My mother began the study of...

Sylvia Olive Stoudt

My mother began the study of Christian Science when I was about two. I went through childhood without experiencing so-called children's diseases. My sister, brother, and I were benefited by our mother's reading to us from the Bible and from Mary Baker Eddy's writings. This good foundation was valuable later when I had to prove for myself the truths of Science.

My marriage brought problems which were followed by a serious physical difficulty of an internal nature. It was never diagnosed; but it manifested itself in many distressing ways, and I could not continue my work. My position was held open for me, however, for which I was grateful.

A practitioner lovingly assured me that the way would open for a fuller life with many blessings and that I would receive a complete healing. My thoughts were lifted from the inverted image of man as discordant and mortal to the truth that "Love is enthroned" (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mrs. Eddy, p. 454) and to a realization that man is actually God's image and likeness, pure and perfect. Our Leader tells us (ibid., p. 495), "God will heal the sick through man, whenever man is governed by God."

The practitioner constantly referred me to helpful passages in the Bible, in Mrs. Eddy's writings, and in the hymns in the Christian Science Hymnal. The healing was complete, as the practitioner assured me it would be, and it has brought a steady sense of spiritual joy and inspiration. I shall always treasure my spiritual growth during this experience.

Christian Science and the Sunday School have been unfailing aids in bringing up a boy to young manhood. The illusion of resentment and hurt feelings has clearly been seen as no part of God's kingdom, and therefore unreal, and this healing has opened my eyes to angel thoughts, or spiritual truths, which have given me satisfaction, joy, and peace. "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law" (Ps. 119:18). These words of the Psalmist truly describe my experience in Christian Science, and I am very grateful. My gratitude for Christ Jesus and Mrs. Eddy is unbounded.— (Mrs.) Sylvia Olive Stoudt, Los Angeles, California.

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