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Testimony Studies on Diet and Foods
Testimonies for the Church 7:60
I have been given light that in many cities it is advisable for a
restaurant to be connected with treatment-rooms. The two can co-
operate in upholding right principles. In connection with these, it is
sometimes advisable to have rooms that will serve as lodgings for the
sick.
Testimonies for the Church 7:110-113
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....
Every hygienic restaurant should be a school. The workers con-
nected with it should be constantly studying and experimenting, that
they may make improvement in the preparation of healthful foods. In
the cities this work of instruction may be carried forward on a much
larger scale than in smaller places. But in every place where there is a
church, instruction should be given in regard to the preparation of sim-
ple, healthful foods for the use of those who wish to live in accordance
with the principles of health reform. And the church-members should
impart to the people of their neighborhood the light they receive on
this subject.
Testimonies for the Church 7:115-123
The Lord has a message for our cities, and this message we are to
proclaim in our camp-meetings, and by other public efforts, and also
through our publications. In addition to this, hygienic restaurants are
to be established in the cities, and by them the message of temperance
is to be proclaimed. Arrangements should be made to hold meetings
in connection with our restaurants. Whenever possible, let a room be
provided where the patrons can be invited to lectures on the science of