I became interested in Christian Science...

Anne Morgan

I became interested in Christian Science through the patient and persistent efforts of a dear sister who lived in another city. She was healed in Christian Science, and her letters were so convincing that I purchased a copy of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy and started to read the Lesson-Sermons in the Christian Science Quarterly and to attend the church services and lectures. I was just past the age for Sunday School, but I joined The Mother Church and a branch church.

Through the years the love and support of this sister have been wonderful sources of encouragement. There have been many healings and many trials and deep waters, but always God's love and care have sustained and healed me. I am grateful that there never was any temptation to resort to material means for healing.

We have lived in many different cities from New York to San Francisco, as well as in Canada, and always the understanding of Christian Science has enabled us to find suitable places to live. During World War I, when my husband was in various training camps, I was always able to find comfortable living accommodations near enough to the camp to see him every day. My husband was also wonderfully protected during eighteen months of service overseas.

I am especially grateful for one healing, which has always stood out in my experience. When I was having work done at the dentist's, he discovered that a tooth which he was planning to use in connection with some other work was loose. An X ray showed an unhealthy condition of the gums. It was a back tooth, and the dentist did not want to extract it; so there did not seem to be anything he could do at the time.

I worked on the problem in Christian Science for several weeks, and one morning when I was cleaning my teeth I realized that I was testing the tooth every day—I was looking for something to happen to matter; I was expecting a change in a material condition. I did not touch the tooth again, and I do not recall how long I continued my work on the condition, but eventually it faded completely from my thought. Six months later, when I went to the dentist to have my teeth cleaned, the first thing he did was to test the tooth. To his amazement it was firm. An X ray showed that the gum was healthy, and he proceeded with the work which he had planned.

Two years later the dentist requested a complete X ray of my mouth, and these pictures showed new bone structure under this tooth. The dentist said it was the first time he had ever actually seen that take place. This was thirteen years ago, and the tooth is still sound.

I should like to express gratitude for an ever-increasing appreciation of Mrs. Eddy's life and work and what it means to the world. I want especially to mention the Christian Science Benevolent Association Sanatoriums, where weary pilgrims may find peace and rest. I had the privilege recently of spending some time at the one on the Pacific Coast and shall never cease to be grateful for the love and attention which were manifested by all of the associates.

I am grateful for class instruction and for the privilege of the annual association meetings, which always give us courage and inspiration to go forward.—(Mrs.) Anne Morgan, Los Angeles, California.

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