"The Bible teaches transformation of the body by the renewal...

"The Bible teaches transformation of the body by the renewal of Spirit," writes Mrs. Eddy (Science and Health, p. 241).

Fifty years ago, I had an illness after the birth of a daughter. After a few months in the hospital, I pleaded with my husband to be taken home. The doctors consented, and two nurses came with me. I did not know about Christian Science at the time. I grew steadily worse, became unconscious; there was much loss of weight, and I did not have a hair left on my head. Our other child, a young son, was lovingly cared for by a friend during my illness.

A neighbor spoke to my husband and asked if he would consider having Christian Science treatment for me. He replied, "Well, it can't hurt her." A Christian Science practitioner was engaged.

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