York

There is no position in the world comparable to that held by His Grace the Archbishop of York. He is high, he can go no higher, no one is above him, and. yet he is not the highest. He bears the title "Primate of England," but he is not the head of the English Church. That post is held by His Grace of Canterbury, whose title is "Primate of all England." Between the two Archbishops a traditional feud exists. Sometimes, as in the days of St. Thomas Becket, 800 years ago, it is bitter, even bloody. Usually the feud is one of genial jest. As a rule, Canterbury crowns the King, although sometimes York has done it. Rarely, if ever, has York succeeded to the See of Canterbury. Rarely, if ever, have Their Graces of Canterbury succeeded in disciplining Their Graces of York.

The present incumbent of York is a mighty man in England, The Right Hon. and Most Rev. Cosmo Gordon Lang, D.D. His silk stockings and silver slippers are known throughout the land. On industrial problems his words carry an almost pontifical authority. When he speaks, England harkens.

Today, England is discussing most seriously the subject of faith-healing, for it was on that subject that Dr. Lang chose to address the Congress of the British Medical Association. His text was: "From the Most High cometh healing." He flatly predicted a "great revival of healing through faith made active by self-discipline and prayer." He brought to witness "the remarkable results of the potency of the Spirit" in the U. S. and the British dominions. He called upon the British doctors to investigate. The doctors refused. The Daily News, the Westminster Gazette, the Morning Post took up the cry. Prominent names rushed to print.

So did His Grace's voice go out unto the uttermost parts of the Empire.