Testimony of Healing January 17, 1953 Issue

When I was still attending school...

Lawrence M. Edwards

When I was still attending school Christian Science was first brought to my attention. It seemed quite clear to me then that at lat I had found a religion which I could accept and practice. However, instead of accepting it, I sought happiness and joy in material ways. Not until years later, while I was in the armed forces, did I finally reach the end of the road in my search for happiness and peace in materiality.

One Easter Sunday I planned to go to the service held by the Christian Science Society in the town near the camp in which I was stationed. I did not get ready in time, however, and hence missed the service. As the day passed I felt quite strongly that something was definitely lacking and was very much disturbed over the fact that I had not attended the service.

Taking a copy of "Miscellaneous Writings" by the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, I went through the fields to a quiet spot by a stream and there read with dawning understanding the article appearing on pages 15–20 under the title "The New Birth." After pondering the message of that article I arose and returned to camp fully convinced of the need to start then and there to achieve a "new birth" by consistent and persistent efforts to study the teachings of Christian Science and to apply them in my daily life.

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