Florence Nightingale’s Service to the Suffering

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 1, 1910

Florence Nightingale’s Service to the Suffering

The life of Florence Nightingale, whose death occurred in London, August 14, shows what may be accomplished by one who gives his life unreservedly to the cause of God and the service of suffering humanity. Reared in a home of refinement, and possessing all the advantages that come through education and social position, she laid these aside to answer the call to minister to the sick and suffering. She was the first woman to nurse the sick and wounded soldiers on the battle-field, beginning this work in connection with the Crimean War in 1854. At first treated with indifference and even opposition, her sacrificing efforts won the confidence of her associates, and she became known as “the angel of the Crimea.” She instituted many reforms in camp sanitation, established hospitals, and was a pioneer in bringing about better conditions in caring for the sick and wounded.