Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

erecting an institution in which is to be carried
forward a work of eternal consequence, and that, in
doing this work, they are to be laborers together
with God. “Looking unto Jesus” is ever to be our
motto. And the assurance is, “I will instruct thee
and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I
will guide thee with Mine eye.” Psalm 32:8.
Advantages of Wooden Structures
Brick and stone buildings are not the most
desirable for a sanitarium, for they are generally
cold and damp. It may be said that a brick building
presents a much more attractive appearance, and
that the building should be attractive. But we need
roomy buildings; and if brick is too costly, we must
build of wood. Economy must be our study. This is
a necessity, because of the greatness of the work
that must be done in many lines in God’s moral
vineyard.
It has been suggested that patients will not feel
safe from fire in a wooden structure. But if we are
in the country, and not in the cities where buildings
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