A Rest Home for Consumptives by L. A. H.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 26, 1914

A Rest Home for Consumptives

By L. A. H.

THE Phoenix Rest Home, of Phoenix, Ariz., is perhaps the only institution operated by Seventh-day Adventists for the especial care of persons suffering from pulmonary diseases. It has been in operation about three years, and has established itself as a reliable enterprise, worthy of support.

It is a good thing to have a place among our own people to which we can refer consumptives, a class of sufferers greatly needing proper care, but usually unable to find admittance to the regular sanitarium. It is very gratifying to hear of excellent results in the improvement

in health of a number of those who have gone to this place for help.

In a recent letter to the secretary of the General Conference, the manager of the Phoenix Rest Home, G. A. Roberts, tells of the improvement of several workers who have recently been to the home as patients. In some instances, hope had been denied the patient by the family physician. Some had to leave important positions in connection with the cause of God, with uncertainty as to the outcome. When, by the blessing of the Lord through his health-giving agencies, these individuals are returned to their friends and their work, there is indeed cause for appreciation.

Besides the good news of physical benefits received, there are given also reports of practical and tangible results in spiritual labor for souls. Several interesting cases are mentioned of unbelievers being brought to a realization of salvation in Jesus. The spirit of those connected with this work is evidently one of earnest purpose to make it as fully a true missionary effort as possible. Conference brethren speak well of it. We feel free to commend it to those requiring its service. L. A. H.