Nevada County picayune., 1889-03-20
The Mind Cure.

elder Napoleon that Imagination rules the world, the truth of which is abundantly verified by human ex- perience. There are exceptions, however, to this rule; and especially is this the case where the physical nature is under the control of the in- tellectual nature. It was evidently ] intended by the Supreme Ruler of , the universe that mind should domi nate matter. The following consid- erations will demonstrate the cor rectness of this theory: First, the superiority of mind over matter, in it's essential elements; and, second, the capacity of mind for motion and progression,
 The relation, however, between mind and matter is very intimate so much so, that reciprocal intlu- ence IS constantly exerted one upon the other. In the weak and and the ignorant, and even among intelligent people where the will power is small, or seldom exercised, matter exerts a controlling influence. Good health is the normal condition of the mind and body; bad health is the abnor- maj condition of the body, produced by some disturbing cause. Disease is d result of the violation of the laws of nature and of health hence, for the cure of disease it is necessary that the cause should be removed This can be done largely by the ex- ercise of the power which the mind possesses over the body.
 The so-called faith cure is but an expression of mental energy directed to the removal of disease. Faith itself, of one kind or another, is one of the most potential factors in the diversified operations of life. On a lower plane, it enters into and con- trols all the mighty movements of mankind, for social and political ad- vancement; on higher plane, it lies at the basis of individual. social and national elevation. We can ac- complish nothing of worldly nature without faith in our fellow men; we can accomplish nothing of a spiritual nature without faith in a Supreme Being.
 We see, therefore, that faith is an important element of success in every enterprise, whether it is material or spiritual.
 The true theory of medication is to assist nature and while it is true that remedies outside of us may exert great influence for the healing of diseases, yet, at the same time, it cannot be denied that the mind itself exerts a powerful influence in the same direction. Illustrations of the truth of this position have often oc- cured in the history of many persons. Except in absolutely incurable dis cases, such as leprosy, consumption, etc., the power of the mind to effect a cure in cooperation with remedial agents, is simply amazing; but in order to receive the greatest benefit from this source, the person afflicted must believe that he can and will be cured. A cheerful spirit, a good conscience, and disposition to be contented with our lot in life, are es- ] sential elements of that mind faith which is necessary to the restoration of health. Not that we would under } value the science of healing, either in its spiritual or material aspect, but we insist upon the necessity of every person keeping themselves, as far as they can, on either of these lines. God helps those who help themselves, is a maxim equally ap- plicable to physical as well as spir- itual healing.