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On June 9, 1914, I was a physical, mental, and moral...
On June 9, 1914, I was a physical, mental, and moral wreck from the continued use of alcohol. With the exception of a few months I had been a hard drinker for over seventeen years. On three occasions I had been treated in hospitals for alcoholism, and having what doctors would call a strong constitution and wonderful vitality, I had been able to recover somewhat from the effects of this terrible habit, but only to succumb again and again. Gradually my strength became weakened, and with my will-power gone I was no longer able to control my appetite or actions, so that for months previous to the above date I failed in many ways, and my promises to relatives or friends were no longer sacred.
When I did not expect to live twenty-four hours I decided to go to a Christian Science practitioner, more to please my mother and at her request than from any hope of help. For several years she had tried to interest me in Christian Science, but I had no idea of what divine Love really was and my concept of God at that time did not appeal to me. Upon my visit to the practitioner I was instantaneously healed of an aggravated case of kidney disease, heart trouble, and other ailments common to a drunkard. Best of all, the few kind words and the advice given me aroused a new interest in life. I read and studied earnestly the literature given to me, and that night slept as I had not done for years.
I continued treatment for the liquor habit, and nineteen days later, while reading an article in an old copy of the Sentinel, I suddenly realized that all desire for drink was gone, and I threw away the supply of liquor I had on hand. For hours I walked the streets with joy and happiness singing in my heart, because for some reason I knew that I was free forever from this terrible habit. I returned to my home city and continued to read and study, and also attended the services of the local Christian Science church regularly. Since boyhood I had been a slave to tobacco, but this habit left me suddenly, nearly four months after my healing of the liquor habit, and I have had no desire for the weed since then.
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July 7, 1917 issue
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Unity of Divine Law
SAMUEL GREENWOOD
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Training the Child
VIVIAN M. KUENZLI
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Spiritual Perception
JOHN M. DEAN
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"While they are yet speaking"
MABEL W. DUNHAM
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Casting Out Evils
MARY A. DAGGETT
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The Comforter
EUGENIA M. FOSBERY
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In an interesting report of an address on Christian Science...
Charles W. J. Tennant
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Above all else, and unquestionably to a degree not approached...
W. D. Kilpatrick
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During the past forty years, since Mrs. Eddy first published...
W. Stuart Booth
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The recognition and understanding of the fact that God...
Aaron E. Brandt
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The evangelist who by printed handbills, over his signature,...
B. W. Oppenheim
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When revolutions occur it is man's laws only, not God's,...
Ellis O. Jones
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Resurrection
MARY LLOYD MC CONNEL
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War Relief Fund
The Christian Science Board of Directors
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"Judge righteous judgment"
Archibald McLellan
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Commercial Warfare
William D. McCrackan
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Divine Judgment
Annie M. Knott
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Appreciation of Privileges
Editor
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The Lectures
with contributions from Emma Oldfield, Emma C. Kirk, Walter A. Dimick, George Millard Davison, Milton B. Marks, Josephine Cooper
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Freely I have received, freely I would give
Frederick H. Seibert with contributions from Kathryn F. Seibert, Clara J. Simon
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A few years ago a gentleman arose at a Wednesday evening...
Lillian M. Truitt
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On June 9, 1914, I was a physical, mental, and moral...
A. Eugene Fosdick
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It is with a grateful heart that I testify to the quick...
Frau Anna Mai with contributions from Elsa Mai
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I wish to express gratitude for the many blessings received...
Lillian K. Schumacher with contributions from Alex J. Schumacher
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About five years ago I was instantaneously healed through...
Marguerite Worthen
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Over five years ago I was healed through Christian Science...
O. Larson with contributions from O. Larson
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From Our Exchanges
with contributions from John Abner Marquis, Clyde McGee, T. Rhondda Williams, Dean Inge, W. E. Orchard