Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 94, 1907

Workers in the Boulder Sanitarium

St. Helena, California

March 14, 1907

Portions of this letter are published in UL 87.

To the workers in the Boulder Sanitarium: 22LtMs, Lt 94, 1907, par. 1

In the night season the Lord has given me counsel concerning the work in the Boulder Sanitarium. I am instructed to say to the workers in that institution: Come into close and sacred communion with God. There are some in connection with the work of the sanitarium who greatly need the refining, sanctifying grace of God to work on mind and character. Every worker should now consecrate himself to the work of God and carry out in his daily life the principles of the Word of God. My brethren and sisters, put away from you those peculiar traits of character that cause you to be easily disturbed, and be cleansed and purified. Die to self, and let Christ live in you. Walk humbly with God, and let correct principles mark your lives. 22LtMs, Lt 94, 1907, par. 2

The lessons of God’s Word are comprehensive and are adapted to instruct in every perplexity that could possibly arise in any institution where the workers are seeking to carry out the principles of Christian living. Let the Word be your guide, your rule of conduct. It will teach you refined manners, godly conduct, and unerring judgment. Study the Word. When you are in perplexity, search the Word for instruction that is suited to your case. Seek the Lord for guidance. Never entertain that which the Lord forbids in His Word; and that which His Word requires, ever seek to do. “Search the scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of Me.” [John 5:39.] 22LtMs, Lt 94, 1907, par. 3

Christ came to establish reforms and to draw all men unto Him. His will is to be done in earth as it is in heaven. When you have determined what reforms need to be carried out, labor with persevering, fearless courage to that end. Do not expect to carry out the pure, uplifting principles of true reform without meeting opposition. God’s Word plainly teaches that all who will live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution from those who seek to tear down what God declares to be truth and righteousness. The Lord will greatly bless those workers who will fully carry out the principles of Christian living, for the promulgation of which the Boulder Sanitarium was established. 22LtMs, Lt 94, 1907, par. 4

There is no action of our lives in which God is not concerned, no interest which is not precious in His sight. “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world,” He declares. [Matthew 28:20.] God is the shield and buckler of His people. He spreads His hands above His trusting children, and no one can wound a child of His without smiting the hand of God. 22LtMs, Lt 94, 1907, par. 5

God is also the Guardian of justice and mercy. He regards the way in which we treat our fellow workers. We cannot hide from Him the smallest act that affects the rights of one of His heritage. He will vindicate His righteousness before all who would take advantage of or wrong a fellow being; He discerns the motive that prompts to every action. In the workings of His institutions, He sees through every devising, and He will send light and knowledge to those who now feel free to follow the devisings of their own minds. As the professed followers of One who is the guardian of truth and righteousness, you are to hold the truth in its purity. In every act of the daily life, you are to reveal a strict sense of right and justice. 22LtMs, Lt 94, 1907, par. 6

God will call to account those who have tried to supplant the work of the Boulder Sanitarium. The Lord signified that this institution should be conducted upon principles of strictest integrity and should be made a success. He has plainly distinguished between the right and the wrong in the step that has been taken, between those who have discarded the instruction of the Lord, and those who have faithfully striven to follow the light. He now calls upon you who are carrying on the work of the first established institution to stand in your lot and place, with “God and the right” for your watchword. No conniving, no dishonesty is to mark the work. You are to stand upon the high platform of justice and truth. 22LtMs, Lt 94, 1907, par. 7

Let your lives be controlled by the principles of righteousness and truth. Say not a word against those who refuse the counsel of God, unless it be in vindication of the truth. If you work faithfully and intelligently, trusting in the Lord, you will have trials to bear; but do not create trails for yourselves. Your safety lies in maintaining godliness in the daily life, in living with a pure purpose, in making your business a subject of constant prayer, and in seeking the Lord with sanctified purpose for guidance, restraint, and support. 22LtMs, Lt 94, 1907, par. 8

Physicians, nurses, helpers, the Lord calls upon you each to make a covenant with Him at every step. Consecrate yourselves to the work, and bring the principles of the truth into faithful service. Then in the day of final reckoning you will hear the words from the lips of the Master, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a few things; I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of the Lord.” [Matthew 25:21.] 22LtMs, Lt 94, 1907, par. 9