Not until I began the study of Christian Science did I fully appreciate what real confidence is, and where one's confidence should be placed. On page 368 of Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, our Leader says: "The confidence inspired by Science lies in the fact that Truth is real and error is unreal."

I was unacquainted with the teachings of Christian Science, when in February, 1928, after several years of suffering, culminating in my inability to work, I asked a friend, who is not a Christian Scientist, if she could procure some Christian Science literature for me. In a very short time this was in my hands, together with a Bible and the Christian Science textbook. Prior to opening these precious volumes, I was without hope, practically penniless, and dependent for support upon my wife's meager remuneration. On top of this, medical practitioners had said I could not possibly live, due to the presence of an incurable tubercular condition of the hip. Confidence displaced fear and doubt to some degree when I read the first words of the Preface to that textbook (p. vii), "To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big blessings." Continuing to read for some time, and pondering the truths I was learning, I felt satisfied and convinced of the power and presence of that wondrous impersonal truth which Jesus preached, practiced, and demonstrated, and which was again brought to the understanding through the inspired works of Mrs. Eddy. I did not, however, appear to gain physically; and just prior to a practitioner's being called upon, I decided, much to my wife's chagrin, to dispense with a solid leather and steel brace. When the brace was loosened, my whole body was limp; I could not even stand, so was taken to bed, and in accord with my desire the brace was removed for all time. I was in this helpless condition, in bed, unable to move, when the practitioner saw me for the first time early in May.

Encouragement and kindness were forthcoming, and treatment was given. After a short time I was able to rise and move around our apartment, doing little duties. Day by day my was noticeable, and I was enabled to do more and more. On Christmas Eve of that year I was taken for an automobile trip around the city, and again on Christmas Day. To be able to do this was wonderful to me, as prior to wearing the brace I had been encased in plaster casts for almost a year.

At this date I had begun to realize, to some extent, that it was the mental freedom which was bringing forth the physical activity and ability. Naturally, in Science there are laws and rules to be obeyed, and obedience to these, we find, brings us strength, courage, confidence, ability, joy, and abundance of all things essential to existence.

Without detailing the interim from late 1928 to the present time, I can say with unceasing thanks to God, and constantly increasing gratitude to Mary Baker Eddy, that whereas the doctors said I could not possibly live, I have lived to prove the truth started previously, "The confidence inspired by Science lies in the fact that Truth is real and error is unreal." During the past seven and a half years I have experienced life more abundant with joy, happiness, and a vision of attaining what before appeared to be impossible in this world. In short, I have learned more of solid value through the study and application of the teachings of Christian Science in this period than I did in the whole of former years, and I returned to commence work in the plant in which I was formerly employed.

The gratitude herein expressed is extended to all actively engaged in the Cause of Christian Science, in service to God and man, including The Christian Science Publishing Society, the lecturers, the Readers in our churches, and the practitioners. I am also grateful for membership in The Mother Church and in a branch church. In connection with the latter, I feel it very necessary to say that I have experienced increased understanding, support, strength, and guidance owing to the privilege of serving our local church in different capacities. The Board of Directors of The Mother Church and the Lesson-Sermon committee are remembered and to them individually and collectively I express gratitude for their devoted services.

William Richard Groves, Taunton, Massachusetts.

In dutiful and grateful acknowledgment of what Christian Science has done in our home, I herein heartily endorse every statement contained in the foregoing testimonial of my husband. I feel it is a privilege to have the opportunity of offering profound and increasing gratitude to our Leader for Christian Science, for the literature, the lectures, our church services, also for membership in The Mother Church and in our local branch church. Healings enjoyed by myself through the ministrations of Christian Science include those of severe burns, constantly recurring headaches, and rheumatism in the knees. I have also received abundant supply of daily necessities, with undeniable evidence of increase according to our study and application of those truths which Christian Science teaches. Since February, 1928, evidence of God's goodness has been clear, in the maintenance of our home without lack. Shortly after my husband recommenced working, a doctor who knew of his condition in 1928, asked him, "Will you tell me why you are alive?" to which the response was given, "The answer is in the Christian Science textbook."—(Mrs.) Daisy Groves.