The Great Second Advent Movement: Its Rise and Progress

Dr. Kellogg’s Testimony

As a testimonial of how the researches of medical science accord with what was opened in vision before Mrs. White in 1863, I will quote from the preface to Christian Temperance words written by J. H. Kellogg, M.D., who stands at the head of the world-famous sanitarium of Battle Creek, Mich. He says:— GSAM 365.2

“1. At the time the writings referred to first appeared, the subject of health was almost wholly ignored, not only by the people to whom they were addressed, but by the world at large. GSAM 365.3

“2. The few advocating the necessity of a reform in physical habits, propagated in connection with the advocacy of genuine reformatory principles the most patent, and in some instances, disgusting errors. GSAM 365.4

“3. Nowhere and by no one was there presented a systematic and harmonious body of hygienic truths, free from patent errors and consistent with the Bible and the principles of the Christian religion. GSAM 366.1

“Under these circumstances the writings referred to made their appearance. The principles taught were not enforced by scientific authority, but were presented in a simple, straightforward manner by one who makes no pretense to scientific knowledge, but claims to write by the aid and authority of the divine enlightenment. GSAM 366.2