"The Bible teaches transformation of the body by the renewal...

Louella B. Leydecker

"The Bible teaches transformation of the body by the renewal of Spirit," writes Mrs. Eddy (Science and Health, p. 241).

Fifty years ago, I had an illness after the birth of a daughter. After a few months in the hospital, I pleaded with my husband to be taken home. The doctors consented, and two nurses came with me. I did not know about Christian Science at the time. I grew steadily worse, became unconscious; there was much loss of weight, and I did not have a hair left on my head. Our other child, a young son, was lovingly cared for by a friend during my illness.

A neighbor spoke to my husband and asked if he would consider having Christian Science treatment for me. He replied, "Well, it can't hurt her." A Christian Science practitioner was engaged.

I had been under sedation for eleven months and was told that should I live, I would always be an addict. But the drug taking stopped as soon as Christian Science treatment through prayer began. My strength returned rapidly; my hair grew in as heavy and strong as ever. As soon as I was strong enough to hold a book, I read constantly all my waking hours. The practitioner showed me how to study the Bible Lesson in the Christian Science Quarterly. I didn't question the ministrations of God or the healing power of the truth in the Bible and in Science and Health.

I had been told I could not have another child, but in seven years another child was born to us. A breech birth was the case, but the child turned and came naturally when Christian Science treatment was given.

My gratitude was so great I joined a local branch Church of Christ, Scientist, and The Mother Church. Class instruction by a fine worker in our movement followed.

My husband was healed of heart trouble, diabetes, and sinus trouble.

For this great healing truth, words can never say what is in my heart. Gratitude and love will heal and correct every form of error. This beautiful statement by Mrs. Eddy has been of great value to me (Science and Health, p. 246): "Let us then shape our views of existence into loveliness, freshness, and continuity, rather than into age and blight."

(Mrs.) Louella B. Leydecker
Menlo Park, California

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