Article September 30, 1905 Issue

A Child's Faith

L. R. C.

THE gratitude that I feel for the light which Christian Science has brought to me and mine is unutterable. When opportunities come for proving the efficacy of this Science. I am filled with wonder how I ever lived without it. The proofs of Truth's power are so sure and convincing that the so-called problems of daily experience are worked out with ever-increasing confidence and faith. Each one who is applying his understanding of divine Principle to these daily experiences finds inspiration from contact with the thought of a child, whose unquestioning acceptance of God's allness often brings immediate healing.

A few days ago my little girl, who is three, burned her hand badly. It was her nap time, and only her nurse, who is not a Christian Scientist, was with her. It was, therefore, with no prompting that she asked if she might say the scientific statement of being (Science and Health, p. 468), which she did, and was soon asleep. That was the last we heard of the burn, although the scar remained for a few days and showed the burn to have been severe. Unquestionably the child turned to divine Love for help, and her experience brought a lesson home to me.

On hearing of this demonstration some one said, "But the child did not understand what she said to bring relief." And here is the pitiable state of mortal mind summed up in one word,—doubt! What are we older ones to do but become as little children, in making simple acknowledgment of the power of God? My children do not question the most radical statements of God's power, as revealed in Christian Science. My prayer is that in humility and meekness I may become "as a little child," even as the Master required. To Mrs. Eddy I give my hourly gratitude and love, and may these be proved by my willingness to demonstrate the truth she has revealed.

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