Article November 18, 1916 Issue

In an article entitled "Just Nerves" a writer, speaking of...

H. L. Eddison

Alton (England) Mail

In an article entitled "Just Nerves" a writer, speaking of sufferers from neurasthenia who seek a permanent cure, says, "Their minds are fixed on a magic drug which will instantly, for always, secure heaven's best treasures, peace and health," and adds, "There is no cure that way."

This conclusion, being identical with the teachings of Christian Science, is in strict accord with the words and works of Christ Jesus, who never used drugs as a vehicle of "heaven's best treasures, peace and health," but healed the sick and the sinning by the power of God. Why should not those who today seek or employ "magic drugs," rest cures, change of scene, climate, or occupation, as a means to health, pause in their weary quest to ponder the gospel statement, "The kingdom of God is within you"? An invaluable explanation of the truth that heals is ours from the great Physician, and is found in the gospel of St. John: "The Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."

The writer of "Just Nerves" declares that "such cases are eminently the class out of which faith-healers and Christian Scientists and purveyors of quack nostrums recruit their cases." May I, on behalf of Christian Science, give emphatic denial to that statement? In the eighteenth chapter of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy a long list of letters is published, bearing witness to the healing of a great variety of diseases other than "just nerves." The originals of these letters are in the possession of the editor, who can authenticate the testimonies given. Christian Science healing is not confined to any class of persons or to any form of disease, but brings relief to all who suffer in mind, body, or estate. Why not? God, the only healer, "is no respecter of persons," and today, as yesterday, His mercy is "over all his works."

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