It is over three years since I took up the study of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures"...

C. F. Throm with contributions from Amelia Throm

It is over three years since I took up the study of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy. It was not sickness that brought me to Christian Science; it was more a desire for truth and a better understanding of God and His creation. I had been brought up in a Christian family, was a member of a church for many years, and always tried to associate with Christian people, but I never could say I was satisfied. The question, What is God, and who am I? was never answered. In my search for an answer I investigated in different directions, but year after years passed by without any result.

When Christian Science was brought to my attention, and I had studied for a few days, I was convinced that I had finally found that for which I was looking. Science and Health was a great revelation to me, as it gave me more information about God and His creation than I ever expected to find in my earthly life. I am learning to understand what God is, also what man is, and what Christ Jesus meant when he said: "The kingdom of heaven is within you," and "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Old beliefs are passing away, and all is becoming new; today I am satisfied. To search for more truth and a better understanding is sweet work, and I am not discouraged when progress sometimes seems slow. We cannot leap into Christian Science, we have to go step by step.

I am trying to be grateful for what I have gained thus far. I am satisfied to know that God's storehouse is open for me, and when I look back to where I started I can see how I came out of darkness into the light. In Christian Science I have not only found an answer to all my questions, but I have found a practical religion.

C. F. Throm, Toledo, O.

I give this testimony with a heart overflowing with gratitude. It is over three years since I accepted Christian Science. When I attended a Wednesday evening meeting for the first time, I was much impressed by the many happy faces I saw there. I had not been able to attend my own church for months, as I was so ill that it seemed painful for me to sit still during the service. After attending this meeting I went home and slept peacefully all night, something I had not done for weeks. Soon after this I ordered a copy of Science and Health through a practitioner, who gave me several treatments, which brought me greater freedom than I had ever experienced.

Before coming to Christian Science I had tried many physicians, massage, electricity, etc., but I then found that I had no more use for medicine. Very soon after this my husband and children accepted Christian Science, for which I am very grateful. My husband and myself have had the privilege of class instruction, and have beautiful demonstrations of Truth's power in our home daily. One day a large wagon ran over my boy's foot. He came to me in great pain. I immediately took him to a room where I was alone with him, and these words came to me: "Lo, I am with you alway." I realized the Christ-power as never before, and the healing was instantaneous. Several hours later we looked at the foot, and there was no discoloration, no inflammation. Later, this same boy cut his wrist very deeply. I bandaged the wrist, and held to the thought that the child of God had never been touched; that there are no accidents in the divine Mind, and the healing of this injury was very quick. Several weeks after there was not a scar left.

I could tell of many other proofs of this healing truth that we have found in Christian Science. Science and Health has made the Bible a new book to me, and I am more grateful every day for the understanding of God and man that I am gaining through the study of these books. I am grateful to God for sending this message of Truth through Mrs. Eddy, who has made it so clear to us. I am also grateful for the Sentinel, the Journal, and our other publications; they are all helping us onward in our journey from sense to Soul.—Mrs. Amelia Throm, Toledo, O.

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