Testimony of Healing June 18, 1955 Issue

Early in 1947 I began the study...

Alice L. Edwards

Early in 1947 I began the study of Christian Science, and I can truly say that the years since then have been the happiest period of my life. I had left an orthodox church which I joined as a child, because I could not believe in its teachings; yet I was longing for something to fill my spiritual needs. At times I felt very close to God, and my prayers were answered; at other times He seemed the great unknowable.

At a time of great physical and mental distress I fully realized that material possessions cannot bring happiness. An advertisement of Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy in our local newspaper stated that Christian Science is the Comforter promised by Christ Jesus. I decided to get this textbook, which was advertised for sale at the local Reading Room. When I went to the Reading Room the attendant spoke to me so lovingly that it was as though a bright light enveloped me, and I felt that I truly walked with God.

I did not understand much of Science and Health at first, and there were prejudices to overcome, but I had an inner conviction that I had at last found the truth for which I had been searching. As the truth gradually unfolded to me and I made small demonstrations of it, I wanted to shout about it from the housetops. This brought opposition from family and friends, and I went through deep waters for a time, but gradually the mists cleared.

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