Testimony of Healing December 1, 1906 Issue

Science and Health says on p. 5I6, "The sunlight...

Joseph Meunier

Science and Health says on p. 5I6, "The sunlight glints from the church-dome, glances into the prisoncell, glides into the sick-chamber, glids the hospital cot, brightens the flower, beautifies the landscape, blesses the earth." When I read this passage it always reminds me of the first experience that the light of Truth brought to me,—behind prison walls and under a life sentence, a condition in which there was not much to look forward to. After serving some time here, I attended a Christian Science service which was being held in the chapel every Sunday morning, and the truth seemed to appeal to me. I was at that time somewhat of a wreck, physically and morally. I had kindney trouble, etc., and was unable to sleep, or to eat much without distress. Tobacco was my only god, and I was using all my allowance. I was, however, anxious to know more of what I had heard, so I purchased a copy of Science and Health, and before I had read it half through the truth was revealed to me in such a degree that I was healed. As I read on, I came to a page that had been marked by the Scientist who brought me the book, in regard to tobacco (p. 406), and when I had read it I could see that I had been worshiping a false god, and the habit was taken away with other beliefs in the supposed pleasure to be found in material things. I can now sleep well, eat anything I like without any distress, and best of all, I have received a spiritual uplifting more than I am able to express, and in this sense I am free. I feel that I am better off than some on the outside of these prison walls who know not this wonderful truth. I own two copies of Science and Health, one of which I keep to loan to my fellow-prisoners who are looking for a better life. I have made several demonstrations, and have a great desire to know more of Christ, Truth.

I wish to express my gratitude to Mrs. Eddy for Christian Science, for the light that shone into my prison-cell and has remained in my consciousness.

Joseph Meunier, State Prison, Jackson, Mich.

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