Loma Linda Messages

To Become an Educational Center

Thus it is evident that the counsels of the Spirit of Prophecy were very clear and positive regarding the securing of the property. But the question will arise, has the growth of the work been guided and directed by the same counsels? LLM 3.4

Clear intimation of an important educational work to be carried forward at Loma Linda is indicated even among the first communications that were sent by Sister White after the property was secured. In a letter written to Elder Haskell, inviting him to labor in Southern California, she said: (5) LLM 3.5

(6) “We must soon start a nurses’ training school at Loma Linda. This place will become an important center, and we need the efforts of yourself and your wife to give the right mold to the work in this new educational center.” LLM 3.6

The following written November 1, 1905, is also to the point: “A school will be established as soon as possible, and the Lord will open the way... With all the buildings in connection with the main buildings, we have great advantages. If we will walk humbly with God, and do according to that which He hath prospered us, we will have Christ as our friend and our helper. “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow Me.” These are the terms of our discipleship. Will we comply with them?” LLM 3.7