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and who need the consolation of the Scriptures. If the canvasser walks
with God, if he prays for heavenly wisdom that he may do good and
only good in his labor, he will be quick to discern his opportunities
and the needs of the souls with whom he comes in contact. He will
make the most of every opportunity for drawing souls to Christ. In the
spirit of Christ he will be ready to speak a word to him that is weary.
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By diligence in canvassing, by faithfully presenting to the people
the cross of Calvary, the canvasser doubles his powers of usefulness.
But while we present methods of work we cannot lay out an undeviat-
ing line in which everyone shall move, for circumstances alter cases.
God will impress those whose hearts are open to truth and who are
longing for guidance. He will say to His human agent: “Speak to this
one or to that one of the love of Jesus.” No sooner is the name of Jesus
mentioned in love and tenderness than angels of God draw near to
soften and subdue the heart.
Let canvassers be faithful students, learning how to make their
work successful; and while thus employed, let them keep their eyes
and ears and understanding open to receive wisdom from God, that
they may know how to help those who are perishing for lack of a
knowledge of Christ. Let every worker concentrate his energies and
use his powers for the highest of all service, to recover men from the
snare of Satan and bind them to God, making the chain of dependence
through Jesus Christ fast to the throne encircled with the rainbow of
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promise.
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Assurance of Success. A great and good work may be done by
evangelistic canvassing. The Lord has given men tact and capabilities.
Those who use these entrusted talents to His glory, weaving Bible
principles into the web, will be given success. We are to work and
pray, putting our trust in Him who will never fail.
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