Testimony of Healing August 6, 1979 Issue

As a child of eight, I fell on some pavement and broke off a...

Marcia Ruth Murphy with contributions from Barbara B. Murphy

As a child of eight, I fell on some pavement and broke off a permanent front tooth. My mother's reaction to the situation was one of great calm. She pushed my tooth back to its original position, calmed my fears, and then contacted a Christian Science practitioner.

Over a period of a few months the tooth became dark in color, although it did become firm again in its proper place. At a routine appointment to have my teeth cleaned, the dentist took an X-ray of this tooth. His diagnosis was that the root was dead and root canal treatment should take place within six months. My mother thanked him for his concern, but said she would care for it through Christian Science treatment.

Mother contacted the practitioner about the dentist's verdict, and it was agreed that we would continue to pray for healing. The tooth began gradually to lighten until it had resumed its normal color, and at my next appointment the dentist was stunned. More X-rays were taken, and he found that the tooth had revitalized completely. He also remarked that he had never seen work of this nature done more competently. At each appointment I had following that time, the dentist would take X-rays of this tooth to scrutinize its condition, and its health remained consistent.

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