I send this demonstration because I think it shows plainly that Christian Science is practical.
I had been keeping appointments at the dentist's for some time, and among other things that were to be done was a tooth taken out which I had known for several years must be extracted, but had never had the courage to have it done. The dentist got through with the other work, and then said, "When you get ready to have that tooth drawn just come in and I will do it for you." Some weeks afterwards I had decided on a certain Wednesday night that I would give a testimony in regard to a demonstration that had been made for me, and the thought came to me, How can you consistently get up and give this testimony when you know you are afraid to have that tooth out; and as the time drew near I decided I could not do it. On Tuesday afternoon I put on my things and started for the dentist's. All the way there I treated myself for fear. I walked right into the office and sat down in the chair and said. "I've come to have that tooth out," declaring silently, "There is no sensation in matter." The dentist pulled it out and held it up before me,—a great long root,—before I even knew it was out. Then he said, "Well, strange to say, this tooth has two roots," and pulled out another without the slightest sensation of pain to me or inconvenience. He was simply astonished.
I must add that I have found Christian Science to be a practical daily help.— Kansas City, Mo.
