Reading 3717-2

TEXT OF READING 3717-2 M 58 (Clergyman)

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Date: 9/18/1928 Sex: M Age: 58 ReadingID: 11224

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of September, 1928, in accordance with request made by self - Bishop [3717].

[Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Bishop [3717], Mr. L. B. Cayce, and Dr. Thos. B. House.]

Time of Reading 3:20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. (Physical Suggestion)

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here - this we have had before. Now, we find there are considerable improvements in the physical forces of the body at present from that as we have had here before. In that as necessary for the continued improvement there should be little more consistent application of some conditions as were given for correction, and those added that - under the different and varying circumstance of the body in the present - will add to the efficiency of the physical reactions in the body. There is seen the difference in the ability of the body’s being able to rest, that relaxation which is so necessary in the nerve system, which means the ability of the body to rebuild through nature’s channels, nature’s storehouse. This is the reaction from the use of the pad, with the manipulations. As is seen, then, this portion should still be adhered to.

2. As to those properties taken for the mucus producing portions in system, and the acidity as occurs in the lower portion of digestion and in the upper portion of colon, these need more consistent use. Use the elm water more sparingly. Add the Yellow Saffron in the drinking water occasionally, and also use those of a more alkaline nature as will cleanse the system from conditions as have now been reached by these portions of the system. For this we would take then, occasionally (not EVERY day, but sufficiently often that there may be kept the nearer normal balance in the system), those properties of Milk of Magnesia. Take at least tablespoonful at each dose. Not necessary that more be taken. May only be taken oftener should acidity, or dryness of mouth, burning of the stomach insist or come on the system. This, as will be found, will keep nearer the normal balance. Also well that the lithia be taken occasionally.

3. Now, as to occasionally - and what these properties mean for the system: In taking the elm, this in its active principle for THIS system adds to the alkaline reaction from the salivary glands to action of the cardiac portion of stomach. The Yellow Saffron reduces the hydro-chloric reaction in stomach proper. The lithia adds to the efficiency of the active forces necessary through the lower hepatic circulation, clarifying and relieving kidneys from the distresses as would be caused by and under active principle. Now the added force in the Magnesia is to sweeten the condition in the duodenum and in the jejunum in its reaction in the system, or so that in the action of foods in system will bring the nearer normal assimilation and the eliminations for the body.

4. In the keeping up of manipulations (and these should be consistent with the conditions existent in the lumbar and lower dorsal region, as WELL as that of keeping the normal reaction between the central nervous system and that of the sensory system, or the flow of blood and nerve reaction to the head), this will assist in keeping the nearer normal condition for the body. The adjustments in cervical, especially in the 4th and 5th cervical centers, are necessary for conditions in eyes and face that cause distress at times, and will add to the efficiency of reaction.

5. In the diet, this has been adhered to near nominally. Keep those, then, that will give the proper or better reaction for the body. To set a set rule is to bring the wrong reflexes for the system. Try, as it were, those things that are best for conditions, following the general line as has been given. When it is found that beans disagree, eat no more beans until those conditions have been removed from system by the nominal reaction of the balance kept in the system from acid and non-acid conditions. Following these in the general manner, we will bring soon the near normal forces for this body, Bishop [3717]. Ready for questions.

6. (Q) Is the body taking the right exercise? (A) The body has in a manner taken the right exercise. This may be overdone or underdone. In the changes as are to come with the body, keep a more NOMINAL exercise, in keeping with that necessary for the mental and physical expansion the body makes.

7. (Q) Why the dryness in the throat? (A) That as has been given, as we find, an OVER activity of that which will produce the condition should bring the activity of the salivary gland. It will also, with an over quantity, bring the opposite effect upon the system. Hence when there is added those conditions that will act both with the glands of the mouth, throat, and will also act with those gastric juices of the stomach, we will find this condition will be reduced.

8. (Q) Is there anything the matter with the eyes? Do they need attention? If so, what? (A) That as has been indicated, through pressure as is being caused in the cervical region. With the removal of this there will be less trouble with the eyes. With the added condition, when the eyes burn of evening, especially when used, on retiring, were there first applied a weak solution as an antiseptic to bathe the eyes, or warm salt water - then that of scraped Irish potato as a pad or bandage over the eyes, as they are closed, and this cleansed of morning, or during the evening if the body arises in the evening - and these will be found to be helpful in removing the inflammation as tends to occur, but MOSTLY this correction may be made through the manipulation in the cervical region. Glasses as are necessary at times for the body, the old ones will be found better than those new ones.

9. (Q) Is the body eating enough? (A) Best that the system become near equalized before there is the attempt to add more flesh, or the added necessary forces for an increase in the weight. There will come, with the nearer nominal condition of assimilation and elimination, the weight that is due to be added to the system - and which will come, see?

10. (Q) In living alone, am I living in the wisest way? (A) There comes many various phases in the development of the body, mentally and spiritually, through this manner; yet there is the lack of companion that gives or brings a dissatisfied feeling in a portion of the body’s reactions. This, then, must be judged by the self, as to whether that most necessary is the mental and soul development for the body, or that which may be made moderated with the conditions as are presented by the varying surroundings. As WE would find, with the added contacts that may be brought by the change in the surroundings, this will bring the better development than other changes that might be brought about.

11. (Q) Explain more fully, in a manner understandable to the body, just what is meant by the changes? (A) That those contemplated changes in the surroundings and in the associations would be advisable for the best development of the body, see? for, as given, while the conditions as have existed present that which is well in some directions, there is left that void which is not satisfied. The changes that are contemplated will bring about, then, those that will be WELL in answering, fulfilling, and bringing about the whole or ONENESS of a developed body, mentally, physically, spiritually. Keep the body fit, for through same much may be given to others that will bring many closer in accord with the oneness of purpose in creative forces. We are through for the present.

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 9/20/28 Radium Appliance Company’s letter to EC:

M. L. DEGNEN, M. A. MILBACH, ALFRED E. GWYNN, JOHN R. DUTCHER, S. H. HIGGINBOTHAM

RADIUM APPLIANCE COMPANY

MANUFACTURERS OF DEGNEN’S SOLAR SEAL BRAND RADIO-ACTIVE THERAPEUTICAL APPLIANCES AND PREPARATIONS LOS ANGELES, CAL.

FOR PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS

RADIO-ACTIVE BODY PAD (For increasing metabolism and improving circulation)

RADIO-ACTIVE THROAT PAD (For treatment of laryngitis, tonsillitis, voice-strain etc.)

RADIO-ACTIVE DRESSING (For post-operative cases which do not yield readily to first intention healing)

RADIO-ACTIVE CEREBRO-SPINAL PAD (For reduction of blood pressure)

RADIO-ACTIVE SPECIAL APPLIANCES (Manufactured to order)

Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.

My dear Mr. Cayce:

We have just had a letter from Bishop [3717], Mr. Cayce, in which he tells us that he is a bit discouraged with his Pad - as you know we sent him the Double Strength $30 Pad back late in August.

We never write at length to any of your clients, Mr. Cayce - feeling that you prefer handling these people yourself. But out of courtesy to Bishop [3717] we felt that we should at least respond to his note. We simply assured him that his Pad was not defective in any way, that we had sent him this Pad at your request; urged him to be patient and persist with it, and asked him to send us a report later on.

If we were handling this case ourselves, we would have gone into detail more about the Pad, and would have given some diet hints. But, of course, as we have said, we never go into detail with any of your clients, Mr. Cayce. I believe at one time you requested this, did you not?

R2. 9/27/28 EC’s letter:

Radium Appliance Co., Bradbury Bldg., Los Angeles, Calif.

Gentlemen:-

Replying to yours of the 20th, regarding the applicator for Bishop [3717], will say that we have seen him recently and I think he will give you a different report, if he reports in keeping with what he told us.

As to the Pad for Miss [569], you no doubt will hear from her again in the very near future.

I don’t know whether Miss [5441] and the order for Miss [4253] has been received by you or not. I feel sure you will hear from one - possibly from both of them. Certainly hope that all get results from the use of the appliance. I believe they will if they will follow the instructions.

Thanking you, I am

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD

R3. 10/22/28 EC’s letter:

Dear Bishop [3717]:-

Have thought of you quite often since you were here and wondered how you were getting along. I want to ask a special favor of you, if it is at all possible for you to grant it. I would like for you to be present at the service we will have at the building we are erecting here, as I would like for you to offer the prayer at this dedicatory service. You no doubt will have your official notice from the Association, but this is rather a personal matter, to be sure, and I felt - from our meeting and our little personal visit together - that I would like for you to officiate in that capacity, if you would kindly do so. Won’t you let me know regarding this?

With kindest personal regards from all the family, and from myself, I am

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD.

R4. 10/29/28 [3717]‘s letter:

Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia My dear Mr. Cayce,

Your letter has come and I am much interested in the opening of the new building to which you invite me. I very much wish I could attend the opening and have the privilege of making the dedicatory prayer but unfortunately I am booked to speak twice in … on Armistice Day, and I fear it is too late to be released from these appointments. I feel very guilty in not granting the request you made of me. You have done so much for me that it seems the least I could do for you. I hope you will understand and feel that I would certainly come if it were within the range of possibility.

I enjoyed my visit to you in September very much and shall look forward to repeating it some time in the winter. I have been so busy since my return to … that I have quite overlooked sending you enclosed remittance. Please forgive me.

Yours very sincerely,

R5. 1/11/29 Radium Appliance Company’s letter:

[same letterhead as Par. R1]

Just a little note, Mr. Cayce, to thank you for sending me a copy of the address given by Dr. Brown at your dedication ceremonies. I was particularly glad to get this for it gives me some light now on the subject of your work, which I am frank to say, I didn’t comprehend before. I couldn’t in my own mind quite figure out how you brought in the Pads with your Work - now it is very plain to me.

Just as Dr. Brown says in his address “this ‘Experimental Laboratory’ is for the utilization of any knowledge, any discovery, any invention which will make life fuller and richer for human beings, and nothing is banned except trickery, sham, and falsehood.” And he further says that it is an attempt to bring every kind of truth together - work everything you can together for the benefit of mankind.

There is a great deal in Dr. Brown’s address that stands out to me - a part that I like to dwell on particularly is where he says “the art of learning is not how to make a living, but how to make a LIFE!” And another good thought he expresses is “The true test of the man is what he can stand, physically, mentally, morally, and spiritually.”

It might interest you to know, Mr. Cayce, that we had a brief note from Bishop [3717] yesterday in which he ordered covers for his Pad and in this note he tells us that he has noticed a decided gain in his general condition since using this treatment. In acknowledging his letter, we made the suggestions that perhaps later on he would like to trade in his 30 Pad for one of the Physician's Special 50 models. We hope that in doing this we haven’t made a suggestion that you feel is unwise.

We hope just as you do, Mr. Cayce, that as your work progresses there in the hospital, we can work together to our mutual advantage.

With kindest personal regards,

Most cordially yours, [signed] John R. Dutcher RADIUM APPLIANCE COMPANY JRD DJM

Background

Background

B1. See 3717-1.

Mentioned Entities

Radium, Glands (Esoteric), Virginia Beach, Acid-Alkaline Balance, Alkaline Diet, California, John (Apostle), Oneness, Prayer, Creative Forces, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Healing, Physical Body, Purpose, Soul

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 3717-2, ReadingID 11224.