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ber of nervous wrecks. On the other hand, if used hon estly and scientifically it may be a means of keeping work ers happier and healthier, thus producing greater efficiency. Franz Kneisel, leader of the famous Kneisel string quartet, knew much of the science of music. He would set the rhythm of his selections slightly above the normal heartbeat, with the result that there would be increased applause. He noted the influences of weather upon the hujnan pulse and, before important engagements, would observe the weather and arrange the rhythmic speed of his selections accordingly. Sousa, it is said, times the rhythm of his band music just above that of the normal heartbeat. A pplying M usic S cientifically In New York City there are said to be 15 hospitals now using music as a healing agency. It has been found that it has to be'used with care. A brilliant selection may prove fatal to one with high blood pressure. Soothing music of the spiritual type, played for short periods, is: found to be generally beneficial. In Providence Hospital, Washington, D. C., soft music is played upon a phonograph in the operating room, as it has a soothing effect upQn the sub conscious mind when a patient is taking an anesthetic. Thomas Edison some years ago worked out a scientific guide for choosing music that wotildffmeet the mental, physical and emotional needs from day to day. All kinds of musical selections were tested for their effects upon listeners. The changing moods and feelings were care fully recorded and many compositions classified as to the physical effects they will almost invariably produce. We may yet come to the day when, before rendering a musical selection for a guest, we will ask him how he is feeling, and suit the piece to his condition! Yet, bear in mind that these are not altogether new dis coveries: The Literary Digest in 1926 gave the following quotation: “Gallius relates in his ‘Gallic Knights’ that the ancients believed that all persons suffering from sciatica
are relieved of pain when they hear the notes of the flute. He says that he has read in a work by the Greek author Theophrastus, that the effects of snakebites are neutral ized by suitable tones of this instrument. Likewise the Greek philosopher Democritus declares that many diseases are healed by flute playing. Gallius himself appears to have given credence to these ideas, since he remarks: ‘So great is the relationship between body and soul and cor respondingly between the diseases .and the remedies of soul and of body.’ ” As A pplied to the C hurches The Christian finds the key to this mystery in Eph. 5 :18-19: “Be not drunk with wine wherein is excess; but be filled zvith the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs , singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.’’ Spiritual singing is better than drink for the spirits. Gospel song removes depres sion. It is a neglected gift and contains, a magic secret that gives: wings to leaden feet and turns weariness into strength for service. How slow our churches and Sunday schools have been to regard these great scientific and spiritual laws of music! A spirit of levity has often been introduced into a Sun day-school gathering, either by the selection of some inap propriate song patterned after modern jazz tunes, or by singing; some spiritual hymn in a rag-time tempo. There is a time to select hymns that will suggest reverence. There are times when militant hymns will have the desired effect. There are times when cheering hymns are needed. There are times when a hymn of comfort is more fitting. Why is "it that in 1great Sunday-school gatherings, songs are selected a t random with no thought of the kind of atmos phere they will produce? Is it not high time for serious consideration to be given to the question of our Gospel music in relation to the ^program we are endeavoring to carry out?
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Æ T he B ible I nstituteof L os A n 6 eifs .( ai if .W h I it J ohn A. G lassé , Program Director H arry P. H erdman , Announcer
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G ordon H ooker , AssL Program Director and Accompanist
schedule ' of broadcasting hours a r e as FOLLOWS, PACIFIC TIMÉ: . Wave Length 275.1 M.—Frequency 1090 k.c. No Saturday broadcasts except on special occasions.
SUNDAY 8:30 am to 9:00 am. Devotional Service under direction of Rev. Albert E. Kelly. .10:45 am to 12:20 am. Church of the Open Door. 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Jewish Hour by Dr. D. L. Cooper. 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Studio Vesper Service. 7:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. Church of the Open Door. 9 :00 pm to 10:00 pm. Studio Musical Hour. MONDAY 8:30 am to 9:00 am. Devotional Service under direction of .Rev. Albert E. Kelly. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm’. Monday Club. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Bible Institute News Hour, Mrs. C. B. Whitwell. 7 :00 pm to 8:00 pm. Radio Bible Course, Alan S. Pearce.
TUESDAY 8:30 am to 9:00 am. Devotional Service under direction of Rev. Albert E. Kelly. 10:45 am to 11:40 am. Inspirational Messages by Vis iting Ministers; Vocal and Instrumental Music. 11:40 am. to 12:20 pm. Dialogues, Great Chapters, Great Poems, Pianologues. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The King's Business Question Box, Keith L. Brooks. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Biographies of the Great Hymn Writers, Mrs. Guy Bush. 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Uncle Fred and the “Biola Chil dren's Club.'' WEDNESDAY 8:30 am to 9:00 am. Devotional Service. 10:45 am to 11:40 am. Inspirational Messages; Vocal and Instrumental Music. 11:40 am to 12:20 pm. Dialogues, Great Chapters, Great Poems, Pianologues. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Inspirational Messages and Music. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. News of Christian Work in the World. Dr. H. W. Boyd. 5:00 pm to 5:30 Dm. Uncle Fred and the “Biola Chil dren’s Club.“
THURSDAY 8:30 .am to ‘9:00 am. Devotional Service.
10:45 am to 11:40 am. Inspirational Messages and Music. 11:40 am to 12:20 pm. Dialogues, Great Chapters, Great Poems, Pianologues. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Religious Dialogues. 4:00. pm to 5:00 pm. Character Sketches of Missionary Heroes, Rev. John Hunter. 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Uncle Fred and the “Biola Chil dren's Club.“ FRIDAY 8:30 am to 9:00 am. Devotional Service. 10:45 am to 11:40 am. Inspirational Messages and Music. 11:40 am to 12:20 pm. Dialogues, Great Chapters, Great Poems, Pianologues. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Musical Sermons. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. An Hour with Prophecy, Dr. John M. Maclnnis and Rev. D. L. Cooper. 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Unele Fred and the “Biola Chil dren’s Club.“ 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Exposition of the International S. S. ’Lessons, Rev. John A. Hubbard. 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Special Concert Hour. 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Studio Musical Hour.
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Special Concert Hour. 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Studio Musical Hour.
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