Preface
This volume has been prepared to be used as a textbook for the
study of healthful diet and the instruction pertaining to foods as set
forth in the writings of the Spirit of Prophecy
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This series of lessons is not intended to take the place of any printed
volume or compilation of the testimonies. In making up these studies
an effort has been made to secure and include as much as possible
of all that has been written specifically on the subjects treated. The
subject matter has been arranged for a topical study which accounts
for the repetition found through the book, for one paragraph in the
testimonies often refers to several topics, and the plan has been to
include enough in each quotation to give the reader the proper setting
for each reference
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It will be observed that many selections have been taken from the
older volumes of the Spirit of Prophecy that are not now generally
available, and there is much instruction in these that the student of
dietetics will highly prize. In this compilation selections from various
manuscripts and letters that are of unusual value and interest are also
presented. Any of this material taken from manuscripts or letters can
be verified by sending the reference given to Elder W. C. White, at the
Elmshaven Office, St. Helena, Calif
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The health reform movement began early in the history of this
denomination, and great benefit came to those who accepted the in-
struction and faithfully lived in accordance with it. It is to be regretted
that some did not regard it as essential and that many are today not
living in harmony with these divinely given principles. Scientific
researches have in recent years shown that these rules for healthful
living are correct, and how thankful this people should be for such
wonderful light so far in advance of what the world could offer and
which has proved to be of such great help in the life both physically
and spiritually. All should be inspired with full confidence in these
rules for healthful living
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