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Health and Happiness in the Out-of-Doors, June 12
O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made
them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Psalm 104:24
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From out-of-door life, men, women and children will gain the desire
to be pure and guileless. By the influence of the quickening, reviving,
life-giving properties of nature’s great medicinal resources, the functions
of the body are strengthened, the intellect awakened, the imagination
quickened, the spirits enlivened. The mind is prepared to appreciate the
beauties of God’s Word
The pure air has in it health and life. As it is breathed in, it has an
invigorating effect on the whole system
In itself the beauty of nature leads the soul away from sin and worldly
attractions, and toward purity, peace, and God.
For this reason the cultivation of the soil is good work for children and
youth. It brings them into direct contact with nature and nature’s God....
To the nervous child or youth, ... it will be especially valuable. There is
health and happiness for him in the study of nature; and the impressions
made will not fade out of his mind, for they will be associated with objects
that are continually before his eyes.
In the natural world, God has placed in the hands of the children of
men the key to unlock the treasure-house of His word. The unseen is
illustrated by the seen; divine wisdom, eternal truth, infinite grace, are
understood by the things that God has made.... God has made this world
fair because He delights in our happiness
In order for children and youth to have health, cheerfulness, vivacity,
and well-developed muscles and brains, they should be much in the open
air, and have well-regulated employment and amusement
True happiness is found, not in the indulgence of pride and luxury, but
in communion with God through His created work
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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 186-188
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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 83
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Patriarchs and Prophets, 49
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