Testimony of Healing March 4, 1905 Issue

Before hearing of Christian Science there was almost...

Andrew J. Crandall

Before hearing of Christian Science there was almost nothing among the "works of the flesh" of which I had not known. I drank, although not to excess, played cards, attended horse—races and, like many others, was looking deep among material pleasures for happiness. But this searching in the realm of mortal mind gave me no sense of rest and peace, and it was that for which I longed.

At this time I was an engineer, and oftentimes, in going out on the engine and seeing the beauties of nature, I would ask myself, "Where is God; where can I find Him?" And this unspoken desire did not return to me void. I well remember coming in one Sunday morning from a trip on the road, and when my wife asked me to attend church with her I replied, "No, I am going to rest." Truly the rest which came to me was the sweetest rest that I ever experienced. Our home was then in the same block with the Christian Science rooms, and as I lay there, half asleep, there came to me the words of the hymn, "Help us to help each other, Lord." As these words came to me, so full of meaning and with a deep sense of love, I sank down on my pillow, and amid sobs promised God from the depths of my heart that if He would show me how to live a Christian life, I would live it.

Shortly after this I attended the Christian Science services and it came to me that I had found the truth for which I had been looking all these years. I soon purchased a copy of Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, and after reading it I became clearly convinced of the truth voiced in it. I at once asked for treatment, and discarded all medicine, pipes, and tobacco, and rejoiced to see them go. Since this truth has come to me I have had many struggles, but the power of Truth and Love has vanquished the belief in error, and now I thank God when an error is uncovered to me, so that it can be met and conquered, for I find that is what brings the true sense of life to my consciousness. When I look back over my experience I can say, as did our Leader, that when this truth found me, I was homesick for heaven, and it is my sincere desire to continue in the pathway which leads to eternal harmony.

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