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[Translated from the German]
It is with a sense of deep gratitude that I would testify...
It is with a sense of deep gratitude that I would testify to the many blessings which I have received through Christian Science. From early girlhood I was constantly suffering, partly from hereditary troubles, according to the physicians' statement. When I reached the age of fourteen all these ailments, among them anemia, a weak back, and stomach trouble, seemed to come to a climax; indeed I may say that there seemed to be no part of my body which was not affected. I was told that God had sent these things to try me; but I thought this very unjust, especially as I had no home and was obliged to earn my living.
When I got to be twenty-one my condition was such that I almost despaired; but in a very strange manner I came to hold a position where I was told about Christian Science and given the Herold to read. At first my attitude was one of incredulity. Then mental anguish and sorrow were added to my other troubles, and I wanted to put an end to my life, as I was tired of it all. But at the last moment, like a ray of light the thought of Christian Science made me turn back to give this teaching a trial. The understanding dawned upon me but slowly, and severe experiences always seemed to be necessary to make me advance toward the light. A few months later opportunity was afforded me to communicate with a Christian Science practitioner, who explained the truth to me and gave me her loving attention. My troubles disappeared in the degree that I understood, and I was enabled to help others, this in turn being a benefit to myself. I pray God that He may fit me to overcome all the disharmonies which at times present themselves, and that I may express genuine love toward all, thus to be indeed a good Christian Scientist.
Louise Wenger, Geneva, Switzerland.
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August 18, 1917 issue
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The Incorruptible
DUNCAN SINCLAIR
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Our Beloved Leader
GRAY MONTGOMERY
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Liberation
LIDA S. STONE
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Items
INEZ KOCH
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The Loving Message
MATTIE TROY CLENDINEN
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Witnessing to the Truth
J. THOMAS MUMFORD
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Promises Fulfilled
CALISTA A. HOLBECK
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Christian Science presents points of disagreement with...
Samuel Greenwood
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Under the caption "The Cross of Christ" a critic states...
Frederick R. Rhodes
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Through Christian Science the sick are being healed, the...
Lloyd B. Coate
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My attention has been called to an article entitled, "Osborn...
B. W. Oppenheim
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Christian Science is an orderly arrangement for efficient...
Carl E. Herring
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The facetious reference to the attitude of Christian Science...
William D. Kilpatrick
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Christian Science, which is among those religious beliefs...
John L. Rendall
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The Invitation
MARGARET MORRISON
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"The brook in the way"
William P. McKenzie
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Loyalty to God
William D. McCrackan
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Rest
Annie M. Knott
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The War Relief Fund
Editor
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The Lectures
with contributions from Edward Castellain, Ray E. Miner, Harry A. T. Dow, Fred Yould, Elgin MaWhinney
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I feel the time has come when I must give a written testimony...
E. Mary Sutcliffe
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Six years ago through reading the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures"...
Margaret E. Crepeau
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I came into Christian Science for physical healing, after...
Mary E. McIntyre
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Twenty-three years ago I was an infidel
Emile E. Charpiot
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When our baby was fourteen months old she was taken...
Maude E. Deming with contributions from R. W. Deming
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I wish to take this opportunity to express my gratitude...
Helen M. Tracht
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Seven years ago I was to material sense a wreck, both mentally...
Sidney Joseph Euson
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I wish to express my gratitude for the many blessings...
Rosa O. MacLeod
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I desire to make known the great good that has come to...
Margaret J. Matheson
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For the blessings that have come to me through the study...
Mary C. Pettit
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Love's with Thee
CHARLES C. SANDELIN
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