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sympathy or union in religious matters. God in His providence directed
the course of Dr. B to-----that he might there obtain an experience
he would not otherwise have gained, for He had a work for him to
do in the health reform. As a practicing physician he had for years
been obtaining a knowledge of the human system, and God would
now have him by precept and practice learn how to apply the blessings
placed within the reach of man. He would have him become prepared
to benefit the sick and instruct those who do not understand how to
preserve the strength and health they already have, and how to prevent
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disease by a wise use of heaven’s remedies—pure water, air, and diet.
I was shown that Dr. B was a cautious and strictly conscientious
man, a man whom God loves. He has passed through many trials
which have worked for his good, although while passing through them
he could not at all times see how he was to be benefited by them.
Dr. B is not a man who will become exalted while he believes the
truth and follows in its path. He is not a man who will be arbitrary
or overbearing. He is too fearful of putting on that dignity which his
position would allow him to maintain. He will counsel with others
and is easy to be entreated; his great danger will be a willingness to
take on burdens which he ought not to bear. He sees and feels what
ought to be done, and will be in danger of doing too much. He is
extremely sensitive and sympathetic, and will feel to the very depth
for all his patients; and if he is permitted, will carry so heavy a load of
responsibility as to be crushed under its weight.
Men and women of influence should help Brother B by their
prayers, their sympathy, their hearty cooperation, their cheering, hope-
ful words, and their counsel and advice—all of which will be appreci-
ated by him. His position cannot be an enviable one. If he assumes
so great responsibilities it will not be from choice or to obtain a liveli-
hood, for he can procure this in a much easier way and avoid the care,
anxiety, and perplexity which such a position would bring upon him.
Duty alone will lead him; and when once convinced where the path of
duty lies, he will follow it and stand at his post, let the consequences
be what they may. He should have the sympathy and co-operation of
those who have influence, those whom God would have stand by his
side and sustain him in his laborious work.
Dr. B could, so far as this world is concerned, do better than in
the position he now occupies. I was shown that this position would be
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