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Great consideration must be exercised in the work that we under-
take. We are not to assume large burdens in the care of infant children.
This work is being done by others. We have a special work in caring
for and educating the children more advanced in years. Let families
who can do so adopt the little ones, and they will receive a blessing
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in so doing. But there is a higher and more special work to engage
the attention of our physicians in educating those who have grown up
with deformed characters. The principles of health reform must be
brought before parents. They must be converted, that they may act as
missionaries in their own homes. This work our physicians have done,
and can still do, if they will not sacrifice themselves by carrying so
many and varied responsibilities.
The head physician in any institution holds a difficult position, and
he should keep himself free from minor responsibilities; for these will
give him no time for rest. He should have sufficient trustworthy help,
for he has trying work to perform. He must bow in prayer with the
suffering ones and lead his patients to the Great Physician. If as a
humble suppliant he seeks God for wisdom to deal with each case, his
strength and influence will be greatly increased.
Of himself, what can man accomplish in the great work set forth
by the infinite God? Christ says: “Without Me ye can do nothing.”
John 15:5
. He came to our world to show men how to do the work
given them by God, and He says to us: “Come unto Me, all ye that
labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke
upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye
shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is
light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
. Why is Christ’s yoke easy and His burden
light? Because He bore the weight of it upon the cross of Calvary.
Personal religion is essential for every physician if he is to be
successful in caring for the sick. He needs a power greater than his
own intuition and skill. God desires physicians to link up with Him
and know that every soul is precious in His sight. He who depends
upon God, realizing that He alone who made man knows how to direct,
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will not fail in his appointed work as a healer of bodily infirmities or
as a physician of the souls for whom Christ died.
One who bears the heavy responsibilities of the physician needs
the prayers of the gospel minister, and he should be linked, soul, mind,
and body, with the truth of God. Then he can speak a word in season to