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I have desired for a long time to be willing to give as well as to receive, and out of a great sense of gratitude for Christian Science and what it has done for me, I send the following experience, hoping to bring cheer to others. Some years ago I was sick for two years, and was constantly under medical care without getting much better. I had seemingly a heavy load of sickness and sorrow, when Truth came to my rescue in the hour of greatest discouragement by sending to me the message of Christian Science. This was the first time I had ever heard of it, and when I asked if Christian Science had anything to do with God, the answer was that it was all about God. My response was that I would accept it, as I felt in perfect safety with God. At once the treatment began, after I had told my doctor that I had decided to give up all material means.
In one week I derived great benefit, and in three months I was entirely healed. Strange to say that after receiving such freedom, and while ready at all times to give Christian Science the credit for my healing, yet I was not grateful enough to look into it or study it. When several months later sickness in a different form took hold of me, I returned to the doctor, who relieved me promptly. Again sickness presented itself, in a different form, and this time I received very little help from medicine, although the kind doctor did all in her power to relieve me. After suffering sufficiently long to awaken my sleeping consciousness, I sent for a Christian Scientist. I asked her if she would be willing to let me look for a few moments at Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, and she responded with joy to my request. After I had read for a half hour a sense of shame for my past ingratitude came over me, and I got up, desiring to know more of that God whom Christian Scientists worship. That same morning I had tried twice to get up from my bed, but each time I had fainted away. When, however, I got up with the desire to know more of God, I was able to dress myself, and declared to my dear ones at home that once more I had received sufficient evidence that Christian Science was the truth I needed.
Ever since that experience I have tried to deserve the name, a Christian Scientist, although feeling very unworthy of it. In spending several weeks in the country recently and meeting many who knew nothing of the benefits received in Christian Science, I could not help but feel what a debt of gratitude I owe to God for having given us our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, who by her life of love and devotion is showing us the way into the kingdom of heaven.
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October 29, 1910 issue
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DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT
JUDGE CLIFFORD P. SMITH.
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TRUE DEMOCRACY
DAISY BEDFORD.
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INDIVIDUAL WORK
ANNE MAY LILLY.
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THE UNRULY TONGUE
JOSEPH B. BAKER.
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STORM AND CALM
EDITH DOYLE.
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OUR RIGHT PLACE
GENEVA MARY CLIPPINGER.
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What is bounty but love in the giver,...
Theron Brown
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In every branch church of Christian Science throughout...
Miss E. M. Ramsay
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Whether it is wise for jurymen to indulge in newspaper...
Frederick Dixon
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An editorial which appeared in a recent issue of the...
Frank C. Barrett
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There are "several reasons" why Christian Science is...
John L. Rendall
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A clergyman, whose sermon was reported in your columns,...
James D. Sherwood
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There is no element of suggestion or human mind force...
Edward W. Dickey
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The text-book of Christian Science, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures"...
W. C. Williams
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In essaying a reply to your anonymous correspondent,...
R. Stanhope Easterday
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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"UNIFIES MEN AND NATIONS."
Archibald McLellan
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THE BAPTISM OF FIRE
Annie M. Knott
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THE WINDS OF GOD
John B. Willis
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AMONG THE CHURCHES
with contributions from E. A. Crane
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from Stephen G. Porter, F. W. Simmons, J. L. Wallace, George S. Atwood, W. R. Geddes
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Three and a half years ago I sought a Christian Science...
Eva Comstock Shelly
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I have long felt it my duty to tell of the benefits I have...
Carrie L. Banta
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Sixteen years ago I was stricken down with a terrible...
John L. Russell with contributions from Sophie Marie Greub
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Gratitude compels me to testify to what Christian Science...
Joseph R. Curl
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A few months after my arrival in America, fourteen years...
Eugenie Rivollier
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I wish to express my thankfulness for the healing of our...
Mattie Ermin Garrard
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I wish to express my gratitude for the benefits received...
Minnie J. Waycott with contributions from Wilhelmine Hoefling, Sophie Koenig
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The screen of the stereopticon is the world about us
Katharine W. Frost
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from James E. C. Sawyer