New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29

,Sat tho miracles Of Jesus Christ were accom-
pshed through the knowledge Of a spiritual law
1T seems strange TO me that any one who has
sfudie, the iife O, Christ cannot see that instead
OF holding Himself an Isolated example Oh
miraculous healing He was always encouraging
III. followers 10 seek and follow In His footsteps
and learn TO DO the same work through the spirit
that worked through Him.
"M4iaphvelcal teaching holds that We as chill
Gr.n Of God can develop within ourselves ~
captivity 20 the divine inhowing spirit tha' makes
for health and happiness
This spiritual law has been waiting Ia the 81
lence of the ages. and has been appropriated
through all time by those who have perceived the
truth Tho vast army of seekers today VINO are
eaqcrlv turning away from the old theology 70 the
study - tho science OF the Christ tesihy 10 me
longing Of the individual to he "A worthy chiid OF
God-ro learn to do the works to know instead ''
hlindly believing what another tells MIN ,-,.
lone of the first objections hear Is mat """V
ono can understand how mental science can reach
an imaginary trouble and correct # II seems
,rnnossihle 10 relieve by # patient suffering from
chronic disease but any conscientous praCttpD n,
eir ~ tbnso conditions arr reached and healed ny
an understanding Of tho mental la" , ,..r,od
and interestng. and my love for IT grows WIN me
study It IS false idea that a p,aa", 10, the
dcrle-ad bv giving treatments. kho" lhdl tHs
more Of the Healing thought give out me NOR
receive and that each year grow stronger az"
more capable Of doing better WORK
M-src AS A SUPPLEMENTARY AID
"I find that music can be OF great assistance as
therapeutic when directed by the healing thought
rhora 70 certain songs thai healing in their
vibrations and patients suffering from nervous
disorders hvstcria. insomnia and fever are paruc-
uary sensitive to this dual treatment Al times ine
recovery OF the patient Is slower than II shou,u pr
,he mind needs Stimulating and arousng, and mere
have had ample proof OF me power VI l"c spun"
word through musical vibrations. 49,, -,
Music has taken deeper meaning since
have learned what noble uses II can be put Aiiu
realize that there is Il field OF usefulness open 70
The musician who IS attracted to me STUDY Oh we
ability 70 apply il TO the needs OF the SICK ana ais
srbere IS nothing that will change the thought
circu1afion Music will often temporarily give re
lief without the musician having any knVWe"kc ~
greater work and In order 10 make permanent
cure needs study and preparaton
zone must understand the science or nina ana
diagnose mental conditions, and learn 70 minister
TO a mind diseased.
IN cases OF fever ne selection Sho.Iu De on lHdt
will produce soothing quieiing eject, i"r insom-
MIA; nocturne or song Ti H't n,S
and pastures new. Generally IN otlihe el'ct OF
the Pilgrims Chorus from 'IaunhauseT upon
the tired and worried mind IS magical certain
amount Of artistic skill Is necessary IN the must
cal HEALER. but matter how skilful her efforts
will fail 10 produce any lasting good unless there
exist sympathy and harmony between the heal
and patient. II self or vanity stands in the way
10 good effect Will be- produced.
a much less skilful performer viii succeed II
the desire 10 relieve suffering and heal t. the
tive. and she Is filled with the understanding BY
Understanding | mean forget self leave the spirf,
To- be- sung through. The message of peace Will
then come clear and direct. and the response Is
sure.
Il am satisfied that the helpfulness of music IL
being recognized more and more by the medical
profession, and that the day viii come when no hos
pital Will be- without us musicians. well ply
sicians and nope. fnetaphyscians.'