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pray with them, are turned away from a work for which they are fitted,
to make poor ministers, and the field where so much labor is needed
and where so much good might be accomplished is neglected.
Part of Medical Work, Part of Ministry
The preaching of the word is a means by which the Lord has
ordained that His warning message shall be given to the world. In
the Scriptures the faithful teacher is represented as a shepherd of
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the flock of God. He is to be respected and his work appreciated.
Genuine medical missionary work is bound up with the ministry, and
the canvassing work is to be a part both of the medical missionary
work and of the ministry. To those who are engaged in this work I
would say: As you visit the people, tell them that you are a gospel
worker and that you love the Lord. Do not seek a home in a hotel, but
stay at a private house and become acquainted with the family. Christ
was sowing the seeds of truth wherever He was, and as His followers
you can witness for the Master, doing a most precious work in fireside
labor. In thus coming close to the people you will often find those who
are sick and discouraged. If you are pressing close to the side of Christ,
wearing His yoke, you will daily learn of Him how to carry messages
of peace and comfort to the sorrowing and disappointed, the sad and
broken-hearted. You can point the discouraged ones to the word of
God and take the sick to the Lord in prayer. As you pray, speak to
Christ as you would to a trusted, much-loved friend. Maintain a sweet,
free, pleasant dignity, as a child of God. This will be recognized.
Simple Treatments
Canvassers should be able to give instruction in regard to the
treatment of the sick. They should learn the simple methods of hygienic
treatment. Thus they may work as medical missionaries, ministering
to the souls and the bodies of the suffering. This work should now
be going forward in all parts of the world. Thus multitudes might be
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blessed by the prayers and instruction of God’s servants.