Chapter 19—God’s Remedies
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When the gospel is received in its purity and power, it is a cure
for the maladies that originated in sin. The Sun of Righteousness
arises, “with healing in His wings.” Not all that this world bestows
can heal a broken heart, or impart peace of mind, or remove care, or
banish disease. Fame, genius talent—all are powerless to gladden the
sorrowful heart or to restore the wasted life. The life of God in the
soul is man’s only hope.
The love which Christ diffuses through the whole being is a vi-
talizing power. Every vital part—the brain, the heart, the nerves—it
touches with healing. By it the highest energies of the being are roused
to activity. It frees the soul from guilt and sorrow, the anxiety and care,
that crush the life forces. With it come serenity and composure. It
implants in the soul joy that nothing earthly can destroy—joy in the
Holy Spirit—health-giving, life giving joy.
Our Saviour’ words, “Come unto Me, ... and I will give you rest,”
are a prescription for the healing of physical, mental, and spiritual ills.
Though men have brought suffering upon themselves by their own
wrong-doing, He regards them with pity. In Him they may find help.
He will do great things for those who trust in Him.
Testimonies for the Church 1:556
Dr. E. has made a great mistake in regard to exercise and amuse-
ments, and a still greater in his teaching concerning religious ex-
perience and religious excitement. The religion of the Bible is not
detrimental to the health of body or mind. The exalting influence of
the Spirit of God is the best restorative for the sick. Heaven is all
health, and the more fully the heavenly influences are felt, the more
sure the recovery of the believing invalid. The influence of such views
as are advanced by Dr. E has reached us as a people in some degree.
Sabbath-keeping health reformers must be free from all these. Every
true and real reform will bring us nearer to God and heaven, closer to
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