Testimony of Healing July 2, 1910 Issue

It was nearly two years ago that I decided to investigate...

Victor Schleyer

It was nearly two years ago that I decided to investigate Christian Science. I had been living for ten months in Denver, Col., where I was to remain three years on account of lung trouble, which I had contracted in New York. Although the physicians pronounced my case apparently cured, I had an intense fear of a relapse, so my separation from a loving mother and sister seemed rather painful, yet unavoidable under the circumstances. When, however, I caught the first glimpse of Christian Science, a wonderful change took place in me, and under the loving guidance of a faithful worker I perceived enough of the truth within two weeks so that my return to New York was decided upon, as the fear of a relapse was entirely destroyed. My greatest efforts to take up my profession as mechanical engineer in Denver had failed, but now my past experience seemed like a dream—I was back in New York and again in my old position.

Since my return, I have not missed one hour from my work, and though I travel three and one half hours every day to my place of business, I demonstrate the truth of the Scriptural verse: "They shall run, and not be weary." I am gaining physically, but what is more than everything else to me, I am gaining spiritually, reaching a clearer understanding of divine Truth.

I had studied the physical sciences in Germany, and the material theory of the universe and man was to me indisputable, so much more so as I could not adhere to the ritual and traditions of Judaism, in which I had been brought up. I was a great sufferer, mentally, all my life; I found myself tossed about by every wind and was yearning for a "principle" to live by. The many proofs and blessings which I have had in the last year have given me an unfaltering conviction that I have indeed found the one Principle in Christian Science, which has not only taught me to love God and my fellow-men, but has brought me health and peace.

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