Testimony of Healing March 14, 1901 Issue

Learning the Lesson of Perseverance

C. A. Maynard

I had a copy of Science and Health given to me some six years ago, but for a long time I scarcely looked in it. I did not realize the importance of it, so I did not give it any serious attention. After a while I became sensitive and morbid. I was about ready to give up, and I went on in this way, little believing that I could get any help in this world.

I was urged to try Christian Science, but I hesitated for some time, as it seemed to me it was no use; but finally I consented to try it for a while.

After I had been going to a healer for a time, I began to feel a sense of peace that I had not felt for many a day, and I began to think there was a God in heaven after all. I continued treatment through the spring and summer, and also part of the winter of 1899, with varying results. One day I would be upon the mountain, and the next day I would be in the valley of depression; but still I knew there must be something in Christian Science, as I had felt relief so often, so I kept at it. I tried to realize the allness of God and the ever-protecting care of His love, but with many stumblings, I must confess.

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