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the medical missionary work that He began; and in this work we are to
do our very best. For the furtherance of this work institutions for the
care of the sick are to be established, where men and women suffering
from disease may be placed under the care of God-fearing physicians
and nurses.
In our sanitariums truth is to be cherished, not banished nor hidden
from sight; and from them the light of present truth is to shine forth
in clear, distinct rays. These institutions are the Lord’s agencies for
the revival of a pure, elevated morality. We do not establish them as a
speculative business, but to help men and women to follow right habits
of living. Those who are now ignorant are to become wise. Suffering
is to be relieved, and health restored. People are to be taught how, by
exercising care in their habits, they may keep well. Christ died to save
men from ruin. Our sanitariums are to be His helping hand, teaching
men and women how to live in such a way as to honor and glorify
God. If this work is not carried on in our sanitariums, those who are
conducting them will make a great mistake.
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