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For more than three years before I heard of Christian Science,...
For more than three years before I heard of Christian Science, I was constantly suffering from what the doctors called chronic appendicitis, together with stomach and bowel trouble in a very severe form; and as long as I can remember I had suffered from nervous headaches, which grew more unbearable as time went on. To express it in few words, I was sick all over. Through these things, together with the belief in failure and limitation on every side, I had grown to be very irritable and pessimistic. I had even lost my faith in God.
At the time when I was to undergo a surgical operation, I met one of my neighbors, who told me about her healing in Christian Science; but having a very slight understanding of the English language, I did not know exactly what she meant. The next morning I seemed to be overcome with one of the sick spells which used to keep me in bed for days. I then told my husband that I wished to try Christian Science; and he, not knowing what it was, reluctantly went to call a Christian Science practitioner, instead of the doctor. She came, and after the treatment I arose and did all my housework that day, without any pain or inconvenience whatsoever. I continued the treatments for two months, and one discordant condition after another left me.
It was through Christian Science that I was able to learn the English language. In those early days of my study, I learned how to pronounce most of the words in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy from the reading in the desk at the church services.
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February 17, 1923 issue
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Spiritual Evidence
CHARLES C. SANDELIN
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"The highway of our God"
VIOLA BUMSTEAD
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Obedience
MARGARET W. DYER
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Service
CORINNA SIEDOFF
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Success
JOHN WADDINGTON
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An Olive Branch
CORA IZZARD
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Binding Heavy Burdens
ROSE A. LILLY KEMPTHORNE
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One Who Loved
MATTIE E. SIMPSON
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Christian Science and autosuggestion are as far apart as...
Hugh S. Hughes, Committee on Publication for the State of Wisconsin,
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Christian Scientists have no controversy with the church
Harry L. Rhodes, Committee on Publication for the State of Kansas,
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Through all the centuries which have intervened since...
Douglas L. Edmonds, Committee on Publication for Southern California,
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It is a mistake to class Christian Science with the various...
Charles W. Hale, Committee on Publication for the State of Indiana,
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Christ Jesus said, "Go ye into all the world, and preach...
Reginald Proudfoot, Committee on Publication for Hampshire, England,
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Christ Jesus laid great stress on the works resulting...
Lester B. McCoun, Committee on Publication for the State of Nebraska,
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There is nothing in common between suggestion and...
Thomas E. Davidson, Committee on Publication for Northumberland County, England,
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A Song of Joy
ADA D. COLBY
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The Christian Science Bible Lessons
Albert F. Gilmore
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Watchfulness
Duncan Sinclair
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Advancement
Ella W. Hoag
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The Lectures
with contributions from John W. Doorly, John Randall Dunn, Paul Stark Seeley, Fred H. White
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For more than three years before I heard of Christian Science,...
Hulda Nyman with contributions from Emil Nyman
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I wish to express my deep gratitude for Christian Science....
Jane B. Johnston
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I should like to express my gratitude for the good I have...
Nettie Jane Duff
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I desire to give my testimony of a healing experienced...
Henry Werno with contributions from Rose Werno
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It is with a deep sense of gratitude to our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy,...
Helen F. Hollopeter
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It is with a great sense of gratitude that I send this...
Rita L. Blainey
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To the many beautiful testimonies I gratefully add mine
Johannes Mittelstädt
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Last summer I tripped over a rug, falling backward and...
Elizabeth V. Cuthbertson
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Trust Thou and Know
ANNE MACKINTOSH