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Letters from the Field

"I had the privilege of staying in the sanatorium of The Christian Science Benevolent Association after an automobile accident at a time when I felt I needed to get away from the anxiety of my many friends; and it proved a haven of rest and safety, where I was surrounded by the helpful thoughts which Christian Scientists know and love so well.

Letters from the Field

"I am deeply grateful for the privilege of spending a few days at our Christian Science sanatorium, grateful that the loving thought of our revered Leader has resulted in furnishing this haven of rest and refreshment.

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Letters from the Field

"The inclosed check is sent as an expression of gratitude and love for the happy experience I was privileged to enjoy during my two weeks' stay at the Christian Science sanatorium.

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Letters from the Field

"I shall no longer postpone writing a letter of appreciation for my visit to the Christian Science sanatorium about two years ago.

Letters from the Field

"Recently I enjoyed the privilege of a month's visit at the Christian Science sanatorium.

Letters from the Field

"As my stay at the Christian Science sanatorium is drawing to a close, may I take a moment of your time to tell you how deeply I appreciate the privilege of being here and the opportunity to see and share the peace and joy which this wonderful place brings to all who come here.

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LOST AND FOUND

I saw that in order to find my life, I had to first lose it—that is, lose all sense of life as material.

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Letters from the Field

"It seems incredible that Thanksgiving is here at our door before I have expressed my sincere gratitude for having had the privilege of serving as an associate in the sanatorium.

Letters from the Field

[Extracts from letters written by the General Committee on Christian Science Welfare Work at San Diego, California]

Letters from the Field

"Every day since I left the Christian Science sanatorium I have wanted to write and express my gratitude for the privilege of spending a few weeks in that beautiful expression of home, but somehow I could not seem to find words.

Letters from the Field

"Please accept these words of grateful appreciation for the privilege I have had in being a guest at the Christian Science sanatorium, and as a testimony of the beautiful healing which is going on there.

Letters from the Field

[From a letter describing the work of a Literature Distribution Committee in one of the military hospitals]

Letters from the Field

[From the Welfare Worker at Folsom State Prison, Sacramento, California]