Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

Self-sacrificing workers, who have full faith in
God, should be chosen to take charge of these
institutions. Wise men and women, acting in the
capacity of nurses, are to comfort and help the sick
and suffering. Our sanitariums are to be as lights
shining in a dark place, because physicians, nurses,
and helpers reflect the sunlight of Christ’s
righteousness....
Sanitariums are to be so established and
conducted that they will be educational in
character. They are to show to the world the
benevolence of Heaven. Though Christ’s visible
presence is not discerned, yet the workers may
claim the promise, “Lo, I am with you alway, even
unto the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20. He has
assured His followers that to those who love and
fear Him He will give power to continue the work
that He began. He went about doing good, teaching
the ignorant and healing the sick. His work did not
stop with an exhibition of His power over disease.
He made each work of healing an occasion of
implanting in the heart the divine principles of His
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