The Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India, stands on the horizon of time as a monument to faith, dedication, and personal conviction. Its story is one of the might acts of God, and the institution stands as a witness to the faithfulness of its faculty and students. The Holy Tree documents the evolution of this important medical college and hospital from its first step in 1881 into the acclaimed and accredited international center of academic medicine it is today. Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, pioneered and led in the development of medical education for women in Asia. Generations of the faithful have labored and have bequeathed a noble heritage to those who follow after. It is truly said that, "Even though they rest from their labors, their works do follow them."