The Story of our Health Message

“We Do Not Say, Stop”

That same evening a few brethren of faith invited the president of the General Conference to meet with them. Together they again reviewed the instruction given through the Spirit of prophecy, and spent a large portion of the night in prayer for guidance. SHM 395.3

The next morning Elder A. G. Daniells addressed the members of the delegation. He admitted his own fears and apprehension, which he knew had been shared by others. But in clear, forceful language he now reaffirmed his faith in the counsel that had guided them in their former decisions, and declared his deep conviction that there was only one way to go, and that was forward. This positive stand on his part was a potent influence in strengthening the faith of others who had come to the meeting with grave misgivings. After thorough discussion formal action was taken, advising the board of management “to carry on the school in harmony with the counsel given through the servant of the Lord, providing a four-year medical course.” SHM 395.4

Elder A. G. Daniells, in speaking to this resolution, said: “We must square up to this now. We have considered this matter seriously and prayerfully, and have finally reached the decision set before you in these recommendations. Is there anything else in this world to do, but to encourage our young people who contemplate taking the medical course, to go to this school? When we pass this recommendation, we commit ourselves to the earnest support of this school. ... We do not say, Stop. We say, Go on and maintain this school, and make it a success. When I vote for that, I feel in duty bound from this day on to do all I can by my counsel and influence, to help them carry the school through successfully, and that I am pledged to do.”—Minutes of the Constituency of the College of Medical Evangelists, November 11, 1915. SHM 396.1