The term "mental healing" is given the broadest possible use, and comprehends any cures which may be brought about by the effect of the mind over the body, regardless of whether the power back of the cure is supposed to be deity, demons, other human beings, or the individual mind of the patient.
It is hoped that this may contribute to the knowledge of a subject which is of such wide-spread popular interest.
George Barton Cutten.
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,
December 1, 1910.
ILLUSTRATIONS
| Bas-relief representing the Gallic Æsculapius dispatching a demon | [Frontispiece] |
| Facing Page | |
| Cure through the Intercession of a Healing Saint | [72] |
| Valentine Greatrakes | [134] |
| Sir Kenelm Digby | [152] |
| King's Touch-pieces | [226] |
| F. A. Mesmer | [232] |
| John Alexander Dowie | [276] |
| George O. Barnes | [290] |
| Mary Baker Eddy | [302] |