Article March 18, 1905 Issue

How can I let the months pass by

Nettie R. Craddock

How can I let the months pass by while my life is so filled with the blessings that have come to me through Christian Science, and not make some acknowledgement of it? The time has now come when I am so possessed with the consciousness of what God has done for me, that I must say something. Some years ago, when I stood alone in the world, when everything in life that I held dear was snatched away from me in a few hours, I was told by my dear old minister, "You must submit to the hand of God, it is all His doing and He knows best." I, however, rebelled, and continued in rebellion until I was so miserable that I turned to my Bible once more, but there seemed to be no comfort. I could not find comfort in a God who would send me so much misery, and I gave it all up.

The perplexities of my life absorbed me, and I was growing harder and more bitter every day. I was conscious of this, and in a blind sort of way prayed to be delivered from such intense bitterness. Finally, through a friend, I heard of Christian Science. His persistence in constantly talking Christian Science worried me, so to quiet him I promised to attend a Christian Science lecture. Judge Ewing was the lecturer and I shall never forget his message of love. It came right home to my hungry heart. I knew he had something I did not have, something which I wanted, and right there I determined to have it.

It is four years since my eyes were opened to the truth, and now I have no words to express my gratitude to God for His love, and to Mrs. Eddy, because it is through her I know that God is Love, but I can prove my gratitude by my life. Through the light that Science and Health has thrown upon the Bible, I now find in it comfort, love, guidance for every condition, every phases of life. I cannot close without a word of thankfulness for the Sentinel. After reading it I have often gained new courage, a firmer trust, a nearer consciousness of the Father-Mother love.

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