Article January 6, 1934 Issue

Signs of the Times

with contributions from Viscountess Astor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, J. W. Seale, John L. Franklin, Daniel H. Kress, Hall, John Short, Hugh Martin

[Viscountess Astor, M. P., in the Forum, New York, New York]

Many years ago I was ill, and like the woman in the Bible had "suffered many things of many physicians, ... and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse." In fact I was told that I would never really be strong again, that my spirit was too big for my body, and that I must prepare to lead the life of a semi-invalid....

Then someone to whom I talked advised me to try Christian Science.... Like Paul, I saw my old theological beliefs drop away, and this new presentation of the Christ-message remove fear at once and presently bring me health.... I began this study in 1914. Since that time I have had to face many trials, both for myself and others, and I have had to do things which would have seemed humanly impossible; but I have proved my religion to be of use in every kind of situation, be it war or peace, in public or private life. Naturally, like all others who have striven for the Mind which was in Christ Jesus, I have faltered, stumbled, and failed, but I have never doubted....

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