It is with much gratitude that I acknowledge God's power to meet all human needs. On numerous occasions I have experienced protection from accidents by turning to God in prayer as we are taught to do in Christian Science.

My earliest experience occurred when I was about ten years old and riding horseback. I was alone when the horse began to run away with me and headed along a row of utility poles which were supported by cables running diagonally to the ground. Unable to control the horse and recognizing with great fear the likelihood of being brushed off by a cable at high speed, I knew in my helplessness that the only course was to turn to God. While I was recalling that God is Love and for this reason could not allow an accident to occur, the horse slowed to a walk and was completely manageable from then on.

During my college years I drifted away from Science, and although I was a conscientious student I had only an average scholastic record. When I entered law school, which was far more difficult and demanding than my undergraduate courses, I made a sincere effort to apply the truths of Christian Science to the challenge with which I was faced. In preparing for examinations, I tried to put human will aside and to rely entirely upon Mind for guidance. I began by knowing that man's only purpose is to express Mind, the source of all intelligence, that Mind, being Love, has an infinitely good plan for each one of us, and that Mind supplies all the intelligence and ability one needs to carry out God's plan.

During this period I received higher grades than I had ever received before, particularly on those examinations over which the most fear was generated among the students. There is no question in my mind but that this marked improvement in my scholastic performance was the result of the application of Christian Science.

A few years ago I had a severe attack of influenza which did not immediately yield to Christian Science treatment. Through impatience and self-will, I forced myself to return to the office before I was completely well. I suffered a relapse which left me very much discouraged. At this point I realized that self-will was the obstacle to my healing. It became clear to me that I must turn the problem over to God, banish all fear and false responsibility, and seek increased spiritual understanding for its own sake rather than for healing only. As soon as I set aside human will and replaced it with wholehearted trust in God, a complete healing took place without further delay.

I am indeed grateful for the gift of Christian Science and for the unlimited opportunities for good which it makes available to all.

Ward Farnsworth, Northfield, Illinois

[Original in French]

It was during the evacuation of Paris in 1940 that a person spoke to me of Christian Science. She brought me the hope of a God who is Love, for which I had searched for years. I am grateful to this day to this person who came to me as the messenger of Truth. On my return to Paris some weeks later, I took up the study of Science. I have received many healings through studying it sincerely.

From childhood I had suffered from eczema, which was spread over several parts of my body. I remember that on two occasions I was absent from school because of it. These eruptions would appear and then disappear for a very short time. All sorts of remedies had been employed to cure me, and I suffered from the condition until the day that I learned of Christian Science. I was also healed of hemorrhoids, of tonsillitis which would return whenever I became tired, and of bronchitis. All these illnesses disappeared in a natural way, as a bad dream gives place to reality.

A slower healing was that of indigestion, from which I suffered frequently. I needed more understanding, more consecration of thought, as well as the help of a practitioner, who prayed for me. But now I no longer suffer from it. "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16). "This prayer, governed by Science instead of the senses, heals the sick" (Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, p. 206).

Understanding the necessity of remaining firm in the truth, I have received many other blessings. I now have better health, more strength, more joy, and a more harmonious home. I am happy to know Christian Science.

I express all my gratitude to God for His love, which unceasingly blesses all humanity, for Christ Jesus and his divinely inspired ministry, and for Mrs. Eddy, who by her work, her obedience, and her love, has revealed to us the truth which heals. I am grateful for our practitioners, who are always ready to help us; for The Mother Church, all its activities, and those who take part in them; and for The Herald of Christian Science, French Edition. I appreciate the privilege of being a member of The Mother Church and of a branch church.

(Mrs.) Suzanne Mary, Gagny (Seine et Oise), France

It has been my great privilege to have been a student of Christian Science since 1910 and a member of The Mother Church since 1916.

While I was visiting a friend when I was about eighteen years old, my hostess, who was a Christian Scientist, asked me if I would go to a practitioner for treatment of an injured knee. I consented. The practitioner advised me to go home and remove the bandage. She said that I would never need it again. The healing was instantaneous. Although I was pleased with the healing, I did not take up the study of Science until after my marriage. My mother-in-law was a devout Christian Scientist and a lovely person. Because I spent much time with her and desired to be a Scientist, I soon began the study. We helped to organize a Christian Science Society.

My husband and I reared a family of four children, always trusting God in every trial. In depression years we were cared for; in times of illness, sometimes severe, we were never forsaken and were healed. Our daughter was healed of what appeared to be asthma, although no diagnosis was made. One son was healed of partial deafness, which had begun to be alarming. We were always very thankful for the love of the practitioners who helped us when they were needed.

During World War II, when this same son was in battle, I turned to the Bible for help. I opened to Jeremiah and was greatly comforted by and steadfastly obeyed these words (31:16): "Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy." The promise was kept; he came "again from the land of the enemy."

I was sustained and comforted at the passing of my husband. One of the truths which became clear when I first began to study Christian Science was that there is no death. I know my husband is being guided and cared for by God and that he is progressing.

While doing the family wash one day, I hit my hand forcefully on the wringer to release it. In so doing, two small pieces of bone were broken in one knuckle. I could distinctly feel the loose pieces. The pain was great. However, I decided to turn directly to God and to look away from the hand. Later while I was hanging the clothes on the line, I firmly refused to look at my hand. Before evening I had forgotten the incident until I folded my hands as I sat down to rest. To my great joy I found that the bones had knit, and the knuckle was normal.

Words cannot express my gratitude to God for Christ Jesus and his selfless example and for Mrs. Eddy, who stood alone against currents of mortal opinion and worldly influence. I am also very thankful for membership in The Mother Church and a society and for the literature. Class instruction was a blessing, and the yearly association meeting is an inspiration and a joy to me. I can truly say, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Ps. 46:1).

(Mrs.) Edith S. Ost, Seward, Nebraska