MEDICAL MISSIONARY
ORE OF GOD’S INSTITUTIONS.
The New England Sanitarium, No. 2.
AMONG the things which impressed
me very much while at the sanitarium
was the earnest spirit among the
nurses, doctors, and assistants. There
seems to be a desire upon the part of
nearly all to do what they can to help
forward the work which the Lord has
given them to do. Ever since Sister
White has been there this summer,
and encouraged them to continue to
hope that God still will do a great
work for the Boston field through this
institution, many have stayed there at
a great sacrifice, and seem to be willing
to deprive themselves of many things,
in order to have a part in this work.
This certainly is commendable.
But the institution is in great need
of a number of things in order to ac-
complish the work of the Lord, and
to carry out the purpose of the place.
One of the greatest needs is patronage.
If the sanitarium could have the pat-
ronage it is able to accommodate, it
would, in a very short time, under
God, accomplish great results in
various ways.
Ever since the sanitarium has been
in: operation it has been at great ex-
pense to maintain its continuous
operation. As the readers will know
it has cost many thousand dollars to
keep the sdnitarium running. Of
course much of this money was neces-
sary to get the institution started, and
to keep it going on a proper basis.
Then, from time to time, it has needed
improvements to accommodate cer-
tain classes of people. All this has
taken money to accomplish; and we
are sure had it had the proper patronage
during these years, all these improve-
ments could have been made as a re-
sult of the earnings of the institution
rathér than have been received from
our own people.
But we are sure that the institution
at the present time is in a condition
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to earn much in every way for the ad-
vancement of the work. It is very
finely equipped with treatment rooms,
and rooms for guests of every de
scription, so that now all classes of
patients who come there can be ac-
commodated, and no need of any one’s
feeling that they can not receive what
they desire, be it moderate location,
or be the appointment more desirable.
This being so, it seems to the writer
‘that if the sanitarium could only be
kept filled all the time, it could take
care of itself, of its debts, and be a
source of income for the work, as well
as a great blessing to the cause.
And it is not a very difficult thing
to do. Itis a very light task if the
dear brethren and sisters in this
Union Conference would just stop a
moment and think about it. Why it
would be one of the easiest things in’
the world to keep the institution filled,
and pay off all its indebtedness in a
very short time, accomplish much in
the training of workers for the medi-
cal missionary field, and be a great
blessing, and a glorious light in this
eastern field for the cause of God.
We believe this can be done with the
blessing of the Lord, and in the next
article we will offer a few suggestions
how this can be done, and not one of
our people need to expend one dollar
for the accomplishment of this end.
F. C. GILBERT.
MEDICAL MISSIONARY WORK IN
CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND.
Art the last session of the Central
New England Conference I was ap-
pointed medical missionary secretary.
As such it is my privilege, as well as
duty, to promote the interests of health-
ful living among our churches, and to
keep in touch with all nurses and
physicians in our ranks that have
medical missionary work in view,
Healthful living is a vital matter
to us as a people, and to me as a
physician. God in his great love and
wisdom has given us special light on
this subject, for he wishes to have a
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people abundantly able “to go in and
possess the land,” Purity of heart
and life are very closely linked with
purity of body. I believe every
Seventh day Adventist truly desires to
go through with the triumphant, and
purposes to walk in the light that is
God-given.
I wish to make some systematic
effort to reach all our people who de-
sirehelp for the promotion and mainte-
nance of health, There is needed a
plainer understanding of the principles
underlying a reform in our manner of
living, and how best to choose, prepare,
and combine materials at hand for the
table.
I know of no better way to learn
the needs of our churches than to in-
vite correspondence with the sisters
upon this subject. Upon them de-
volyes, very largely, the responsibility
of making health reform ” a success.
I wish all who desire light and help
in this matter to write to me freely.
Kindly state to what church you be-
long, whether isolated or near other
members, give some idea of the length
of time since you received the message,
and state whether you are a reader of
Life and Health. With these facts
at hand, I believe plans can be for:
mulated whereby practically all can
be helped to become better acquainted
with the needs of the body.
I should like to hear from all
nurses and physicians of our faith who
are practicing in this conference.
DR. MARY SANDERSON,
46 Forest Park Ave.,
Springfield, Mass.
NOTICE.
Last year we made no call for dried
apple through the columns of the
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ceived none.
We wish to say to those who have
contributed this article in the past, or
to any others who may have plenty of
apples, that anything in this line
would be just as acceptable as ever,