I have been a student of Christian Science since my husband...

Marion S. Ruhl

I have been a student of Christian Science since my husband took me into his home as a bride. I knew nothing good of Christian Science and was even warned by my family, "You know he is a Christian Scientist, don't you?" But it was my conviction that if I were to marry a man who was a sincere member of any church, I would join him, for the sake of unity and harmony in our family.

I was soon faithfully studying the Bible, together with Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, and proving what I was learning in many ways. I realized that this step of marriage had been Love's provision, because I found the great truth of Life for which I had been longing for many years.

My first healing was that of morning sickness when our child was on his way. After enduring the distress a day or so, I wrote to a Christian Science practitioner, who had helped my husband in the past. I was never troubled again, so immediate was the healing. I realized it was not a person who was the healer, but God in His infinite goodness.

Another healing I recall while I was still a very young student was a case of constipation. Our very young son had not had a bowel movement for much beyond a normal time, and we were very concerned. We were having the prayerful help of a fine practitioner, but there seemed to be no action.

I remember my husband calling me from his work one day. Suddenly, as his voice came over the telephone, I felt as though a burden had dropped from us, and I said, "He's all right." I was sure of the child's well-being, not as a mortal but as a loved child of God. I felt the relief my husband was feeling at the other end of the phone. When I went back to the bathroom, I found the child had had a normal bowel movement. As far as I know our son never was bothered with that problem again.

Over the years I have been most grateful for this marvelous Science our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, gave her lifetime to gain and to set forth clearly in Science and Health, for the enlightenment and healing of mankind.

Mrs. Eddy tells us in the Manual of The Mother Church (Art. VIII, Sect. 15), "God requires our whole heart, and He supplies within the wide channels of The Mother Church dutiful and sufficient occupation for all its members." And, indeed, I have found it so.

I am most grateful for the many activities provided for our growth in spiritual understanding, including the church services, the Bible Lessons in the Christian Science Quarterly, and class instruction. All of the activities contribute to our unity and strength in love and goodness.

(Mrs.) Marion S. Ruhl
Las Vegas, Nevada

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