Christian Science came to me more than twenty years...

Emmie King

Christian Science came to me more than twenty years ago, when I had started out upon a life full of great joy and happiness, only to face at the outset the threatened loss of everything which seemed of value. At the darkest moment, when all human help had proved unavailing, the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, was put into my hands.

At that time I was preparing to spend a night of watching and waiting beside the bed of one who, after days of unconsciousness, was said to be beyond medical aid. The doctor, who had watched the case for months, had told me that the next few hours must certainly bring the end. I asked to be left alone, and as I sat through the long hours, listening for the slightest movement from the bed, I suddenly took up the copy of Science and Health which had been lying unheeded in the room. More for the sake of getting away from my own thoughts than for any other reason, for I had no knowledge of what the book taught, I began to read. Hour after hour passed; such joy and radiance flooded my consciousness as the wonderful truth unfolded that I lost all thought of time or of the sorrow that had seemed so overwhelming before I began to read. Suddenly I heard my name called from the bed, and to my astonishment and joy the eyes that had been closed in stupor and unconsciousness for days were clear and steady, and where there had been a terrifying struggle for breath, I now heard a normal voice asking what I was reading. In reply, I held up the book, and drawing my chair closer to the bedside I began to read aloud. After a short time I heard a quiet voice repeating, "God is Love"; and although for weeks past the invalid had been unable to raise his head or his hands without assistance, he now drew a deep, steady breath, turned over to one side, and like a tired but happy child, slept quietly until morning.

It was a transformed atmosphere into which the doctor came that morning; and when his patient, sitting up in bed, greeted him with a cheery, "Good morning," he was incapable of making any reply, but sank into the nearest chair, in amazement, exclaiming, "It is a miracle!"

Two weeks later we traveled to the west of England, in order that we might escape the incredulous inquiries which this seeming "miracle" was bringing from our friends, and also that we might quietly study this new-found truth. At that time we had heard nothing of practitioners nor of any Christian Science literature except the textbook, which was our only teacher and physician. Within a few days the so-called incurable invalid was taking long walks, driving, and playing cricket—the beginning of many years of happy, helpful activity.

To tell of one's gratitude for what Christian Science meant to us at that time, and has meant in the years that have followed, seems impossible. Since then I have proved the power of Truth and the omnipotence of God, good, in constantly increasing measure. The understanding of this all-power has unfolded harmonious business conditions, abundant supply, and the true solution of every problem that has arisen. Never has it failed me.

For the many activities of the Christian Science organization, for the continually unfolding joy of class instruction, and for all the help which has been extended to me at all times by the members of the branch church to which I am privileged to belong I am truly grateful. Above all, for courage with which to go forward, trusting Truth, and for a deep inward peace, which I know nothing else can either give or take away, my gratitude goes out to God, to our Way-shower, Christ Jesus, and to our beloved and revered Leader.—(Mrs.) Emmie King, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England.

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