Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-01-17
A VIEW Of HYPNOTISN
Held by Elder Short, Of tie Latter
Day Saints,
Who is Conducting Meetings at the
Pythian Castle-Mr. Short Be-
lieves Hypnotism, as Practiced,
to be Wrong, and Quotes Scrip
tural Authority.

Inc presence OF the cages dI lHe
Grand Opera House, and their appar-
emily remarkable powers, have caused
considerable discussion about the city.
For this reason the article appended,
furnished by Elder Short, of the
Latter Day Saints, will be found in
teresting:
IAN public exhibitions of hypnotism
should be prohibited by law, as persons
experimental upon have been rendered
lunatics, or had their nervous system
severely damaged" See the above in
"Americanized Encyclopedia Britannica,
page 1927.
This subtle occult phenomenon Is real
ity, a mysterious force, a superhuman
power: but, without a gigantic frame, a
popular delusion a lying abomination.
Any influence, force or power that asks
mankind TO lay aside, or temporarily sus-
pend reason, cannot come from God. for,
behold. he hath said, Come let US reason
together" While one is in the mesmeric
or magnetic, or hypnotic state they be-
lieve. and act out foolish and false things.
They fancy the presence of angry bees
that they are wooing, that they are musi-
clans, auctioneers, artists, and, in fact,
about everything except what they really
are. This traffic Of and commerce IN
falsehood, comes along with high sound
ing endorsements and testimonials from
the medical profession, and the would-be
scientists No intellectual moral or re-
ligious qualifications are required; but sim
ply a surrender of the will, which means
the loss of true manhood.
This thing is a phase Of spirituallsm;
which, in turn. is witchcraft; and, sure,
the devil is the father and prime mover
of the works of all such darkness. All
that deny the miraculous are an easy prey
TO the quacks that compass the world and
plv their profession The credulous that
are seeking signs" contrary TO the teach
ings of Jesus Christ. throw themselves
open to demonology. This business Of OBJ
tanning a livelihood and actually amass-
ing riches. for something that is mislead-
ing. and hence injurious, is Simony with
vengeance.
But there was a certain man named
Simon. which before time in the city used
sorcery and bewitched the people of Sa-
maria. giving out that himself was some
great one; to whom they gave need, from
the least to the greatest, saying This
man is the great power of Cod And to
him they had regard. because that of long
time he bewitched them with sorceries.
See Acts S, Q. 10. II. In the fifth chapter
the self appointed Theudos. and Judges of
Galilee. were destroyed, and their blind
devotees were brought TO shame and grief.
Christs second advent was TO occurr, AT
ter the working of Satan with all power
and signs and lying wonders" as saith the
olden Gentle apostle John the Revelator
said: "All liars and sorcerers shall have
their part in the lake Of fire" etc.
As Saint Paul gave the warning cry, 60
foolish Galations, who hath bewitched
you that you should not obey the truth.
SO would l excaim TO the unwary deni-
zens of Wheeling, and the children Of men
everywhere. to false prophets hireling
priests. blind guides, and the medumistic
cult give no heed and support, whatever.
THE mystery OF iniquity." comes along
with a soft tread. bland smile. and the
adroit grace thereof is a facinating bate
to conceal a we'll barbed hook
Take heed. beware prove all shun evil
hold fast to the good" are divine maXims
worthy of all consideration. Any philo-
sophy, science, or faith that is not enlight-
ening purifying. uplifting and ennobling
to humanity should be boycotted on every
turn and corner. 1t is unwise and un-
charitable 10 rail against even the adj
herents of error. but scripture and reason
should be marshaled to point out the fall
l.. for n
The clairvoyant is compared with Isaiah.
the Hebrew prophet. He is gifted by ma
ture with marvellous medumiatic powers
THE earth reveals 70 him." etc" there
fore his inspiration comes from beneath.
and is earthly. sensual AMI devilish.
While the propheis Of the Maker and Mon
arch of all. speak. TX ohic,o. 1s 'hey are
moved upon by the Holy Spirit THE
spirits Of the prophets are subject TO the
prophets" IN that they can 'quench the
spirit" or speak in tongues and pr3aL2sy.
or forbear as wisdom, prudence and the
occasion may determine and direct, and in
either instance communion with God. The
medium has his control of departed spirits
and often dead Indians. professedly while
the operator on the stage has his subjects
We'll in hand. In the divine economy
"The law of the Lord is perfect, convert
ing the soul:"-"The Gospel Of Christ IS
the power OF God unto salvation; These
signs shall follow them that believe
while in all these exhibitions of charla-
tans "the doubtless is convinced Is 1t
so that fallen man has to consult and obey
witches. wizards. magicians, soothsaycrs.
sorcerers: who come forth nowadays in
fine attire and with modern names APP
piled to their craft through which they
have their wealth. all for which TO secure
temporal prosperity. domestic happiness
temperate habits. healthful bodies. Wig
orous minds or any other good thing?
I thought God was the giver Of every
good thing. Has he resigned in their ia
vor. shut up shop gone out OF business
lost His power. and become bankrupt?
The assumption and presumption of man,
aided. inspired, and directed by His Sa-
tanic Majesty. is the worlds crumbling
tower Of a modern Babel, We have no
lust and moral right to let any man, or
set of men. or any intelligence deceive us
a single moment, either in time or in the
eternal ages. If we prostitute our powers
ID base purposes, or allow our souls TO be
at the mercy of the evil one or any Of his
human emissaries, VIC are altogether cul-
pable.
To speak against. or write upon a wide
spread. and almost universal evil. that is
praised and petted, upheld and almost
adored. requires a true conviction, born OF
courage and sustained with an unfalter-
ing trust. and a loyal devotion al the
shrine of truth and right. To be passive