I wish to tell the reason of my gratitude for Christian Science

Else Petermann

I wish to tell the reason of my gratitude for Christian Science. Six years ago I sustained a fracture of a joint and was confined to my bed for months, suffering intense pain. During the years which followed I was afflicted with the consequences of this injury, the healing of which had remained imperfect, despite the use of many material remedies. Severe pain would set in at intervals of from three to four months, and cause me great distress in walking. Early last year (1914) it became almost impossible for me to walk or even to stand, and I was once more under the necessity of seeking medical advice. Two physicians recommended an artificial fracture in order to give the limb a chance to heal properly. They also said that in case I should fail to have this done from fear of the pain caused thereby, I might as well expect complete paralysis of the limb in probably less than three months' time.

It was then that I began to be interested in Christian Science and to acquaint myself with this wonderful subject. Several errors were overcome, and the assistance rendered me along Christian Science lines soon resulted in a beneficial change. Although the physicians' advice was not followed, I am standing more firmly on my feet today than ever before. I began to understand that God is my only physician and my help in times of need. I discarded all bandages which I had worn for years and am now able to take long walks without experiencing any pain. Only on one occasion did severe pain set in, evidently as a consequence of my own erroneous mental attitude. I had expressed my surprise at being able to undertake such extensive tours without difficulty, and behold — I had a return of the trouble. Still, it disappeared within a day or two, whereas formerly I used to suffer with it from three to four weeks.

Not only may physical ailments be made to disappear, but spiritual understanding brings hope and comfort for the dejected thought. After a youth devoid of love and joy I had grown into a shy and fearful woman, dissatisfied with myself and everybody else, and I could not and would not believe in a God whom I was not expected to understand. Since, however, I became familiar with Christian Science, a sense of joy and buoyancy such as had never been known before has come into my life, for I now realize that God's love and goodness surround us at all times, and that because of His ever-presence good only can come into my experience.

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