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A Medical Missionary Experience

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 3, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 40.

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A Medical Missionary Experience

By Nellie M. Stevens, M. D.

We are told by the spirit of prophecy that "medical missionary work is the pioneer work. It is to be connected with the gospel ministry. It is the gospel in practise, the gospel practically carried out." We are also told that now is the time to work the cities. "This work is the door through which the truth is to find entrance to the large cities."
Believing this, I came to Detroit, Mich., a little over one year ago. I have entered many homes, and have been able not only to minister to the people in sickness, but, where the Lord led, have held Bible studies with them. One thus gains access to the different classes of people.
One day, after a consultation with one of the leading physicians concerning a surgical case, he asked many questions about our work. I improved the opportunity, and gave him some literature on different subjects. He spoke very approvingly of the medical missionary work. Having traveled extensively in foreign countries, he had come to the conclusion that the gospel could be carried to the people of those nations only by the method which God has told us to use. We have been instructed, "Take hold of the medical missionary work, and it will give you access to the people." "Our ministers are to work on the gospel plan of ministering."
I have received many rich blessings when studying with others such subjects as The Home of the Saved, Health and Temperance, Coming of Christ, Signs of the Times, The Prophecies, The Sabbath, The Nature of Man. As a result, six persons have begun keeping the Sabbath and have united with God's people. Praise the Lord for his blessings in the work. I have often wished that we might read in these columns more of the experiences of our fellow medical workers. One thing has deeply impressed me, and that is the readiness of the people to hear God's truth, and the general belief that our world is nearing some great change.
"The Lord speaks to all medical missionaries, saying, Go work to-day in my vineyard to save souls." God hears the prayers of all who seek him in truth. He has the power that we all need.
NELLIE M. STEVENS, M. D.