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guished for their spiritual excellencies, can be received now, and will
bring into working order many devoted missionaries.—
Unpublished
Testimonies, February 19, 1893
.
1074. I consider that there is nothing that can give character to the
work like a proper taking up of the work of hygienic treatment for the
sick.—
Unpublished Testimonies, February 10, 1897
.
1075. As religious aggression subverts the liberties of our nation,
those who would stand for freedom of conscience will be placed in
unfavorable positions. For their own sake they should, while they
have opportunity, become intelligent in regard to disease, its causes,
prevention, and cure. Those who do this will find a field of labor
anywhere. There will be suffering ones, plenty of them, who will
need help, not only among those of our own faith, but largely among
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those who know not the truth.—
The Signs of the Times, September
16, 1892
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1076. I would advise young men and women to give heed to this
matter. Perilous times are before us. The whole world will be involved
in perplexity and distress. Diseases of every kind will be upon the
human family, and such ignorance as now prevails concerning the laws
of health will result in great suffering and the loss of many lives that
might be saved.—
The Signs of the Times, September 16, 1893
.
1077. There is no missionary field more important than that occu-
pied by the faithful, God-fearing physician. There is no field where a
man may accomplish greater good, or win more jewels to shine in the
crown of his rejoicing.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:448
.
1078. More of the right kind of men are needed to devote them-
selves to this profession.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:446
.
Qualifications of Medical Students
1079. A physician can do much better work if he has physical
strength. If he is feeble, he cannot endure the wearing labor incident
to his calling. A man who has a weak constitution, who is a dyspeptic,
or who has not perfect self-control, cannot become qualified to deal
with all classes of disease. Great care should be taken not to encourage
persons who might be useful in some less responsible position, to
study medicine at a great outlay of time and means, when there is no