 Lambda representation of partial computable functions

Every partial computable function is represented on Church numerals by a closed untyped lambda calculus term. First represent all primitive recursive functions using zero, successor, projections, composition and lambda definition of primitive recursion by pair iteration. Apply the Kleene normal form theorem and search successive history codes with a fixed-point combinator. Test the represented total predicate using a Church numeral zero test; return the decoded output only on the true branch. If no history passes, normal-order head reduction continues the search indefinitely and the term has no head normal form, so cannot be in beta equivalence with a Church numeral. This avoids the incorrect assumption that a lazy outer function must evaluate a divergent argument in an unguarded composition.