Mississippi by E. P.; RACHEL AUGER

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jan 5, 1905

Mississippi

By E. P.; RACHEL AUGER

CORINTH.—It is now six years since my wife and I came to this place as self-supporting workers, nursing the sick, giving Bible readings and doing Christian Help work.

Our efforts have been blessed. One sister accepted the truth, and an impression in favor of the truths held by our people has been made on the hearts of many. As a result of instruction in health reform several have given up wrong habits, and are enjoying better health.

Our work has so increased that we can not answer all the calls for treatments. It seems that a building to receive patients and in which to give treatments is very much needed, for many are asking us to erect one. I have bought two good lots, and begun to build a house, 28 x 48 ft., plain, convenient, and suited to this work. It is our purpose with God's blessing to make it an institution for the training of nurses and to further the cause of Christian Help work and healthful living.

Were it not that some kind brethren and sisters sent me three hundred and forty dollars to start the work, I could not have undertaken it. I have all the framing lumber paid for, and the excavation for the basement finished and paid for. The citizens of Corinth donated about fifty-six dollars. This is the first effort in this State to open up treatment rooms, and our conference is not able to assist in it. I need $1,275 to complete and furnish the rooms.

This enterprise is to be carried on in accordance with the light given in the Testimonies, and it is to be free from selfishness in its management. None of the proceeds will be used for any other purpose than to pay the running expenses, and caring for the sick. The needs of the people and the suffering of the afflicted poor is my plea.

The mayor of Corinth wrote a recommendation for me and our work, a copy of which will gladly be mailed to any one desiring to help us. Pray for us and the work.

Since Sept. 26, 1903, nine of our patients who had been given up to die by the doctors, have fully recovered. To God we give all the praise.

E. P. and RACHEL AUGER.