Work in the Cities
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Testimonies for the Church 7:110-114
(1900).]
San Francisco, California,
December 12, 1900.
There is a work to be done in California—a work that has been
strangely neglected. Let this work be delayed no longer. As doors
open for the presentation of truth, let us be ready to enter. Some work
has been done in the large city of San Francisco, but as we study the
field we see plainly that only a beginning has been made. As soon
as possible, well-organized efforts should be put forth in different
sections of this city, and also in Oakland. The wickedness of San
Francisco is not realized. Our work in this city must broaden and
deepen. God sees in it many souls to be saved.
In San Francisco a hygienic restaurant has been opened, also a
food store, and treatment rooms. These are doing a good work, but
their influence should be greatly extended. Other restaurants similar
to the one on Market Street should be opened in San Francisco and in
Oakland. Concerning the effort that is now being made in these lines,
we can say, Amen and amen. And soon other lines of work that will
be a blessing to the people will be established. Medical missionary
evangelistic work should be carried forward in a most prudent and
thorough manner. The solemn, sacred work of saving souls is to
advance in a way that is modest and yet ever elevated.
Where are the working forces? Men and women who are thor-
oughly converted, men and women of discernment and keen foresight,
should act as directors. Good judgment must be exercised in employ-
ing persons to do this special work—persons who love God and who
walk before Him in all humility, persons who will be effective agen-
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cies in God’s hand for the accomplishment of the object He has in
view—the uplifting and saving of human beings.
Medical missionary evangelists will be able to do excellent pioneer
work. The work of the minister should blend fully with that of the
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