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.

Years later, this dentist retired, and I began seeing another dentist, who commented on the unusual X-ray history in my files. He asked me if there had been a root canal operation performed, and I told him no—the change had occurred naturally. He replied that I was "very lucky," for he felt the chance of this condition being corrected so perfectly was one in a million. I explained to him that it had not been luck or chance operating in my behalf, but that the tooth had been healed through Christian Science. He didn't seem interested in this explanation, and in amazement he continued to take X-rays at every visit. Later on, his assistant and I had an interesting conversation about Christian Science, and she felt she wanted to read Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy.

I am grateful for proof that God protects and maintains His children continually. There is no reversal of healing work done through this Science, and this fact has been evidenced throughout my life.

Marcia Ruth Murphy
Boston, Massachusetts

I am very pleased to confirm my daughter's testimony. Mrs. Eddy says in Science and Health (p. 151), "The divine Mind that made man maintains His own image and likeness." It is a joy to have witnessed this law in action in Marcia's life.

I am grateful for the many healings our family has had in Christian Science through the years and for a growing awareness of omnipresent good.

Barbara B. Murphy
Bedford, New Hampshire

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