THE HYGIENIC SCHOOL by S. N. Haskell

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 20, 1877

THE HYGIENIC SCHOOL.

By S. N. Haskell

In the infancy of this cause, the most sanguine had no definite idea of the means which, in the providence of God, would be devised to spread the light of truth. As we have advanced step by step, and God has led his servants to see more clearly the nature of this work and what was needed, broader plans have been laid, additional helps have come into use, and means have been devised to enlighten others in regard to the solemn truths that relate to the time in which we live.

Although we have an unpopular truth, we have now an independent publishing interest, with a capital of nearly $150,000, issuing periodicals from two points on this continent, and one from Central Europe. We have also an organized force of missionary workers, to scatter these publications in every part of the civilized world.

A school has also been established, in which nearly four hundred students, French, Danes, Swedes, and Germans, besides those of our native tongue, are taught how to educate themselves, for a longer or shorter time, as their circumstances will allow. Here instruction in the word of God is made a specialty, and is given by one whom God's providence has amply qualified. From this College, ministers are going forth to all parts of the world.

Then the principles of health reform are published, and the journal advocating this theory finds more readers than any other similar journal in America. At our Sanitarium, the facilities for treating the sick in the most approved manner are excellent. And now a hygienic school is to be established in connection with it. There are hundreds of our young men and women who should attend this school. Sickness is everywhere; and there is no more successful method of removing prejudice than to be able to enter the sick room and relieve the afflicted. This school does not pretend to give a course of medical study, but to instruct in the principles of caring for the sick. You will there learn how to keep well, how to get well if you are sick, and how to be a blessing to your friends and neighbors. Those who may wish to take a thorough medical course in some of our colleges, will find this an excellent preparatory school. Nothing need be said respecting the competency of the teachers. The physician-in-chief is a thorough scholar, a Christian gentleman, and he has a corps of efficient helpers. Hence the best instruction may be expected.

Truly God's providence is in our behalf. Now comes the question, Will our friends throughout the country avail themselves of these privileges to qualify themselves for usefulness here? We speak in behalf of this hygienic school. We believe it is needed. There should be, connected with every church, individuals who understand what to do in the sick-room. They should know how to give packs, baths, &c. Due notice is given, so that ample time is allowed to prepare to attend this winter term. May God bless this first effort.

S. N. HASKELL.