Intentional prayer is a process by which the practitioner works with the patient to "know" that his or her Higher Power is the only power, force or energy in the universe, that this power flows though all that is, and thus through the patient as well as all life, the patient is called upon to express gratitude for the healing in the manner that it has already taken place. Once the patient has done this, the persuasion is complete. and the patient releases the problem, or illness to the "hands", or "Field of Energy," comprising his or her higher power.

The famous Nancy institution where Bernheim and his colleagues turn out multitudes every year made well of their diseases belongs under this class. Braid was one of the pioneers in its perfecting and application.

Prof. Hudson in his "Law of Psychic Phenomena" anticipated practically all we find in any of the latest varieties of this method.

Dubois, the illustrious neurologist of Berne operates by it with gratifying results.

Dr. Schofield, the great English psychologist and physician, is an expert in the use of it and has written many books explaining and commending it to the confidence of the medical profession.

Dr. S. Weir Mitchell, the renowned physician of Philadelphia and a life-long friend of Phillips Brooks, uses this method a good deal in his practice.

One of the most interesting individual operators in this line is a physician in St. Joseph, Mo., by the name of Bell, who is reputed to be able to accomplish marvels in the way of healing by pure suggestion.

Last but not least, here the "Emmanuel Movement" takes its rank, although there are elements in its philosophy that come very close to "Faith Cure."

Still, its increasing reliance on scientific initiative and direction, as well as the general trend of its practice, would seem to point to "Suggestive Hypnotism" as its logical dwelling place.

The axe-head is the psychological hypothesis that the human body consists of two parts or sections --- objective and subjective, conscious and subconscious, conscious and coconscious, supraliminal and subliminal --- indeed there are many terms used to distinguish the two.

The "sub" or "co" is supposed to be the arbiter of the physical fortunes of the individual. The biography of this mysterious partner runs with as much thrill as the tale of the "Arabian Nights." It does not reason or initiate, but takes the ball from the hands of the

"objective" "center rush" as an expert "half back."

The Difficult Thing

The difficult thing for the ordinary individual is to get into communication with this part of the mind that is like the part of the ship below the water line.

You have to have a written order from the office before you can gain admittance; but once get in, and you can have almost anything you want for the asking.

This mental storehouse is full of good things --- health, happiness, love, intelligence, business acumen, etc ....

There is no limit to the ability of a person who can access this storehouse.

The key to the treasure house is first to know that it is there, then to believe that one can access it. Once a strong and fervent belief is established, all is possible.

The practitioner should prepare for the "treatment" by creating a relaxing atmosphere conducive to the process. It is best to have a story which will support the patient to enter into it with the practitoner.