Testimony of Healing November 13, 1909 ISSUE

In the spring of 1897 my attention was called to Christian Science...

Henry L. Upton

In the spring of 1897 my attention was called to Christian Science and a friend loaned me a copy of "Retrospection and Introspection" by Mrs. Eddy to read. I read the biographical sketch of the author as given therein, and thought it reasonable and true. I then read Science and Health without grasping the writer's meaning, but I gained an earnest desire to study and ponder it. When I commenced the second reading, I took up the study of the Bible, which I never wanted to read before, and as I pondered the great truths contained in these two books there was unfolded to me the simple logic of our dear Leader's teaching,—perfect God, perfect man, a perfect universe, and all error an illusion, simply a false sense. I at once began to attend the Christian Science services, and have never ceased to do so.

My early life was passed at a light station on a small island out at sea, where my chances for acquiring an education were very limited. When we moved to the mainland I found myself five years behind other boys of my age, but after becoming interested in Christian Science I was able to catch up with them. This blessed truth has been a greater educator of the right kind than all my schooling and teaching put together. It has wonderfully increased my power of discrimination; and given me greater ability for acquirement and application.

Send a comment to the editors

NEXT IN THIS ISSUE

Testimony of Healing

For nine years I was a trained nurse