Testimony of Healing April 6, 1940 Issue

Many blessings and much protection have resulted from...

Webster D. Palenz

Many blessings and much protection have resulted from my study and application of Christian Science. About a month after the stock market crash in 1929, I found myself without work. I had left school to work, but for some time had realized that I had made a mistake, and I wanted to return. These hopes were, however, shattered when the wave of depression reached our home, so I tried to find another position.

I felt quite depressed, for I knew that I should continue with my education, and yet the need seemed very great at home. I was a pupil in the Christian Science Sunday School, so I knew that I could turn to God for help. I made frequent visits to our Reading Rooms, which were oases to me. One morning, while setting about my duties for the day, I constantly repeated these words from page 494 of the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy: "Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need." I knew that this truth had been proved by our Leader, and that it was given to us to prove. I cannot begin to tell the great joy which filled my consciousness. For the first time, I was willing to rely on God entirely and to do whatever He guided me to do. I felt like a new person, free and trustful. While on an errand for my mother later in the day, I met a man whom I had not known before. During our conversation the subject of employment came up. He told me to inquire at the company where he worked. He did not think I could get a job, because I did not know anyone in the corporation. However, I felt certain that God was leading me all the way. I applied for work and was at once accepted. Besides meeting my need for full supply, the hours were such that I was able to return to school full time and continue my education. I shall always be grateful for this demonstration, for I was shown that I must let God lead the way and then I must follow His direction.

I am very thankful that I have had the privilege of attending the Christian Science Sunday School, and that now I have the joy of being an active worker in the organization.—Webster D. Palenz, San Francisco, California.

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