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obtain relief from bodily infirmities, but will find a healing balm for
their sin-sick souls.
As the health of invalids improves under judicious treatment, and
they begin to enjoy life, they have confidence in those who have
been instrumental in their restoration to health. Their hearts are filled
with gratitude, and the good seed of truth will the more readily find
a lodgment there and in some cases will be nourished, spring up,
and bear fruit to the glory of God. One such precious soul saved
will be worth more than all the means needed to establish such an
institution. Some will not have enough moral courage to yield to their
convictions. They may be convinced that Sabbathkeepers have the
truth, but the world and unbelieving relatives stand in the way of their
receiving it. They cannot bring their minds to the point to sacrifice
all for Christ. Yet some of this last-mentioned class will go away
with their prejudice removed and will stand as defenders of the faith
of Seventh-day Adventists. Some who go away restored or greatly
benefited will be the means of introducing our faith in new places and
raising the standard of truth where it would have been impossible to
gain access had not prejudice been first removed from minds by a tarry
among our people for the object of gaining health.
Others will prove a source of trial as they go to their homes. Yet
this should not discourage any or hinder them in their efforts in this
good work. Satan and his agents will do all they can to hinder, to
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perplex, and to bring burdens upon those who heartily engage in the
work of advancing this reform.
There is a liberal supply of means among our people, and if all
felt the importance of the work, this great enterprise could be carried
forward without embarrassment. All should feel a special interest in
sustaining it. Especially should those who have means invest in this
enterprise. A suitable home should be fitted up for the reception of
invalids that they may, by the use of proper means and the blessing
of God, be relieved of their infirmities and learn how to take care of
themselves and thus prevent sickness.
Many who profess the truth are growing close and covetous. They
need to be alarmed for themselves. They have so much of their treasure
upon the earth that their hearts are on their treasure. Much the larger
share of their treasure is in this world and but little in heaven; therefore
their affections are placed on earthly possessions instead of on the