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Section 10—Opportunities for Ministry In Hospitals and Sanitariums
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He knew the right word to speak to each sufferer, and He spoke not
only that which brought healing of body, but conviction of soul and
spiritual enlightenment. He brought to the understanding of those
who sought Him a knowledge of self, and of the soul’s highest need.
Christ’s discourses were the spiritual explanation of His ministry
for the afflicted. He Himself was the great ideal of righteousness to
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those for whom He ministered. Thus He planted the seeds of truth
in human hearts.
Prayer for the Sick
Often in the care of the suffering, much attention is given to
minor matters, while the patients’ need of the great all-saving truths
of the gospel, which would minister to both soul and body, is for-
gotten. When you neglect to offer prayer for the sick, you deprive
them of great blessings; for angels of God are waiting to minister
to these souls in response to your petitions. In every possible and
pleasant way, those who know the truth should seek to reveal the
power of the grace of Christ. As they exemplify truth in their daily
walk and conversation, they will exert a holy influence, and the grace
of Christ will cooperate with human effort. Working intelligently
for the recovery of body and soul from the results of sin, they will
be true workers together with Christ and will be instruments in His
hands to show forth His praise and salvation.
The Saviour’s Love to be Experienced
The exercise of wisdom and good judgment will accomplish
much for God. As His servants work out the requirements of the
gospel according to their ability, God will make them a praise to His
name. He purposes that through the exemplification of the truth in
the lives of His followers, souls shall be won to Him.
All who profess godliness and a knowledge of the truth for this
time are to communicate the same to those with whom they associate.
But the fullness of a Saviour’s love is not expressed as decidedly as
it should be, and as a result in places where a rich harvest might be
gathered for God there is seen a dearth. “Found wanting” are the
words written against the names of many who might have done a