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About six years ago I was compelled, by reason of...
About six years ago I was compelled, by reason of nervous breakdown, to give up my legal studies and law office work, to both of which I was devoted. I was advised by the physician whom I consulted (one of the best in Edinburgh, Scotland) to try constant change of scene, which I did. This went on for about a year, when—no improvement being manifest in my condition—I was advised to try outdoor work. This advice was followed, and I spent my evenings in the pursuit of my favorite studies. The best in literature were my constant companions, my reading being deep and thoughtful rather than extensive; my favorite authors then occupying the place in my regard which the greatest of all books, the Bible and Science and Health, now hold.
My efforts at this time were rewarded in a degree, but as it seemed I would not be able to undertake office work again, I decided, about four years ago, to go to Canada. I did so, and engaged in farm work, quietly pursuing my studies in the very limited time at my disposal. Three winters ago, after a summer of hard work and the strenuous work of the threshing season, I went to stay with a friend who since early boyhood had been my bosom companion, remaining there the greater part of the winter, and in February, 1907, went down to Winnipeg to begin work in a law office. I found, however, I had not yet overcome my fears, and thought it wise not to go on with this work when I felt that eventually I would have to give it up.

December 25, 1909 issue
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THE TALKING HABIT
CLARENCE W. CHADWICK.
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THE TRUE CONCEPT
ANNE ELIZABETH JENKINS.
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GOD GLORIFIED
J. ALLEN BARRIS.
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SAFETY
WALTER LINCOLN COLBY.
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COURTESY
WINIFRED STANTON.
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THE ANGEL GUARDIAN
ADA J. MILLER.
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The conclusion that God must have a face in order to...
William E. Brown
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As a matter of fact the use of will-power is absolutely...
Frederick Dixon
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Our critic is mistaken in his assertion that "Christian Scientists...
Robert G. Henderson
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Had our critic quoted in full what Mrs. Eddy actually...
R. Stanhope Easterday
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Nowhere does Christian Science teach that sin can be...
J. M. Jackson
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ON SENTRY
C. R.
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AMONG THE CHURCHES
with contributions from George Macdonald
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS.
Editor
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TRUE GRATITUDE
Archibald McLellan
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OUR EXPERIENCE MEETINGS
Annie M. Knott
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ERROR'S EFFECT AND END
John B. Willis
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LETTERS TO OUR LEADER
with contributions from John C. Lathrop, Annie M. Knott, Harvey M. Ferris, Helen L. Younger, Julius Moritzen, W. C. Crosier, A. Bauer
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from Gertrude Rogers, James W. Remick, Morton S. Bailey, Gray Montgomery
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About six years ago I was compelled, by reason of...
Peter B. Biggins
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I am glad to tell what Christian Science has done for...
Alice Desiree Marliave
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When Christian Science came to my home I was laboring...
Pauline L. Webb
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It is with a heart full of love and gratitude that I give...
Flossy M. Stevens
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I cannot help expressing my gratitude through our...
Sophie Draeger with contributions from Elsie Wessel
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Before coming into Christian Science I was subject to...
E. M. Cline with contributions from Mary E. Pratt
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In October, 1908, before we knew anything about...
Anna Assmann
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It is with pleasure that I give a brief acknowledgment...
E. Louise D. Payne
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About eight years ago I had been suffering greatly from...
Ernest Grainger
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from Frank M. Goodchild