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In March, 1907, while at business, I had a sudden attack...
In March, 1907, while at business, I had a sudden attack of illness, which was afterwards diagnosed as a nervous breakdown, the result of many years of overstrain due to close and long application to work. There did not appear to be any physical disease except stomach trouble and bilious attacks. The latter had been my constant companions since childhood and I had grown quite used to them. I applied the remedies recommended in medical books, but was relieved only temporarily.
My one great desire was to keep myself fit for an active business career; so when the crash came it filled me with greater fear than formerly, for I was always of a nervous temperament. The help of three doctors was sought (one of them a specialist) and they did their utmost to help me overcome the trying condition of mind which had fastened itself upon me. For seven months I struggled on, sometimes returning to business for a few weeks and then having to remain at home or visit various places in search of change of surroundings. My wife and family were filled with fear and anxiety on my account, but just when I had got into a worse condition my eldest daughter was told of Christian Science and suggested that I try it. I was willing to try anything, so that Sunday evening a friend mentioned the case to a Christian Science practitioner, and the next day I received a telegram inviting me to pay him a visit. This immediately gave me hope, for I thought here was a man wanted to help me at once. I know now that it was an expression of the all-loving Father's watchfulness and willingness to help. After seeing him I came home filled with hope, and quickly returned to business, but treatment was continued for many months.

December 21, 1918 issue
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War Relief Work in France
AGNES CHALMERS
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A Helpful Experience
FRANK A. UPDEGRAFF
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Trust and Guidance
RUSSELL F. GROW
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The Use of the Reading Rooms
HARRIET N. TAYLOR
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Christmas
LIEUT. COL. ROBERT E. KEY
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A minister, as reported, endeavored to advise his hearers...
George C. Palmer
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A report is given of a sermon delivered by the Vicar of...
H. Wallace Smith
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It is estimated that compulsory health insurance in Illinois...
Walter H. Van Zwoll
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Now for the Sowing of Righteousness
William P. McKenzie
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"Unto us a child is born"
William D. McCrackan
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Children and Christmas
Annie M. Knott
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The Lectures
with contributions from Katherine English, Robert P. Walker, Leon G. Miles, Daniel F. Orange, George H. Johnson, Gertrude Geddes Henkel, Willis R. Burdick, Atty. B. F. Harwitz
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In March, 1907, while at business, I had a sudden attack...
J. Duncan with contributions from Laurina S. Duncan
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When Christian Science first came to my notice, it appealed...
Ethel Helen Calhoun
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Nearly a year ago on stepping out of the door, I slipped...
Don James Burton
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Every day I feel grateful for the privilege of being a student...
A. Gertrude Schanze
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For some time I have wanted to express my gratitude...
Blanche K. Watson
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When I began the study of Christian Science several...
Nina C. Eckert
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I am as yet only a beginner in Christian Science, but am...
Robert L. Prestidge
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It is with a grateful heart that I testify to the blessings...
F. Venetta Johnson with contributions from A. W. Johnson
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More than ten years ago I was painfully uncertain of...
F. M. McGehee with contributions from F. M. McGehee
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Signs of the Times
with contributions from A. J. Peel, H. G. Wells