The Workers Needed
[
The Review and Herald, December 30, 1909
.]
We should be careful that we connect with all our sanitariums those
who will give a right mold to the work. Characters are to be formed
here after the divine similitude. It is not the expensive dress that will
give us influence, but it is by true Christian humility that we shall exalt
our Saviour. Our only hope for success in doing good to the people of
the world who come to our sanitariums as guests, is for the workers,
each and every one, to maintain a living connection with God. The
dress of sanitarium helpers is to be modest and neat, but the dress is not
so important as the deportment. The matter of greatest consequence is
that the truth be lived out in our lives, that our words be in harmony
with the faith we profess to hold. If the workers in our sanitariums will
surrender to God, and take a high position as believers in the truth, the
Lord will recognize this, and we shall see a great work done in these
institutions.
Experienced Helpers
It is not the wisest course to connect with our sanitariums too many
who are inexperienced, who come as learners, while there is a lack of
experienced, efficient workers. We need more matronly women, and
men who are sound and solid in principle—substantial men who fear
God and who can carry responsibilities wisely. Some may come and
offer to work for small wages, because they enjoy being at a sanitarium,
or because they wish to learn; but it is not true economy to supply an
institution largely with inexperienced helpers.
If the right persons are connected with the work, and if all will
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humble their hearts before God, although there may now be a heavy
debt resting upon the institution, the Lord will work in such a way
that the debt will be lessened, and souls will be converted to the truth,
because they see that the workers are following in the way of the
Lord, and keeping His commandments. This is the only hope for the
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