Testimony of Healing July 31, 1971 Issue

Christian Science has blessed me and mine for many years...

George G. Larson

Christian Science has blessed me and mine for many years. It is the way of Life, and a good one.

I pondered the problem of retiring from the industrial field for some time. Some men having retired before me expressed fear of the future. I once heard a Christian Scientist say, "I have changed Webster's definition for 'retire,' to my own idea, 'to put on new tires.'" I have been retired seven years, and by my knowing that God directs and governs, the way has been delightful.

At the beginning of the Vietnam War there was a demand for experienced seafaring men to man the ammunition ships. Having had this experience as a very young man, I applied for employment. I was required to submit to a physical examination, which I passed easily. A lifeboat and seamanship examination was also required, and caused me considerable difficulty due to the thought of age. The test was made very difficult, obviously to wash me out. I was discouraged and gave up with some resentment. I was given no credit for past years of experience, but was measured by the calendar. Mrs. Eddy says in Science and Health (p. 246): "Life and its faculties are not measured by calendars. The perfect and immortal are the eternal likeness of their Maker."

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