O thou distinguished physician! ... Praise be to God that
thou hast two powers: one to undertake physical healing and the other spiritual
healing. Matters related to man’s spirit have a great effect on his bodily
condition. For instance, thou shouldst impart gladness to thy patient, give him
comfort and joy, and bring him to ecstasy and exultation. How often hath it
occurred that this hath caused early recovery. Therefore, treat thou the sick
with both powers. Spiritual feelings have a surprising effect on healing
nervous ailments.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Selections from the Writings of
‘Abdu’l-Baha’)
