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[Original testimony in French]
I found Christian Science through a loving friend to...
I found Christian Science through a loving friend to whom I often went on Sundays. At the time I was suffering from chronic sciatica of the right leg, and walked with difficulty. I was slow to grasp this teaching, for I had always been taught that evil comes from God, and that we must accept all that comes from Him. But one day I decided to ask help from a Christian Science friend who lives in Stuttgart. She immediately gave it to me, and some days later I felt the blessing of God. I walked as if on air, and perfect harmony reigned in me; it was as if an angel appeared and said, You are healed. I bought the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, and subscribed to Le Heraut. I read earnestly, feeling that I was on the right road.
About a year later I fell seriously ill with nervous attacks. A physician had said that I was very nervous and would always be so. I had a sorrowful disposition; but Mrs. Eddy tells us on page 540 of Science and Health that "the muddy river-bed must be stirred in order to purify the stream." Then the battle began. Error seemed to be at its strongest, and I could no longer read. My family, who did not understand anything of Christian Science, objected to my being treated, and I was taken to a hospital for nervous diseases in Strassburg, where I received the care of doctors and nurses, but without any benefit. Four weeks later, not seeing any change, I resolved to return home. My husband consented; but after three weeks he was obliged to take me back to the hospital, where I remained in bed for four months. Not seeing any improvement, he had me taken to a sanitarium. Six weeks later the physician advised him to take me home and to care for me as well as he could, for he could do nothing more for me.
It was then that I asked help from the friend who was a Christian Science practitioner. Two weeks later I was free: the difficulty was overcome. I had learned to prove my faith by my works, denying evil and acknowledging the allness of God, good. I am grateful to the dear practitioner for her untiring work, and to the friends who led me to Christian Science. I thank God for having led me to the truth which frees humanity; and I am very grateful to Mrs. Eddy, who has shown us the way.—(Mrs.) Anna Pfundt Gerard, Rothau, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France.
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July 6, 1929 issue
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Innocency
LUCIA C. COULSON
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Letting God's Angels Have Charge
GEORGE PERRY DIXON
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"Truth's prism and praise"
EMMIE GRACE SMITH
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Joy
ALFRED SCHMIDT
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True Individuality
CECILIA KRIETE SHOPE
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The Atmosphere of Our Church Services
HELENE BRESSON-PINARD
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The Two Great Commandments
BESS HEATON
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Omnipresent Love
EUNICE M. BRONSON
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An evangelist's sermon recently published in your paper...
Frank C. Ayres, Committee on Publication for the State of Indiana,
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A reader of a professor's articles which appear in the...
Peter B. Biggins, Committee on Publication for the Province of Alberta, Canada,
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In an issue of your paper a writer on the International...
J. Latimer Davis, Committee on Publication for the State of lowa,
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In a letter which appeared in your issue of the 13th inst.,...
Charles H. Parker, Committee on Publication for Cheshire, England,
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With reference to an article on cancer, appearing in...
Miss Helena de Graaf, Committee on Publication for Java,
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Thy Gifts
BERNICE M. WELLS
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Claims True and False
Albert F. Gilmore
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"Unfaltering tenderness"
Duncan Sinclair
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Balaam or Balak
Violet Ker Seymer
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The Lectures
with contributions from Elisabeth von Kracht
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I began the study of Christian Science for the healing...
Vesta M. Tucker
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For some time I have wished to add my testimony of...
Catherine M. Martindale
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I indeed feel grateful for Christian Science
Bessie Guthrie
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I found Christian Science through a loving friend to...
Anna Pfundt Gerard
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When I became a student of Christian Science over...
Nora L. Frye
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Joy certainly entered our home when the right understanding...
Jennie L. Harden
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To say that I am grateful for Christian Science seems...
Cecil S. Bamford
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Once more I feel impelled to express my gratitude for the...
Freda Mary McIlwraith
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Christian Science was presented to me at a time when...
Winifred E. MacBride
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For the many blessings I have had since coming into...
Estelle K. Williams
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I wish to express my sincere gratitude for the many...
Rose Konvalinka
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The Teacher
EDITH GADDIS BREWER
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Signs of the Times
Rose C. Feld, Angus S. Hibbard with contributions from Edward Howard Griggs, Felix G. Robinson, James Baillie, Ernest C. Wilson, James S. West