Science and Health
with Key to The Scriptures
by Mary Baker Eddy
Chapter XVIII - Fruitage

 

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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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Then there appeared some complications, so distressing
that I was unable to walk far, and had to sit down fre-
quently by the way. I thought I had Bright's disease, –
such excruciating pains, no tongue could tell my suffer-
ings. With all these things upon me, death seemed very
near. I had never joined any church, and I thought it
now too late, as I would have to wait six months on pro-
bation, and I would be dead before that.
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About this time I made some inquiries of my sister in
reference to Christian Science, as she had already turned to
that faith, and I soon found that it was just what I had
been looking for. I saw at once that it declared the truth
and nothing but the truth. I commenced reading Science
and Health, also the New Testament. I wanted to find
out what Jesus said, as I did not expect then to live long.
I did not go to the meetings, nor did I read Science and
Health to be cured, – not thinking of that, – but to be
saved from an everlasting hell hereafter. My sister urged
me to have a practitioner, but I kept on reading, and
praying to God in silence, and what happened? Where
had the diseases gone? I persisted in reading Science
and Health, together with the Bible, with the knowl-
edge that God as revealed by Christ Jesus can do
everything, that He made everything that was made,
that He can and does heal the afflicted. He has healed
me, thanks to His most holy name. – G. J. H., Charles-
ton, Ill.
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GRATEFUL FOR MANY BLESSINGS
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In the year 1901, Christian Science found me a hope-
less invalid. I had suffered for seven years previous with
a very painful back, the result of an operation. I could
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get no rest or sleep at night, as I could not lie down, but
had to sit propped in a chair with pillows around me.
Only those who have suffered as I did can know the full
misery of it. I had come to the end of material means
and never hoped to get well. One day, however, while
out walking, it was my good fortune to come to a Christian
Scientist's house, and there the teaching was explained
to me. I was advised to buy Science and Health, which
I did, and the study of this book has healed my back en-
tirely. Christian Science has also cured me of long-
standing catarrh of the throat, and neuralgia with which
I had been afflicted from childhood. Before coming into
Science I had doctored with three of the best physicians
in Seattle, but none could give me relief.
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I am no longer a sufferer, but rejoice exceedingly in
Christian Science. God's promise has been fulfilled to
me, "But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of
righteousness arise with healing in his wings." – E. O.,
Georgetown, Wash.
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FREED FROM NEURASTHENIC AND OTHER TROUBLES
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Christian Science found in me a minister's son who
had failed to profit by continuous teaching in the old
thought. Some years ago I was pronounced by a pro-
fessor of materia medica, whose works are in general use,
a neurasthenic. I had been in this condition more or less
for eight years, and up to two years ago, when Christian
Science was first brought to my attention (thanks to Al-
mighty God) through a kind friend, I was almost con-
stantly taking medicine and had in all eleven physicians
who undoubtedly did their best, but without avail, not-
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withstanding almost all known drugs were prescribed,
and further I had tried very many patent medicines. I
was also put through forms of hygienic treatment and
other things that offered inducements. At the time of
coming into Science I was taking three times daily forty
minims of cod-liver oil and three of creosote, also three
drops of Fowler's solution of arsenic, and on the month
or so previous had bought eighteen dollars' worth of
patent medicine. I was restricted to the simplest means
of diet, – all stews, fries, sweets, berries, and tomatoes I
had not touched for two years.
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I started to read Science and Health, and before I had
half finished the book once I was eating everything that
any one does. I read the book eleven times straight
ahead and many times skipping about. The book
has done the work and I am a well man. – C. E. M.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
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MANY ILLS OVERCOME
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I have received much help, spiritually and physically,
through Christian Science. I had what the doctors
diagnosed as muscular rheumatism, dropsy, and con-
stipation of thirty years' standing. A dear friend whom
I had known as an invalid had been healed by Christian
Science and advised me to read Science and Health. I
did so, having a desire to know the truth. One of my
troubles was that I could not sleep. I began reading the
Bible and the Christian Science textbook, and troubles
of every kind disappeared before I had read Science and
Health through. The thought came, What about the
old remedies? but truth prevailed, and I took all the
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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
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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;
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
"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
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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,
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 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
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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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