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Desire for Liquor and Tobacco Disappeared
I first heard of Christian Science four years ago. At that time drinking and smoking were my comforters. I had lived almost constantly from childhood in that atmosphere. I had no other associates. 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 the orthodox church could not satisfy me and I preferred drinking and smoking. When I began to read Science and Health I saw it offered something 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 something better. I might mention that I 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.
During my four years' study of Christian Science I 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 with Key to the Scriptures" makers it a most precious book, making its meaning clearer, plainer, and simpler.

March 7, 1901 issue
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History of the "New Star."
with contributions from Edward S. Holden
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The Lectures
with contributions from S. J. Wilson, A. H. Naftzger, William K. Childs
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Not Christian Science
Edward E. Norwood
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Defence of Christian Science
Willard S. Mattox
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Not Opposed to the Bible
Archibald McLellan
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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Church By-laws
Editor
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A Ridiculous Falsehood
Editor
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Legislation in Utah
Editor
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Medical Legislation in Texas
Editor
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A Victory in California
Editor with contributions from C. N. Miller
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God is Love
BY WILLIAM CROFTS.
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Unselfish Labor for Others
BY M. I. M. T.
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The Brotherliness of True Christian Scientists
BY THOMAS W. WILSON.
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Lost Opportunities
BY SOURIE LEE VAN HOOSE POLHILL.
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Overcoming Worldliness
A. R. Mackinzie
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The Fields are White already for Harvest
C. A. Q. Norton
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Religious Items
with contributions from F. W. Robertson