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tenderly pointing all to Him of whose love and pity the human worker is
but the messenger—as they see this, their hearts are touched. Gratitude
springs up. Faith is kindled. They see that God cares for them, and
they are prepared to listen as His Word is opened.
As God’s children devote themselves to this work, many will lay
hold of the hand stretched out to save them. They are constrained to
turn from their evil ways. Some of the rescued ones may, through
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faith in Christ, rise to high places of service, and be entrusted with
responsibilities in the work of saving souls. They know by experience
the necessities of those for whom they labor; and they know how to
help them; they know what means can best be used to recover the
perishing. They are filled with gratitude to God for the blessings they
have received; their hearts are quickened by love, and their energies are
strengthened to lift up others who can never rise without help.—
The
Review and Herald, August 3, 1905
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The True Science of Medical Missionary Work—The study of
surgery and other medical science receives much attention in the world,
but the true science of medical missionary work, carried forward as
Christ carried it, is new and strange to the denominational churches
and to the world. But it will find its rightful place when as a people
who have had great light, Seventh-day Adventists awaken to their
responsibilities and improve their opportunities.
Young men and young women must be fitted to engage in medical
missionary work as physicians and nurses. But before these workers
are sent into the field, they must give evidence that they have the spirit
of service, that they are breathing a medical missionary atmosphere,
that they are prepared for evangelical work.
Students should be prepared for pioneer missionary work. The
medical missionaries who are sent to foreign countries should first
receive a most careful education. They are Christ’s ambassadors,
and they are to work for Him with all the skill they have, praying
fervently that the great Physician will pity and save by His miraculous
power.—
Manuscript 33, 1901
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True Medical Missionary Work—The lesson that we need to
learn is, What is true medical missionary work in practical gospel lines?
Let us keep before the people everywhere the terms of eternal life,
as given in the Word of God. Those who obey this Word, reverently
giving God the honor that is due Him, will show in their practice that