, and I re-
solved to go at once to a practitioner, for I believed it
to be the long-lost truth that would make me free. It
meant a great effort and sacrifice for me to go to Chicago
at that time, but divine Love opened the way and I reached
there in March. I had been in my sister's home but
a few days, reading Science and Health almost con-
stantly, when I asked her if I had not better have
treatment for the tumor, which had given me so much
trouble. She said to me, "You feel well, do you not?"
I assured her that I never had felt so well as I had since
reaching there. "Well," she said with decision, "your
tumor is gone, for God never made it," and her statements
were true, for it has never been heard of from that day.
Since then I have been healed of chronic sore throat,
hay fever, and other troubles, and I know that Christian
Science is the truth. – B. W. S., Coldwater, Mich.
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LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS
LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS
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I have received so much benefit from the testimonies
I have received so much benefit from the testimonies
in the Sentinel and Journal that I send mine, hoping
it may cheer some struggling heart. I was reared by
kind and loving Christian parents and was a member
of an orthodox church for over twenty years, but I was
never satisfied. I was filled with fear and bound down
by the false gods of this world, – sin, disease, and pov-
erty; consequently every way I turned, and in everything
I attempted to do, I was met with disappointment and
failure; but God was leading me into a different life.
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My interest was first awakened to Christian Science
My interest was first awakened to Christian Science
about thirteen years ago, and I have been a willing dis-
ciple ever since. Through the reading of Science and
Health I was healed of chronic catarrh and laryngitis,
and it also enabled me to lay off my glasses. Christian
Science has not only helped me mentally, morally, and
physically, but the greatest blessing of all is the spirit-
ual uplifting which enabled me to know that God is both
able and willing to care for His children, if we are but
willing to do our part and bear the cross which, though
it seems heavy at times, always brings a sure reward.
Christian Science has not only helped me, but it has
enabled me to help others.
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The Bible is a new book to me. I now see what
The Bible is a new book to me. I now see what
Jesus meant when he said, "Come unto me, all ye that
labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
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My heart goes out in gratitude to Mrs. Eddy for the
My heart goes out in gratitude to Mrs. Eddy for the
work she has done and is still doing for the world, and
to God I am most grateful that He has guided me into the
truth, that I may have life, and have it more abundantly.
– Mrs. M. M., Chicago, Ill.
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A PRICELESS BOON
A PRICELESS BOON
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I have long desired to express my gratitude for what
I have long desired to express my gratitude for what
Christian Science has done, through reading Science
and Health, for me and my family. I was healed of
profanity, the tobacco habit, and a bad temper, through
the understanding that man is the image and likeness of
God. I was also healed of kidney disease and rheuma
tism. What surprised me most, however, was this; I
had had one finger thrown out of place some fifteen years
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before. It was crooked, but it became straight and use-
before. It was crooked, but it became straight and use-
ful. A bone in my foot had also been broken, leaving
a bunch, which disappeared after I studied Christian
Science and received class instruction. I am an entirely
well man and for this I am very grateful. I am also
glad that I have learned enough of Truth and love to
be able to heal others. I wish to express my thankful
appreciation of our Leader, also of the Sentinel and the
Journal. – N. R. F., Salina, Kans.
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HEALED OF CONSUMPTION AND ASTHMA
HEALED OF CONSUMPTION AND ASTHMA
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It is a pleasure to acknowledge the great benefits which
It is a pleasure to acknowledge the great benefits which
have come to me through Christian Science. It is nearly
ten years since I began the investigation of the subject by
borrowing a copy of Science and Health. I had become
a hopeless sufferer from asthma, – the disease being so
aggravated at times as to make breathing almost impos-
sible. I was also a victim of that dread disease, consump-
tion. It was hereditary, nearly all my family on both
sides having passed away with it. I took up Christian
Science very much as a drowning man catches at a straw.
However, I was much interested as soon as I began to
understand it, and having read the book nearly all my
waking hours for a few weeks, I became so much better
and so convinced of its truth, that myself and wife de-
stroyed all the medicines in the home, and have never
since used any remedy except Christian Science. I con-
tinued to study and to put into practice the teaching as
best I knew, and was restored to health in a few months.
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Prior to my investigation of Christian Science I had
Prior to my investigation of Christian Science I had
been from boyhood an outspoken infidel, had read that
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class of literature extensively, and had no desire for
class of literature extensively, and had no desire for
anything of a religious nature, – the orthodox teaching
never having appealed to me as a rational exposition of
an all-wise God. I now have no more doubt of the truth
of the teaching of the great Way-shower, Jesus of Naza-
reth, than I doubt the correctness of the basic law of
mathematics or music. I have no doubt whatever that
Christian Science saved me from the grave, and thus
proved a most practicable and efficient help in time of
greatest need. However great my physical suffering has
been, I can but feel glad that through it the door of con-
sciousness was opened to let in the light of Truth. Thus
I have progressed a little way in the knowledge of God,
good, as revealed in Christian Science. – C. B., Webb
City, Mo.
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A GRATEFUL TESTIMONY
A GRATEFUL TESTIMONY
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"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto
my path."
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This has been proven to me in every way. When
This has been proven to me in every way. When
Christian Science came to me, I was a wreck, physically,
mentally, and financially; but since the reading of Sci-
ence and Health turned my thought toward the light, I
have found that, as far as I am willing to receive the word
and live it, all comforts are supplied me. I am especially
grateful for the spiritual help. I know that things which
I did and thought last year I would not do or think this
year, and am satisfied. Through the careful and prayer-
ful study of Science and Health I have been lifted from
sickness to health, from sorrow to peace, from lack to
plenty, and, the most beautiful of all, from darkness to
light. – Mrs. H. S. C., Seattle, Wash.
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