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sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.”
Isaiah 61:1
;
Luke 4:18
. As we follow Christ’s example of labor for the good of
others we shall awaken their interest in the God whom we love and
serve.
Our sanitariums in all their departments should be memorials for
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God, His instrumentalities for sowing the seeds of truth in human
hearts. This they will be if rightly conducted.
The living truth of God is to be made known in our medical institu-
tions. Many persons who come to them are hungering and thirsting for
truth, and when it is rightly presented they will receive it with gladness.
Our sanitariums have been the means of elevating the truth for this
time and bringing it before thousands. The religious influence that
pervades these institutions inspires the guests with confidence. The
assurance that the Lord presides there, and the many prayers offered
for the sick, make an impression upon their hearts. Many who have
never before thought of the value of the soul are convicted by the Spirit
of God, and not a few are led to change their whole course of life.
Impressions that will never be effaced are made upon many who have
been self-satisfied, who have thought their own standard of character to
be sufficient, and who have felt no need of the righteousness of Christ.
When the future test comes, when enlightenment comes to them, not a
few of these will take their stand with God’s remnant people.
God is honored by institutions conducted in this way. In His mercy
He has made the sanitariums such a power in the relief of physical
suffering that thousands have been drawn to them to be cured of their
maladies. And with many, physical healing is accompanied by the
healing of the soul. From the Saviour they receive the forgiveness of
their sins. They receive the grace of Christ and identify themselves
with Him, with His interests, His honor. Many go away from our
sanitariums with new hearts. The change is decided. These, returning
to their homes, are as lights in the world. The Lord makes them His
witnesses. Their testimony is: “I have seen His greatness, I have tasted
His goodness. ‘Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare
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what He hath done for my soul.’”
Psalm 66:16
.
Thus through the prospering hand of our God upon them our sani-
tariums have been the means of accomplishing great good. And they
are to rise still higher. God will work with the people who will honor
Him.