I first became interested in...

Nola Hooper

I first became interested in Christian Science when visiting my cousin in Canada. After conversing with her on the subject I realized that this was the religion for me. On my way home I wondered what my parents would say when I told them that I intended to study Science. On my arrival, I learned to my delight that they, too, had become interested in it during my absence.

I should like to relate a healing I had when a piece of straw, nearly an inch long, penetrated my eardrum while I was threshing. Those around me wanted me to have medical treatment, and they prophesied grave consequences to my hearing unless I did so. I refused, however, and got in touch with a Christian Science practitioner. Within a short time all pain ceased. At the end of a week I felt something in my ear, and the piece of straw was visible, and was easily removed.

Throughout this experience and during the three and a half years I have been in the Women's Land Army, I have not missed one hour's work through illness. While I was working on a farm it became clear to me that the mental atmosphere was not helpful to my study in Christian Science, and I applied for a transfer so that I might be near my home, where I should be able to study freely. I was told this was impossible, but through reliance on Truth the transfer took place, and I am now able to be at home every night. I am extremely grateful for these proofs of God's loving care.

During the six years I have been a student of Christian Science I have seen many demonstrations of the healing power of Christian Science, including healings of a sprained ankle, of a broken bone in the foot, and of fingers caught in a car door; lost property has been found; fear of examinations overcome; and, after years of suffering, two members of my family have been restored to perfect health.

I am grateful for the pure thought of our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, which enabled her to receive the revelation of Christian Science. I am grateful for membership in The Mother Church and in a branch church, for all the Christian Science periodicals, for the loving help of the practitioners, and for all the joy and love which have come into my life through Christian Science. —(Miss) Nola Hooper, Newton Ferrers, near Plymouth, South Devonshire, England.

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