Science and Health
with Key to The Scriptures
by Mary Baker Eddy
Chapter XVII - Glossary

 

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is the solar year. Eternity is God's measurement of Soul‑
filled years.
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YOU. As applied to corporeality, a mortal; finity.
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ZEAL. The reflected animation of Life, Truth, and
Love. Blind enthusiasm; mortal will.
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ZION. Spiritual foundation and superstructure; in-
spiration; spiritual strength. Emptiness; unfaithful-
ness; desolation.
Chapter XVIII
Fruitage
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. – JESUS.
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruit-
ful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. –
PAUL.
Let us get up early to the vineyards: let us see if the vine flourish,
whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth. –
SOLOMON'S SONG.
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THOUSANDS of letters could be presented in testi-
mony of the healing efficacy of Christian Science and
particularly concerning the vast number of people who
have been reformed and healed through the perusal or
study of this book.
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For the assurance and encouragement of the reader, a
few of these letters are here republished from THE CHRIS-
TIAN SCIENCE JOURNAL and CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SENTI-
NEL. The originals are in the possession of the Editor,
who can authenticate the testimonials which follow.
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RHEUMATISM HEALED
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I was a great sufferer from a serious form of rheumatic
trouble, my hands being affected to such an extent that it
was impossible for me even to dress without assistance.
The trouble finally reached the knees, and I became very
lame and had to be assisted in and out of bed. I went
to the different health resorts for the benefit I hoped to
derive from the baths and waters that were prescribed by
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physicians, but found no permanent relief. I was placed
under an X-ray examination, and was told that the joints
were becoming ossified. I then consulted a celebrated
specialist, who after a thorough examination said my
condition would continue to grow worse and that I would
become completely helpless.
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At that time a copy of "Science and Health with Key to
the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy was loaned me. I read it
more from curiosity than with the thought of any physical
benefit. As the truth was unfolded to me, I realized that
the mental condition was what needed correcting, and
that the Spirit of truth which inspired this book was my
physician. My healing is complete, and the liberation in
thought is manifest in a life of active usefulness rather
than the bondage of helpless invalidism and suffering. I
owe to our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, gratitude which
words cannot express. Her revelation of the practical
rather than the merely theoretical application of Jesus'
words, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall
make you free," proved to be my redeemer. I did not
even have to apply to a practitioner, but am most grate-
ful for the helpful words of loving friends. – E. B. B.,
Pasadena, Cal.
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ASTIGMATISM AND HERNIA HEALED
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It is nearly five years since I bought my first copy of
Science and Health, the reading of which cured me of
chronic constipation, nervous headache, astigmatism, and
hernia, in less than four months.
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Where would I be now, had not this blessed truth been
brought to me by much persuasion of a very dear friend?
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I certainly should have been deep in the slough of despond,
if not in the grave. Am I truly thankful for all the good
that has come to me and mine? I try to let my works
testify of that; but to those whom I do not meet in person,
I can truly say, Yes; I am indeed more thankful than
words can express for the glorious healing that has come
to me, both physical, mental, and moral, and I also con-
vey herein, my song of gratitude to the dear Leader who
has through her fidelity to Truth enabled me to touch
at least the hem of Christ's garment. – B. S. J., Sioux
City, Iowa.
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SUBSTANCE OF LUNGS RESTORED
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It was about fifteen years ago that Christian Science
first came to my notice. At that time I had been a chronic
invalid for a good many years. I had acute bowel
trouble, bronchitis, and a number of other troubles. One
physician had told me that my lungs were like wet paper,
ready to tear at any time, and I was filled with fear, as
my mother, two brothers, and a sister had been vic-
tims of consumption. I tried many physicians and
every material remedy that promised help, but no help
came until I found a copy of Mrs. Eddy's book, Sci-
ence and Health. The book was placed in my hands
by one who did not then appreciate it, and I was told
that it would be hard for me to understand it. I com-
menced reading it with this thought, but I caught beau-
tiful glimpses of Truth, which took away my fear and
healed me of all those diseases, and they have never
returned.
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I would also like to tell how I was healed of a sprained
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ankle. The accident occurred in the morning, and all
that day and during the night I gave myself Christian
Science treatment, as best I could. The next morning
it seemed to be no better, being very sore, badly swollen,
and much discolored. Feeling that I had done all I could,
I decided to stop thinking about it. I took my copy of
Science and Health and began reading. Very soon I
became so absorbed in the book that I forgot all about
my ankle; it went entirely out of my thought, for I had
a glimpse of all God's creation as spiritual, and for the
time being lost sight of my material selfhood. After two
hours I laid the book down and walked into another room.
When next I thought of my ankle, I found it was not hurt-
ing me. The swelling had gone down, the black and blue
appearance had nearly vanished, and it was perfectly well.
It was healed while I was "absent from the body" and
"present with the Lord." This experience was worth
a great deal to me, for it showed me how the healing is
done. – C. H., Portland, Ore.
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FIBROID TUMOR HEALED IN A FEW DAYS
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My gratitude for Christian Science is boundless. I
was afflicted with a fibroid tumor which weighed not
less than fifty pounds, attended by a continuous hem-
orrhage for eleven years. The tumor was a growth of
eighteen years.
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I lived in Fort Worth, Tex., and I had never heard
of Christian Science before leaving there for Chicago
in the year 1887. I had tried to live near to God, and
I feel sure He guided me in all my steps to this heal-
ing and saving truth. After being there several weeks
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I received letters from a Texas lady who had herself been
healed, and who wrote urging me to try Christian
Science.
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Changing my boarding-place, I met a lady who owned
a copy of Science and Health, and in speaking to her of
having seen the book, she informed me she had one, and
she got it and told me I could read it. The revelation
was marvelous and brought a great spiritual awakening.
This awakened sense never left me, and one day when
walking alone it came to me very suddenly that I was
healed, and I walked the faster declaring every step that
I was healed. When I reached my boarding-place, I
found my hostess and told her I was healed. She looked
the picture of amazement. The tumor began to disap-
pear at once, the hemorrhage ceased, and perfect strength
was manifest.
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There was no joy ever greater than mine for this Christ‑
cure, for I was very weary and heavy laden. I thought
very little of either sleeping or eating, and my heart was
filled with gratitude, since I knew I had touched the hem
of his garment.
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I must add that the reading of Science and Health, and
that alone, healed me, and it was the second copy I ever
saw. – S. L., Fort Worth, Tex.
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INSANITY AND EPILEPSY HEALED
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While an inmate of the State asylum for the insane at
Middletown, Conn., an epileptic, and at times confined to
my bed with bilious attacks, pronounced incurable by the
doctors (at least six in number), the book, Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mrs. Eddy was
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placed in my hands. After reading a few pages, I be-
came very much impressed with the truth therein stated,
and although I was surrounded with opposition, I knew
that "underneath are the everlasting arms." Since that
time – past the middle of the year 1899 – I have kept
pressing on, until I have been healed by reading Science
and Health. At times I was beset by what seemed un-
conquerable opposition, until the first week in October,
1904, when, upon going to my home in Darien for a visit,
I was given my liberty, and I am now earning my living
in this city. After having been subject to epileptic at-
tacks since 1892, and at one time pronounced dying
by the doctor in charge, I am now well. I have had no
fit, or symptoms of any, since the first week in May,
1904.
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I trust that this testimony to the healing power of Truth,
realized by reading Science and Health (for I had no treat-
ment), may reach the eye of some to whom the battle
seems long, and inspire them with fresh courage and a
realization of the worth of the victory. I am filled with
inexpressible gratitude and love to God, and to Mrs.
Eddy. – Mrs. B. B. C., Stamford, Conn.
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A CASE OF MENTAL SURGERY
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I have felt for some time I should give my experience
in mental surgery. In May, 1902, going home for
lunch, on a bicycle, and while riding down a hill at a
rapid gait, I was thrown from the wheel, and falling
on my left side with my arm under my head, the bone
was broken about half-way between the shoulder and
elbow. While the pain was intense, I lay still in the dust,
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declaring the truth and denying that there could
be a break or accident in the realm of divine Love,
until a gentleman came to assist me, saying, he
thought I had been stunned. I was only two and a
half blocks from home, so I mounted my wheel again
and managed to reach it. On arriving there I lay
down and asked my little boy to bring me our text-
book. He immediately brought Science and Health,
which I read for about ten minutes, when all pain
left.
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I said nothing to my family of the accident, but at-
tended to some duties and was about half an hour late
in returning to the office, this being my only loss of time
from work. My friends claimed that the arm had not
been broken, as it would have been impossible for me to
continue my work without having it set, and carrying it
in a sling until the bone knit together. Their insistence
almost persuaded me that I might have been mistaken,
until one of my friends invited me to visit a physician's
office where they were experimenting with an X-ray ma-
chine. The physician was asked to examine my left
arm to see if it differed from the ordinary. On look-
ing through it, he said, "Yes, it has been broken, but
whoever set it made a perfect job of it, and you will
never have any further trouble from that break." My
friend then asked the doctor to show how he could
tell where the break had been. The doctor pointed
out the place as being slightly thicker at that part,
like a piece of steel that had been welded. This
was the first of several cases of mental surgery that
have come under my notice, and it made a deep
impression on me.
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For the benefit of others who may have something
similar to meet, I will say that I have overcome almost
constant attacks of sick headaches, extending back
to my earliest recollection. – L. C. S., Salt Lake City,
Utah.
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CATARACT QUICKLY CURED
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I wish to add my testimony to those of others, and
hope that it may be the means of bringing some poor
sufferer to health, to happiness, and to God. I was
healed through simply reading this wonderful book,
Science and Health. I had been troubled periodically
for many years with sore eyes, and had been to many
doctors, who called the disease iritis and cataract. They
told me that my eyes would always give me trouble, and
that I would eventually lose my sight if I remained in
an office, and advised me to go under an operation. Later
on I had to wear glasses at my work, also out of doors
as I could not bear the winds, and my eyes were gradually
becoming worse. I could not read for longer than a few
minutes at a time, otherwise they would smart severely.
I had to rest my eyes each evening to enable me to use
them the next day; in fact gas-light was getting unbearable
because of the pain, and I made home miserable. A
dear brother told me about Christian Science, and said
that if I would read Science and Health it would help
me. He procured for me the loan of the book. The
first night I read it, it so interested me I quite forgot
all about my eyes until my wife remarked that it was
eleven o'clock. I found that I had been reading this
book for nearly four hours, and I remarked immediately
after, "I believe my eyes are cured," which was really
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the case. The next day, on looking at my eyes, my wife
noticed that the cataract had disappeared. I put away
my outdoor glasses, which I have not required since, and
through the understanding gained by studying Christian
Science I have been able to do away with my indoor
glasses also, and have had no return of pain in my eyes
since. This is now a year and a half ago. – G. F. S.,
Liverpool, England.
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VALVULAR HEART DISEASE HEALED
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Fourteen years ago my heart awoke to gratitude to
God and the dear Leader at the same time. After a
patient and persistent effort of three months' duration, to
procure a copy of Science and Health (during which time
I had visited every bookstore, and many of the second-
hand bookstores in the city of St. Paul), and had failed
to find it, I at last remembered that the stranger who told
me I might be healed, had mentioned a name, and
McVicker's Theatre Building in Chicago as being in
some way connected with the work. I sent there for
information regarding a book called Health and Science,
and the return mail brought me the book, Science and
Health, and in it I at once found sure promise of deliver-
ance from valvular heart disease, with all the accompani-
ments, such as extreme nervousness, weakness, dyspepsia,
and insomnia. I had suffered from these all my life,
finding no permanent relief, even, in material remedies,
and no hope of cure at any time. Only those who have
been held in such bondage and have been liberated by
the same means, can know the eager joy of the first perusal
of that wonderful book.
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Half a day's reading convinced me that I had found
the way to holiness and health. I read on, thinking only
of the spiritual enlightenment, content to wait until I
should be led to some person who would heal me; but
old things had passed away, and all things had become
new. I was completely healed before I had met a Scien-
tist, or one who knew anything about Christian Science,
and before I had read a line of any other Christian Science
literature except one leaf of a tract; so it is absolutely
certain that the healing was entirely impersonal, as was
also the teaching, which enabled me to begin at once
demonstrating the power of Truth to destroy all forms
of error. – E. J. W., North Yakima, Wash.
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THE TRUE PHYSICIAN FOUND
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It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I send the
particulars of my healing through Christian Science.
While visiting friends in the southwestern part of On-
tario, about three years ago, my attention was called
to Christian Science and the wonderful healing it was
doing. I had lived in New York for twenty-five years,
but had never heard of Christian Science before, to my
recollection.
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Up to that time, for seventeen years, I had suffered
with indigestion and gastritis in the worst form, often
being overcome from a seeming pressure against the heart.
I had asthma for four years, also had worn glasses for
four years. It seemed to me that I had swallowed every
known medicine to relieve my indigestion, but they only
gave me temporary benefit. I purchased a copy of Sci-
ence and Health, and simply from the reading of that
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grand book I was completely healed of all my physical
ailments in two weeks' time. I have used no medi-
cine from that day to this, and with God's help, and
the wonderful light revealed to me through the reading
of Mrs. Eddy's book, I never expect to again. I used
to smoke eight or ten cigars a day, and also took an
occasional drink, but the desire for these has gone, – I
feel forever. I travel on the road, and am constantly
being invited to indulge, but it is no effort to abstain,
and in many instances I find that my refusal helps
others.
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While I fully appreciate the release from my physical
troubles, this pales into insignificance in comparison with
the spiritual uplifting Christian Science has brought me.
I had not been inside a church for more than ten years,
to attend regular services, until I entered a Christian
Science church. What I saw and realized there, seemed
so genuine that I loved Christian Science from the very
start. I have never taken a treatment, – every inch
of the way has been through study and practical demon-
stration, and I know that all can do the same thing if they
will try.
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Since I have been in Science I have overcome a case of
ulcerated tooth in one night through the reading of Science
and Health; also a severe attack of grip in thirty-six hours
by obeying the Scripture saying, "Physician, heal thy-
self." – B. H. N., New York, N. Y.
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CANCER AND CONSUMPTION HEALED
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I was a great sufferer for many years from internal
cancer and consumption. I was treated by the best of
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physicians in New York, Minneapolis, and Duluth, and
was finally given up as incurable, when I heard of Chris-
tian Science. A neighbor who had been healed of con-
sumption, kindly loaned me Science and Health by Mrs.
Eddy, which I read and became interested in. In three
months' time, I was healed, the truth conveyed to me by
this book being the healer, and not only of these diseases,
but I was made whole mentally as well. I have not been
in bed one day since, or rather in eleven years. I have
had many good demonstrations during this time, have
passed through many a "fiery trial," but this blessed truth
has caused me to stand, at times seemingly alone, and
God was with me.
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I will mention a demonstration of painless childbirth
which I have had since coming to Idaho. Perhaps it may
help some sister who is looking through the Journal for
a demonstration of this kind, as I was before my baby
came. Good help being scarce here, I did my housework
up to the time I was confined, and was in perfect health.
I awoke my husband one morning at five o'clock, and at
half past five baby was born, no one being present but
my husband and myself. It was quite a surprise to the
rest of the family to see me sitting by the fire with a new
baby on my lap. My son got the breakfast, of which I
ate heartily; at noon I joined the family in the dining-
room. I was out on the porch the second day, around
the yard the third day, and have been perfectly well
ever since, which has been now over three years. To
one who had previously passed through agony untold,
with a physician in attendance, this seemed wonderful.
I hope this will interest some one who is seeking the truth,
and I wish to express my sincere love for our beloved
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Leader, who has given us the "Key to the Scriptures." –
E. C. C., Lewiston, Idaho.
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A REMARKABLE CASE
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Nine years ago my only child was hovering between
life and death. Some of the best physicians in Boston
had pronounced his case incurable, saying that if he
lived he would always be an invalid and a cripple. One
of the diseases was gastric catarrh. He was allowed
to eat but very few things, and even after taking every
precaution, he suffered to the extent that he would
lie in spasms for half a day. He also had rickets; physi-
cians saying that there was not a natural bone in his
body.
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It was while he was in what seemed to be his greatest
agony, and when I was in the darkest despair, that I
first heard of Christian Science. The bearer of the joyful
tidings could only tell me to come and hear of the wonder-
ful things that Christian Science was doing. I accepted
the invitation, for I was willing to try anything to save
my child, and the following Friday evening I attended
my first meeting, which was in The Mother Church of
Christ, Scientist. Long before the service began every
seat was filled, which was amazing to me, being an ordi-
nary weekly meeting, and that night I realized from the
testimonies given that Christian Science was the religion
for which I had been searching for years. The next
day I went to find a practitioner, but was unable to get
the one who had been recommended, he being too busy.
On my way home I thought of some of the testimonies
which I had heard the night before, – of people being
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healed by simply reading Science and Health. I resolved
at once to borrow a copy, and not dreaming of the
sacrifice that my friend would make by conferring such
a favor, I went and asked her for a loan of Science
and Health. I never saw any one part so reluctantly
with a book as my friend did with her copy of the
textbook.
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I read it silently and audibly, day and night, in my
home, and although I could not seem to understand
it, yet the healing commenced to take place at once.
The little mouth which had been twisted by spasms
grew natural and the child was soon able to be up,
playing and romping about the house as any child
should. About this time we decided to move to the
far West.
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I was young in Science at the time, and my husband
greatly feared that the journey would cause a relapse
for the child, but instead, he continued to improve. I
constantly read the Bible, Science and Health, and Mis-
cellaneous Writings, the two weeks we traveled, and we
were the only ones in our car who, throughout the journey,
did not get train sick. The child's limbs grew perfectly
straight, he ate anything he wanted, and for years he has
been a natural, healthy child in every way. He has passed
through some of the worst forms of contagion untouched
and unharmed.
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I had been reading Science and Health several months,
before I gave any thought to myself and my numerous
complaints. I had never been very strong, and some of
my ailments were supposed to be hereditary and chronic,
hence I dragged through many tedious years with a belief
in medical laws and hereditary laws resting upon me.
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Just before I commenced reading Science and Health
I spent a half day in having my eyes examined by one
of the leading oculists in Boston. His verdict was that
my eyes were in a dreadful condition, and that I would
always need to wear glasses. In the meantime I com-
menced to read Science and Health, and when I thought
of my eyes, I had no need for glasses. The years that
I have been in Science I have used my eyes incessantly,
night as well as day, doing all kinds of trying work and
without requiring the aid of glasses. I was healed of
all my complaints whilst seeking the truth for my child,
and many of them have never returned. Those that
appeared simply came to the surface to be destroyed.
Teeth have been restored and facial blemishes re-
moved, unconsciously, simply by reading Science and
Health. All of this is, however, nothing to compare
with the spiritual uplifting which I have received,
and I have everything to be thankful for. – M. T. W., Los
Angeles, Cal.
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INTENSE SUFFERING OVERCOME
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For about five years I was afflicted with sciatic rheu-
matism, in such a severe form that my body was drawn
out of shape. When able to be around, I walked with
the assistance of a cane. The attacks were periodical,
recurring every few months; any exposure to rain or
dampness would bring one. At one time I was in bed
eleven weeks, suffering intensely all the time except when
relieved by hypodermic injections. When I had these
attacks, my regular physician was always in attendance.
My daughter consulted another physician, who said there
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would have to be an operation which would include
the exposing and scraping of the sciatic nerve. There
was also another physician who, knowing of the case,
examined my heart and claimed that it was weak and
that I was liable to pass on at any time from heart
trouble.
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After suffering three years I heard of Christian Science,
but did not avail myself of it for two years, when I de-
cided to give up all other means and rely wholly upon
it. It was not convenient to call a practitioner, so I took
Science and Health and applied its teachings as best
I could. In three days the trouble completely left
me and there has never been the slightest return. My
health has been good ever since, and I am at present
in perfect physical health. I have been benefited in
every way by Christian Science, physically, mentally, and
spiritually, and would not be without my understand-
ing of it for anything. – Mrs. E. A. K., Billings,
Mont.
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HEALED OF RHEUMATISM AND BRIGHT'S DISEASE
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I am very thankful to God for what He has done for
me. I was suddenly left alone, with many troubles
and trials, and I took up the study of the Bible. I
was trying to understand it, prior to joining some
church, as it seemed to me this would be expected. I
had attended all sorts of churches from my childhood
up, but never could find any that met my need. As
time passed on, my condition became very alarming.
Sciatic rheumatism, that had troubled me for some
years, became so severe I could scarcely do anything.
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