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lessons they have received. As they witness human woe, and the
deep poverty of those they are trying to help, they will be stirred with
compassion. Their hearts will be softened and subdued by the deep,
holy principles revealed in the Word of God. The great Physician
cooperates with every effort made in behalf of suffering humanity, to
give health to the body and light and restoration to the soul.
We must give the Lord a chance to do His work, His great work
for the soul. Christ is our sufficiency. Each one of us must understand
what it means to have the Word of God fulfilled in us. As Christ was in
this world, so we are to be. If in this life we are like Him in character,
we shall in heaven have His likeness. If there is no likeness between
Christ and us in this world, there can be no friendship between Christ
and us when He shall come in His glory, and all the holy angels with
Him. As religious teachers, we are under obligation to God to teach
the students how to engage in medical missionary work. Those who
do this work have many opportunities to sow the seeds of truth in a
way that will be successful. The heart full of gratitude to God can pray,
Teach me Thy way, O Lord, lead me in a plain path, because of mine
enemies, or rather, because of mine observers.—
Manuscript 70, 1898
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Sarah Peck Called to Teach
Sarah Peck was one of Ellen White’s most able helpers. She
taught the Sanitarium, California, school before becoming one of
Mrs. White’s secretaries, having the reputation of being “an excellent
teacher.” After serving on the Elmshaven staff for some time, she was
invited to teach again. It was with regret that Mrs. White consented to
her leaving, but she felt that Sarah Peck should be free to do whatever
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the Lord called her to do
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Dear Sister Peck,
During our conversation this morning, I felt greatly perplexed to
know what to say in reference to your work. I love you, and I want to
see you in a position where you can best serve the Master.
I do not know what would be your own choice of work. Many
of our people desire and urge you to enter the educational work. If
you feel that this is your duty, I am willing to release you from my
employ. I know of no one who is better fitted than yourself to undertake
educational work. In regard to your connection with me, I cannot say