Edgar Cayce Readings, 4358-4

Time and Place: 4:40 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Mo.

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GC: You will give the physical conditions of this body at the present time, with suggestions for the further improvement of same.
EC: Yes, we find the body shows considerable improvement throughout the physical forces and functioning of the system. There have arisen recently some conditions from congestion wherein the shoulders and portions of the back ache from the strain produced by movement of body on congested muscles. These would be overcome by massage, and using as the massage equal parts lard (hog fat) and sulphur, especially along the spine in the region and about the region of the lungs. This will overcome the cold and congestion.
As soon as plausible, reasonable, remove those conditions that have been given that cause the pus and poison in the system, from the teeth. This will overcome much of that condition as has been experienced in the face, neck, and jaw, as well as also assist in the eliminations.
We would keep up all of those conditions as have been given that produce the greater elimination, or greater condition towards normalcy in elimination, if we would keep the body generally on the improve - for those conditions are such in the system that, with cold or congestion, the body might take that turn that would prove very detrimental. So, especially while the massage is being used of the equal parts of lard and sulphur, keep the feet dry - and keep WARM, see? for any undue draft, any undue congestion would be hard on the system under those conditions. Ready for questions.
(Q) What causes the hands to want to draw so, and what will take the soreness and stiffness out of them?
(A) Poisons, as has been given, that are left in system produce the contraction of those centers about the brachial plexus in such a way and manner as to draw the under muscles. Hence this tendency towards that condition of arthritis and arthronical [arthritical?] condition - nerve contraction, see?
(Q) How soon would it be advisable to have bad teeth removed?
(A) As soon as the weather is settled sufficient that the body may go, or that anyone may come to the body so that these may be taken without the danger of cold or congestion - for the mouth has been relaxed sufficient so it opens better, you see.
(Q) Is it Balsam of Sulphur to be used with massage, or plain sulphur?
(A) Plain Sulphur and Lard - equal parts. Balsam of Sulphur a different compound - this as has been used for the body, and will be necessary again, with certain conditions arising. Not necessary, as given, unless the extreme condition of congestion should arise - that more in the locomotories than in other portions of the system. But keep those eliminations and medicinal properties, and beware of that condition for the system that overloads it by over eating.
We are through with this Reading.

BACKGROUND

See 4358-1 through 4358-3.

REPORTS

12/21/26 EC's letter to [4358]:
Dear Mrs. [4358]:
We have been some little time getting to this check reading for you, but we have been exceedingly busy in the last few weeks - but we are in hopes that this finds you still on the improve and that the suggestions as given will be of material help to you in getting the proper correction for continued improvement, and I'm sure it will.
We appreciate very much your attitude towards the work we are trying to do, and your contribution is acceptable and worth while. I believe it was truly said, the widow's mite was more than all the others. I'm in hopes your health improves so that you can do the work that you desire, and I am sure you will bring joy to the lives of many. We certainly want you to let us hear from you from time to time. We feel a very personal interest and wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
12/29/26 [4358]'s letter to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce
Sir:
Received my reading and very much appreciate it. It gives me a good understanding why I must draw a halt on this greedy appetite of mine. I know I have been eating too much but just never could get filled up. You stated heretofore NO MEATS does this apply to meat broths and soups, too. I had to take a few bites of back bone meat while it was fresh but do not eat meat. I am feeling very well but my back aches some between my shoulders. In using this sulphur and lard wouldn't it be alright to take hot baths. My brother is wanting to know how soon you could make a reading for his wife - said didn't seem that the Dr.'s in Jefferson City knew what ailed her. She is troubled with her back and head. You can write him or me either or both. I am sure you can help her, as you have me and my other brother [3725]. Will close wishing you all a happy New Year.
Mrs. [4358]
1/13/27 EC's letter to [4358]:
Mrs. [4358] .., Mo.
Dear Mrs. [4358] I have yours of the 29th. I'm certainly very glad to hear from you, to know you found the reading checked up with the condition, and I'm sure by observing the instructions given you will be the gainer - but this I feel sure you will do.
I would like very much, Mrs. [4358], to make the appointment for your brother right away, but owing to previous appointments, we find that we are several weeks behind - so we have deemed it the wisest thing to wait until we kind of get in shape before we take on other appointments. But just as soon as it is possible, I will drop him a line and you also, and if he still desires a reading, why we will take it up.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
8/28 Contribution Card returned:
ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS, Virginia Beach, Va.
For the purpose of perpetuating the psychic work of Edgar Cayce, and for the establishing of a hospital for further research into this work, and research and general, I hereby contribute $......
Kindly record me in the hospital as a:
( ) Yearly member $10 ( ) Benefactor or benefactress $500 ( ) Life member $100 ( ) Life benefactor or benefactress $1000 ( ) Patron or patroness $25 ( ) Patron or patroness for life $200. (X) For the good of the cause $.50.
Name Mrs. [4358] Address 5 miles north of ... Town, City, and State Rt.# ..., Mo.
Make all checks payable to Edgar Cayce
8/29/28 EC's letter to [340]: "...As to contribution, [340], I think - while of course there have been some nice sums, or we couldn't be building - one of the biggest and most appreciated ones was 50 cents from a poor old lady [4358] in Missouri, who when the reading was given had been unable to walk for a number of years, but when she was able to do so she asked that we accept her mite. WHATEVER you would care to contribute would be just as acceptable, for it is the spirit of the thing rather than the amount that tells..."
GD's note: Thomas Sugrue's poem below was written in October 1928 to be placed in the cornerstone at the dedication of the Cayce Hospital which took place on 11/11/28 - See EC's letter under 4905-70, Par. R52:
ON THE DEDICATION OF THE CAYCE HOSPITAL FOR PSYCHIC RESEARCH VA. BEACH, VA.
I have been very young in my tomorrows, I have been younger still in yesterdays. Wondering not what lay beyond tomorrows, Or what was far behind my yesterdays.
I have been vassal to a thousand chances, Traitor and trusty to them one by one. Wielding and being wounded by their lances, Blinded and burned by each successive sun.
Worlds in a wild and misanthropic thronging, Surged to a goal I knew was reached in vain; 'Til I began to think, and paused in longing, Asking the reason for it, and the gain.
Was there a little more to Life than Longing? Was there a little more to Love than Pain? Was there a little more to Hope than Dawning? Was there a little more to Clouds than Rain?
Could I discover cause for all my striving? Could I discover more to God than name? Could I believe in part of me reviving? Was there a better goal than earthly fame?
Today no winds of indecision sway me. Today there is no pulsing in my soul. Today beyond my sun the stars are fading, And farther out I glimpse the phantom goal.
One Life, One Love, One all-embracing Soul; No longer can my vision separate. One Heart, One Mind, One far-off, glorious goal, One Kiss, One Smile, and for the rest, I wait.
- Tom Sugrue, October, 1928