Our Sanitariums by D. H. Kress

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 10, 1910

Our Sanitariums

By D. H. Kress

Our sanitariums occupy an important place in the work of the third angel’s message. The purpose of this message is to prepare a people for the second advent of Christ,—a people who will stand without fault before the throne of God. Great reforms will necessarily take place among them before Jesus appears. To teach these reforms and urge them upon men and women is the chief work committed to these institutions.

Those who have ruined their health through ignorant violation of nature’s laws may in these places learn how to co-operate with nature in an intelligent manner in health restoration. As the

simple remedies of nature are employed, God’s special blessing is added in answer to prayer, and healing takes place. We have seen marvelous cures wrought in our sanitariums in the past, and no doubt in the future even more of God’s power to heal will be manifest.

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During the past two weeks I have had the privilege of spending a short time in the sanitarium in Philadelphia, and also at the Melrose Sanitarium. Both of these institutions are enjoying God’s blessing. Dr. W. H. Smith, the medical superintendent of the Philadelphia Sanitarium, with his coworkers, is doing everything he can to make the work a success. I was pleased to see the interest taken by the doctor in religious work. The sanitarium was well filled with a good class of patients. We sincerely hope that God’s blessing may continue to rest upon those who are under the burden at this institution.

At the Melrose Sanitarium Dr. W. E. Bliss, Dr. U. L. Mann, and Dr. Estella Houser are doing their utmost to maintain the standard of true Christianity. They are grateful for the help of Elder G. B. Starr and wife, and of Brother White, the present manager.

I have appreciated very much the quiet atmosphere of this place. During the past two months the institution has had a good patronage. The surgical cases seem to do well after their operation. There is no doubt that God blesses the efforts of the godly surgeon, and that many of the rapid recoveries find their explanation here. Melrose Sanitarium is located in a beautiful spot. I see no reason why this place should not be filled with patients.

Let us direct those who are sick in body and mind to our sanitariums, where they can receive this double ministry. With a little effort on our part as a people, we could easily keep our sanitariums filled, and bring a blessing to those we send, and at the same time place our sanitariums where they can do much more for those who are not able to pay the full amount for treatments.

The sanitarium at Takoma Park has also had a fair patronage. The Drs. R. S. and O. P. Ingersoll, who now are in charge of the work there, are doing all in their power to make of the sanitarium all it should be. We can greatly encourage and help the faithful workers connected with this institution by recommending to the institution the sick we may meet. Let us pray for these instrumentalities, and for those bearing heavy responsibilities in connection with them.

D. H. KRESS, M. D.