Article September 1, 2013

"For fourteen years I was a sufferer..."

A. Warendorff

Originally published in the 1914 pamphlet “Christian Science: its legal status—a defense of human rights”

For fourteen years I was a sufferer from a very objectionable disease of the blood. I also suffered from neurasthenia, catarrh of the bowels, for which I underwent an operation, but without experiencing permanent relief; from catarrh of the head from childhood, extreme nervousness and loss of memory, the latter being a great handicap to me in my business, a valuable adjunct of which is the ability to remember the names of my patrons and greet them when they enter my shop. For many years I had sought relief from my difficulties and had had the professional advise of some of the most noted members of the medical profession in America.

For the six months prior to July, 1910, I was unable to attend to my business at all. On July 5 of that year, acting upon the advice of a friend, I called upon a Christian Science practitioner and asked for help. From that day and hour, I have never lost a day from my business on account of illness. My memory has not only been restored to me, but is keener than ever before, and my business ability is very much enhanced. I do not say that I was immediately healed of all the difficulties that burdened me, they left me one after another until I am today entirely free. Through the study of the Bible in connection with the Christian Science text-book, "Science and Health with to the Scriptures," by Mrs. Eddy, I have not only been made free physically but I am each day becoming a better man,—more honest, more loving, more unselfish. By putting into practise what I read, I am able to work out my own problems and to help others work out theirs, including members of my family when they call for assistance. From the very first day that I became interested in Christian Science, my wife, noticing the change in my condition, has relied entirely upon Christian Science for healing.

I feel that the only way in which I can show my gratitude to Mrs. Eddy for the blessings that have come to me through her wonderful discovery and unceasing labors for mankind is to study well the letter of Christian Science and imbide its spirit, letting my light of understanding so shine that others will see it and of themselves desire to glorify God by learning and living this blessed Truth. 

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