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others by imparting a knowledge of truth. Let every one do according
to his several ability, willingly helping to bear the burdens.
Everywhere there is a work to be done for all classes of society.
We are to come close to the poor and depraved, those who have fallen
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through intemperance. And, at the same time, we are not to forget
the higher classes—the lawyers, ministers, senators, and judges, many
of whom are slaves to intemperate habits. We are to leave no effort
untried to show them that their souls are worth saving, that eternal life
is worth striving for. To those in high positions we are to present the
total-abstinence pledge, asking them to give the money they would
otherwise spend for the harmful indulgences of liquor and tobacco
to the establishment of institutions where children and youth may be
prepared to fill positions of usefulness in the world.
Angels Waiting to Co-operate
Great light has been shining upon us, but how little of this light we
reflect to the world? Heavenly angels are waiting for human beings
to co-operate with them in the practical carrying out of the principles
of truth. It is through the agency of our sanitariums and kindred
enterprises that much of this work is to be done. These institutions are
to be God’s memorials, where His healing power can reach all classes,
high and low, rich and poor. Every dollar invested in them for Christ’s
sake will bring blessings both to the giver and to suffering humanity.
Medical missionary work is the right hand of the gospel. It is
necessary to the advancement of the cause of God. As through it men
and women are led to see the importance of right habits of living, the
saving power of the truth will be made known. Every city is to be
entered by workers trained to do medical missionary work. As the right
hand of the third angel’s message, God’s methods of treating disease
will open doors for the entrance of present truth. Health literature
must be circulated in many lands. Our physicians in Europe and
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other countries should awake to the necessity of having health works
prepared by men who are on the ground and who can meet the people
where they are with the most essential instruction.