Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

the pleasing variety of charming scenery on every
side. The extensive view of valley and mountain is
magnificent. But more important than magnificent
scenery and beautiful buildings and spacious
grounds is the close proximity of this institution to
a densely populated district and the opportunity
thus afforded of communicating to many, many
people a knowledge of the third angel's message.
We are to have clear spiritual discernment, else we
shall fail of discerning the opening providences of
God that are preparing the way for us to enlighten
the world.
With the possession of this place comes the
weighty responsibility of making the work of the
institution educational in character. Loma Linda is
to be not only a sanitarium, but an educational
center. A school is to be established here for the
training of gospel medical missionary evangelists.
Much is involved in this work, and it is very
essential that a right beginning be made. The Lord
has a special work to be done in this field. He
instructed me to call on Elder and Mrs. Haskell to
help us in getting properly started a work similar to
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