Some of the physicians in this reign were so learned in the theory and skilled in the practice of medicine that they per­formed miracles like those of Mūs,* and brought to mind the wonder-working breath of the Lord ‘Īs,* while others, for the reason that the healing art is a noble subject of study, but a mean pursuit in its practical application, although they busied themselves in the study of medicine, sought political employment, according to their several degrees.