Medical Missionary Evangelists
[
The Review and Herald, November 19, 1903
.]
Young men who have a practical knowledge of how to treat the
sick are now to be sent out to do gospel medical missionary work,
in connection with more experienced gospel workers. If these young
men will give themselves to the study of the word, they will become
successful evangelists. The ministers with whom these young men
labor are to give them the same opportunity to learn that Elijah gave
Elisha. They are to show them how to teach the truth to others. Where
it is possible, these young men should visit the hospitals, and in some
cases they may connect with them for a while, laboring disinterestedly.
The purest example of unselfishness is now to be shown by our
medical missionary workers. With the knowledge and experience
gained by practical work, they are to go out to give treatments to the
sick. As they go from house to house, they will find access to many
hearts. Many will be reached who otherwise would never have heard
the gospel message.
Encouragement to Young Workers
Much good can be done by those who do not hold diplomas as fully
accredited physicians. Some are to be prepared to work as competent
physicians. Many, working under the direction of such ones, can do
acceptable work without spending so long a time in study as it has
been thought necessary to spend in the past.
Many will go out to labor for the Master who have not been able to
take a regular course of study in school. God will help these workers.
They will obtain knowledge from the higher school and will be fitted
to take their position in the rank and file of workers as nurses. The
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great Medical Missionary sees every effort that is made to find access
to souls by presenting the principles of health reform.
Decided changes are taking place in our world. The Lord has
declared that He will turn and overturn. Humble men, who hitherto
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