My interest in Christian Science was aroused partly because...

Gladys F. Wadsworth

My interest in Christian Science was aroused partly because of a desire for physical healing, and partly because of a desire to keep abreast of the times. I often felt in the way while visiting many friends who were students of Christian Science, as it was impossible for them to avoid discussing their favorite subject. Thus, while my study began mainly with a wish to be conversant with Christian Science, I soon discovered that I was deeply interested and eager to see if I could prove this law of God for myself. This opportunity was soon vouchsafed.

A skin eruption, which previously had been treated by a doctor with no assurance of permanent relief, reappeared. For three months I worked faithfully in Science, but the disease spread, finally becoming visible to others and thus causing much concern among my family and my friends. Discouraged, but unwilling to ask for help, for I knew I should never be satisfied until I had proved this scientific rule for myself, I persisted. Then one evening, praying for guidance, I opened "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy (p. 25) and read, "The spiritual essence of blood is sacrifice." Instantly the lurking thought that poor blood was causing the condition, thus bringing about fear and discouragement, was overcome, and God as the only cause was revealed. I awakened the next morning completely and permanently healed. Since then I have never doubted Christian Science.

Other healings have been numerous and various, such as the overcoming of a chronic condition of influenza, without being confined to my room for a single day, of colds, of seasickness, of fatigue, and of a sense of worry and responsibility. Some of these healings have been instantaneous, some have taken time, but with each and every one of them has come added growth in Christian Science. Thus I have learned that all problems are only opportunities for proving the allness of God.

Before concluding this testimony, I wish to express my gratitude for the foresight of Mrs. Eddy in establishing Christian Science Societies in colleges and universities. The privilege of meeting college students interested in Christian Science, and hearing of their use of the law of God in the working out of their college problems, has been a constant source of joy and helpfulness. I was a senior in college before I began the study of Christian Science, and thus had the opportunity of noticing the difference between college work with Christian Science and without it. Better health and more time for other activities were the result. As a graduate student I carried almost twice the regular amount of required work, and yet had time for active work in the university Christian Science Society. This was only possible by constantly knowing the omnipresence of the one Mind, for then needed material was instantly located. I found it no longer necessary to be a victim to the belief that many hours of searching were required for every assignment. Not only was time saved in the locating of material, but after it was found lessons were studied and mastered in one half the time previously taken.

Thus Christian Science has met and is meeting my every need, bringing me health, happiness, and the peace which passes all understanding. I am indeed grateful to Mrs. Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, who has proved to us that Jesus is the Way-shower, and that "love is the fulfilling of the law."

(Miss)Gladys F. Wadsworth, Los Angeles, Calif.

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