Brotherly Love by Edward Quinn, Jr.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 9, 1914

Brotherly Love

By Edward Quinn, Jr.

EDWARD QUINN, JR.

When connected with the surgical ward of a large medical institution several years ago, I was much impressed with the spirit shown by the different fraternal orders toward those of their members who had undergone surgical operations. Almost daily cut flowers and plants were sent to brighten patients during their hours of suffering. When they were convalescing, reading matter was sent, and the usual inquiry was: “Now isn’t there something else we can do for you? Do not be afraid to say so, for we are only too glad to do it for you.”

One case in particular I well remember. The patient’s body was crushed severely, and both his legs were broken. He was in the ward for months, and all that time a certain lodge cared for him, and also provided for his family.

Many times since, I have thought, If such a helpful spirit is manifest in worldly organizations, how much more should brethren and sisters in the church be helpful to one another!

Let us learn a lesson from these worldly organizations, and heed the admonition given in the Word of God in 1 John 4:21: “And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.”

Takoma Park, D. C.