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that the someone was myself. I immediately asked for some Science literature and he thereupon went back to his car and brought me a Journal and some Sentinels.
“I realized how much better I felt after he had spoken to me, and had given me some good things to think about. I told him that I expected to be out of the hospital by the middle of the following week, but he only smiled and said nothing. That smile and the thoughts he gave me resulted in my being discharged the following morning perfectly well. It was indeed a lesson to me to guard my thoughts as well as the ‘Government property in view.’
“Since that time I have had many remarkable experiences showing the efficacy of Christian Science when its teachings are honestly practiced. The literature, consisting of the Monitor, Sentinel and Journal, has always been most welcome to the boys in the service, and how eager were those who knew nothing of Science for that wonderful and remarkable daily, ‘The Christian Science Monitor.’ In my training as a pilot I have never had a thought of fear and my work has gone on with much satisfaction, not only to myself but to my instructors as well. I am grateful for having had the privilege of being a reader at several of our army camps during the war, and it has given me an invaluable and helpful experience.
“I am indeed grateful for all that Christian Science has done for me, and only by loving obedience to our revered Leader's admonitions and by following the teachings of our textbook can I show my sense of gratitude.
“Cadet Alfred P. Pearson,
“As testimonial to the exceedingly good work a Christian
Science Welfare Worker did for me I wish to relate my
experience at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas.
“In the first place, I was flying every day, averaging about three hours a day. This lasted for approximately seven
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