Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

There is most precious missionary work to be
done in our sanitariums. In them Christ and the
angels work to relieve suffering caused by bodily
disease. And the work is by no means to stop there.
The prayers offered for the sick and the opening of
the Scriptures to them give them a knowledge of
the great Medical Missionary. Their attention is
called to Him as the One who can heal all disease.
They learn about the great gift of eternal life,
which the Lord Jesus is longing to bestow on those
who receive Him. They learn how to prepare for
the mansions that Christ has gone to prepare for
those that love Him. If I go away, He said, “I will
come again, and receive you unto Myself; that
where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:3. In
the word of God there are gracious promises, from
which those who are suffering, whether in body or
in mind, may receive comfort and hope and
encouragement.
The plan to provide institutions for the proper
care of the sick originated with the Lord. He has
instructed His people that these institutions should
be established. With them are to be connected
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