p. 16 | Sanitarium Work in Washington

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 6, 1906

Sanitarium Work in Washington

By G. T. Harding, Jr., M. D.

There should be no doubt in the minds of any that God in his wisdom directed that a sanitarium be established in connection with the work in Washington. From the many hindrances to the easy and rapid development of the work here we thoroughly believe that Satan himself has realized better than many of God's own children of how much advantage it would be to the cause of truth if this people should maintain a thriving, well-conducted medical missionary institution in Washington, heartily supported by every Seventh-day Adventist. But God has blessed the work, so that now before the busy winter season has scarcely opened, the Washington Branch Sanitarium is filled with patients, and is treating a goodly number of outside patients and sending missionary nurses into the homes of the city. A large number of persons visit the sanitarium to receive treatment, to attend the health-school lectures, to visit friends or to inquire about our work; and hundreds of citizens pass by our institution daily. Thus our sanitarium in the city serves to introduce our work and calls the attention of many to the principles for which it stands.

It is to be regretted that the building at Takoma Park is not already prepared for occupancy, but rapid progress is being made in the work there; and all that is needed to complete the Washington Sanitarium is prompt and liberal financial support on the part of those of our people who are able to give such help.

More well-equipped and thoroughly consecrated young people will soon be needed to assist in the work here, and, in fact, a few are already necessary to meet the needs of our work in the Washington Branch Sanitarium.

G. T. HARDING, JR., M. D.