Testimony of Healing July 22, 1922 Issue

I had known of Christian Science for a number of years...

W. R. Tait

I had known of Christian Science for a number of years but did not think much of it as an everyday help, although many cases of healing had been brought to my notice. I also attended the services a few times, some years ago; but the teaching did not appeal to me, for the reason that I had little or no faith in any religion, and was skeptical about there being a God.

About a year ago, I arrived at a condition of nervous breakdown; and my principal desire was to pass out of this existence. In this state, known as "man's extremity," I was prevailed on to consult a Christian Science practitioner. I frankly informed the practitioner that I did not believe in any religion or in a God; but he kindly told me of a living and loving God who is an ever present help to all who come to Him in need. He showed me that my concept was far from true. Finally, I agreed to read the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. I received a treatment then; and commenced to study the Bible and Science and Health, and to attend the Sunday services and Wednesday evening testimony meetings. A week's treatment brought not only healing physically, but a new and grander view of life, and faith in an ever present God.

Many errors have been overcome since. The tobacco habit, which held me in bondage for over forty years, left me. I say left me, because I had never thought of giving up my tobacco, as I always claimed it did me no injury; but, about two months after my first treatment, I discovered I did not care for it in any form; and I have not used it since.

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