EC: Yes, we have the body, the mind, and the abilities, Dr.
James R. Parker, present in this room. Also those needs and
those conditions and relations as respecting Cayce Hospital.
The relationships, the conditions, as regarding this,
would be both compatible, good, and would be for the better
conditions of each. In considering such relations, there
are many conditions to be considered. There is not only
the adaptability of the individual to that being attempted,
but the ability of the individual to apply self in that
direction, or in that which is being attempted to be
manifested through that institution. There should be, then,
that full conviction in self by such an one as Parker, as
to the sincerity, the verity, and the ABILITIES of those as
are associated with the undertaking to carry out that which
is being attempted to be manifested. There is also that
necessity for the individual to so attune self from the
spiritual effect that must be instilled in the individual TO
WHOM such applications may be made, as would come under the
supervision of the individual; for it is not ALL of life
to live, nor yet all of death to die - for in the midst of
death one is in the midst of life, and it behooves one, then,
that their own individual life be such that it - their life
- is compatible to those tenets, those teachings, those
principles, as would be set up by the application of self's
efforts toward the individuals whom one would attend. Ready
for questions.
(Q) What arrangements should be made? Should Dr. Parker
live in the institution or be on the staff as a visiting
physician?
(A) On staff at present.
(Q) What future would this individual have in this
institution?
(A) THIS depends, as has just been seen, in the individual -
for, as given, much is yet to be accomplished, much is to be
gained for self in satisfaction of self and self's service
rendered to a peoples; for not only the PHYSICAL welfare of
the individual, but for the moral, the spiritual life, as
well. One that does not consider such conditions, well that
they do not associate themselves with such an undertaking
- for they will be run over! One putting the hand once to
the plow and looketh back, is worse than the infidel. Then,
be fervent in purpose, instant in prayer, ever serving in
a manner that self will ever be willing and anxious to meet
self's own endeavors at the next corner; for, as one serves,
so does the future - or that in life - bring to one so
serving; for - that sown, that shall one reap, and God is
not mocked, for one that serveth his fellowman lendeth to
the Lord.
(Q) Any further suggestions or advice?
(A) Would the body Parker, then, associate self with such
an undertaking, satisfy self of the REASONABLENESS of the
service, and then apply self in the way that the body would
like, desire, wish, to be served. We are through.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n office
Copy to Datastician
BACKGROUND
See
254-50 Reports re Dr. House's death, changing conditions
at the Cayce Hospital.
REPORTS
GD's note: Dr. Parker was hired
11/11/29 by the ANI Board,
at a tentative salary of $150 per week. Even after the
Hospital was closed, he continued to write EC prescriptions
for those who went to him with their readings. In the
late 1930's and 1940's he specialized in rectal diseases,
"Ambulant Proctology" his method was called; also he used a
method of treating varicose veins by injection.
11/11/29 See EC's letter to Mrs. [
760] re Dr. Parker and the
Cayce Hospital.
11/18/42 Letter: "You will find enclosed my check $5 to pay
for the book THERE IS A RIVER [Special Edition]. I shall be
very glad to receive this book and I am looking forward to
its arrival."
In EC's study hung Dr. Parker's picture, inscribed
"Dear Friend."
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