Testimony of Healing May 24, 1924 Issue

It is with deep gratitude that I give this testimony of...

Paula I. Knoppel

It is with deep gratitude that I give this testimony of the regenerating influence of Christian Science. After a very strictly guarded childhood and girlhood, I was left practically without any relatives at the age of eighteen; neither did I have a God. I reveled in my so-called freedom for a number of years, and sought the pleasures I felt had been denied me. Eventually the pleasures turned into disappointments; the disappointments brought loss of confidence in mankind, and with it a great sense of loneliness, discontent, and self-pity. Indeed, my mental state was one of revolt, which led me into the most daring carelessness, followed by periods of depression.

At this point Christian Science was presented to me—not in the attitude of a desire to reform me, but in the way of extending help. This appealed to me, and I went to a Wednesday evening testimony meeting. The next day I went to the Reading Room to buy "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, but was loath to buy a Bible. Not until the attendant explained the method of studying the Lesson-Sermon did I feel that I wanted a Bible. I studied as one whose very life depended upon it. In due time I was admitted to class instruction; and the gratitude that I feel for the understanding of life as taught in Christian Science I can express only by trying to live it. The teaching of God as our Father-Mother has given me a Father to whom I can go at all times for help, a Mother who extends loving compassion, and a God who shields me from temptation. Whereas before I only existed, I am now living; and my one desire and aim is to have that Mind "which was also in Christ Jesus."

Since my reason for taking up Christian Science was to experience mental healing, Christian Science has kept me in continued good health, and has met my need in cases of colds and headaches.

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