When Christian Science came to awaken me out of the...

Fannie K. Hirschler

When Christian Science came to awaken me out of the dream of life in matter, I was quite ready to accept its heavenly message, for I was mentally and physically weary and heavy-laden. Although still young in years, there seemed to be nothing but pain and suffering before me.

After two weeks in a hospital under the loving care of physicians and nurses, I came out somewhat hopeful, but without any lasting results; nor did this experience bring me a better sense of health or advance my thought toward God. I continued several months under treatment from the physicians, and they advised a surgical operation as a last resort. At this point Christian Science was proposed to me. I knew nothing about it, but finally arranged to call on a lady who had already proved what this blessed truth accomplishes, when faithfully applied. After a lengthy interview, which made an indelible impression on my consciousness, I accepted this Christ, Truth, for it was the most beautiful message that ever reached my heart! I did as I was told; and my first step was to turn from the god of diet, which had held me in bondage for many months.

"A new heaven and a new earth" had opened up for me, and gradually I was led "out from Egypt, from the house of bondage." Although this was a slow and trying experience, as I encountered many storms and fiery trials I knew I had found the "pearl of great price." At no time was there any desire on my part to turn back or give up. With the assistance of loving practitioners, at last the light of spiritual understanding dawned upon me.

Every mother well knows the cares and fears accompanying the rearing of children, but only those who apply the teachings of Christian Science learn how to lift their thoughts out and up into divine Love, which unfailingly proves to be our ever present help to protect our dear ones in or away from home. Along with others, I can bear witness to this fact, for our two children have been brought through many anxious moments. Each time we were obedient to the operation of God's law, through the understanding of Christian Science.

I also have learned in the light of Christian Science that "Truth" and "Love" are synonyms for "God"; therefore it has become a more natural task to love my neighbor as myself when I know the truth about God and man made in His image and likeness. Then we know as God knows; see as God sees; hear as God hears. Can we have any hatred or malice left in our consciousness after such a process?

There is nothing I could put into words that would express my deep gratitude to God, who has blessed all humanity through our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy. Her obedience and great love truly made her a willing disciple of our dear Master and Way-shower, Christ Jesus, and everyone may put into daily practice the teachings which she proved and demonstrated.

My indebtedness to Mrs. Eddy for Christian Science can be best proved by my loyalty and service to our great Cause.

Membership in The Mother Church and a branch church, and class instruction, are counted among numberless blessings bestowed on me.—(Mrs.) Fannie K. Hirschler, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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