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Making Lasting Impressions Through the Canvasser, May
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How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth
good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good,
that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
Isaiah 52:7
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Humble, fervent prayer would do more in behalf of the circulation of our
books than all the expensive pictures in the world. If the workers will turn
their attention to that which is true and living and real; if they will pray for,
believe for, and trust in the Holy Spirit, it will be poured upon them in strong,
heavenly currents, and right and lasting impressions will be made upon the
human heart. Then pray and work, and work and pray, and the Lord will work
with you.
Every canvasser has positive and constant need of the angelic ministration;
for he has an important work to do, a work that he cannot do in his own
strength. Those who are born again, who are willing to be guided by the Holy
Spirit, doing in Christ’s way that which they can do, those who will work as
if they could see the heavenly universe watching them, will be accompanied
and instructed by holy angels, who will go before them to the dwellings of
the people, preparing the way for them....
When men realize the times in which we are living, they will work as in
the sight of heaven. The canvasser will handle these books that bring light
and strength to the soul. He will drink in the spirit of these books, and put
his whole soul into the work of presenting them to the people. His strength,
his courage, his success will depend upon how fully the truth presented in
the books is woven into his own experience and developed in his character.
When his own life is thus molded he can go forward representing to others
the sacred truth he is handling in the books for which he is finding a place in
homes. Imbued with the Spirit of God, he will gain a deep, rich experience,
and heavenly angels will give him success in the work.—
(Australasian) Union
Conference Record, May 1, 1901
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