第237章 疗养院作为城市的前哨
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第237章 疗养院作为城市的前哨
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Sanitariums as City Outposts
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（《特别证言》系列二第13号，第11-13页，1906年）
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如同梅尔罗斯，洛马林达的主要好处之一就是周围各种美丽的风景。我们相信我们已经买下的这两处地产是最有利于建疗养院的。{CH554.1}[1]
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[Special Testimonies, Series B 13:11-13 (1906).]
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Like Melrose, one of the chief advantages of the situation at Loma Linda is the pleasing variety of charming scenery. We believe that both places have come into our possession to be used to the very best advantage possible for sanitarium purposes.?{CH 554.1}[1]
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可是比壮丽的风景、美丽的建筑和宽广的场地更重要的是，这所疗养院离人口稠密的地区较近，因而有机会把第三位天使的信息传给许许多多的人。我们应有清楚的属灵眼光，否则就不能领会上帝为我们传光给世界所作明显的安排。大危机就在我们面前，现在我们应当通过上帝为此赐给我们的媒介，传出警告的信息。我们要记住，一个最重要的媒介就是医疗布道工作。我们决不可忘记疗养院建立的伟大目标，就是在地上推进上帝最后的工作。{CH554.2}[2]
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But more important than magnificent scenery and beautiful buildings and spacious grounds is the close proximity of these institutions to densely populated districts, 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 understanding the opening providences of God that are preparing the way for us to enlighten the world. The great crisis is just before us. Now is the time for us to sound the warning message, by the agencies that God has given us for this purpose. Let us remember that one most important agency is our medical missionary work. Never are we to lose sight of the great object for which our sanitariums are established—the advancement of God’s closing work in the earth.?{CH 554.2}[2]
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洛马林达位于一个十分富饶的地区的中部，那片地区包括三个重要城市——雷德兰兹、里弗赛德和圣伯纳迪诺。这片园地必须从洛马林达开始作工，就象波士顿必须从梅尔罗斯开始作工一样。{CH554.3}[3]
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Loma Linda is in the midst of a very rich district, including three important cities—Redlands, Riverside, and San Bernardino. This field must be worked from Loma Linda, as Boston must be worked from Melrose.?{CH 554.3}[3]
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当新英格兰疗养院从南兰开斯特迁到梅尔罗斯时，主指示我这是按照祂敞开的天意安排的。梅尔罗斯的建筑物和场地有利于我们的医疗布道工作的推广。医疗布道工作不仅要在波士顿开展，而且要在新英格兰其他许多未开工的城市里开展。梅尔罗斯的场地有利于把与我们信仰不同的人吸引到疗养院来。贫富贵贱各等人都会来疗养院就诊，受益于健康的恢复。{CH554.4}[4]
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When the New England Sanitarium was removed from South Lancaster to Melrose, the Lord instructed me that this was in the order of His opening providence. The buildings and grounds at Melrose are of a character to recommend our medical missionary work, which is to be carried forward not only in Boston, but in many other?unworked cities in New England. The Melrose property is such that conveniences can be provided that will draw to that sanitarium persons not of our faith. The aristocratic as well as the common people will visit that institution to avail themselves of the advantages offered for restoration of health.?{CH 554.4}[4]
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【波士顿积极进取的工作】
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主多次向我指出要在波士顿忠实地开展工作。亮光要照到市区和市郊。梅尔罗斯疗养院是把真理传到波士顿的最大媒介之一。波士顿及其郊区必须听到传给我们世界的最后怜悯信息。必须在多处举行帐棚大会。工人们必须充分运用上帝赐给他们的才干。恩赐将藉着聪明的使用而增加。但不可抬高自我。不要制定精确的路线。要让圣灵指导工人。他们要始终仰望为他们信心创始成终的耶稣。如果大家都愿意存谦卑的心与上帝同行，这个大城市的工作就会因圣灵的启示而引人注目。……{CH555.1}[5]
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【Aggressive Work in Boston】
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Boston has been pointed out to me repeatedly as a place that must be faithfully worked. The light must shine in the outskirts and in the inmost parts. The Melrose Sanitarium is one of the greatest agencies that can be employed to reach Boston with the truth. The city and its suburbs must hear the last message of mercy to be given to our world. Tent meetings must be held in many places. The workers must put to the very best use the abilities God has given them. The gifts of grace will increase by wide use. But there must be no self-exaltation. No precise lines are to be laid down. Let the Holy Spirit direct the workers. They are to keep looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith. The work for this great city will be signalized by the revelation of the Holy Spirit, if all will walk humbly with God....?{CH 555.1}[5]
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我们希望负责新英格兰圣工的人与梅尔罗斯疗养院的管理人员合作，采取积极的步骤推进波士顿的工作。可以有上百位工人在波士顿不同的地区服务，从事各方面的圣工。……{CH555.2}[6]
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We hope that those in charge of the work in New England will co-operate with the Melrose Sanitarium managers in taking aggressive steps to do the work that should be done in Boston. A hundred workers could be laboring to advantage in different portions of the city, in varied lines of service.?{CH 555.2}[6]
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【爱惜光阴】
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可怕的灾难正面临着大城市，我们应当积极行动起来，在尚有机会的时候，向人口密集的中心都市传出警告的信息。在城市中传扬我们信息的最有利时机已经过去。罪恶正在迅速滋长。所以我们现在应当更加认真的工作，以挽回时间。{CH555.3}[7]
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【Redeeming the Time】
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The terrible disasters that are befalling great cities ought to arouse us to intense activity in giving the warning message to the people in these congested centers of?population while we still have an opportunity. The most favorable time for the presentation of our message in the cities, has passed by. Sin and wickedness are rapidly increasing; and now we shall have to redeem the time by laboring all the more earnestly.?{CH 555.3}[7]
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医疗布道工作是一个门户，可以让真理进入城市的千家万户。在每一座城市里，都会有人赏识第三位天使信息的真理。上帝的审判正在迫近。我们为何不唤醒住在美国大城市中的人，使他们觉悟将临的危险呢？我们的人没有照着他们所应该地敏锐地认识到自己身上负有向住在这些未受警告的城市中的百万居民传扬真理的责任。{CH556.1}[8]
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The medical missionary work is a door through which the truth is to find entrance to many homes in the cities. In every city will be found those who will appreciate the truths of the third angel’s message. The judgments of God are impending. Why do we not awaken to the peril threatening the men and women living in the great cities of America? Our people do not realize as keenly as they should the responsibility resting upon them to proclaim the truth to the millions dwelling in these unwarned cities.?{CH 556.1}[8]
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有许多人要救。我们自己的心灵必须在真理的知识上有稳固的根基，以便争取别人脱离错误归向真理。我们现在需要殷勤地查考圣经，当我们开始与不信的人熟悉起来时，我们要高举基督为受膏、被钉、复活的救主，是众先知所见证，众信徒所证实的，我们的罪恶藉着祂的名得到赦免。{CH556.2}[9]
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There are many souls to be saved. Our own souls are to be firmly grounded in a knowledge of the truth, that we may win others from error to the truth. We need now to search the Scriptures diligently, and as we become acquainted with unbelievers, we are to hold up Christ as the anointed, the crucified, the risen Saviour, witnessed to by prophets, testified of by believers, and through whose name we receive the forgiveness of our sins.?{CH 556.2}[9]
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我们现在需要坚定地信仰真理。我们要明白何为真理。时间很短暂。整个城市在被一扫而空。我们在尽自己的本分，传讲会为主的降临预备一班人的信息吗？愿上帝帮助我们善用我们的机会。{CH556.3}[10]
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We need now a firm belief in the truth. Let us understand what is truth. Time is very short. Whole cities are being swept away. Are we doing our part to give the message that will prepare a people for the coming of their Lord? May God help us to improve the opportunities that are ours.?{CH 556.3}[10]