Chapter 1—Importance of the Work
The canvassing work, properly conducted, is missionary work of
the highest order, and it is as good and successful a method as can be
employed for placing before the people the important truths for this
time. The importance of the work of the ministry is unmistakable; but
many who are hungry for the bread of life have not the privilege of
hearing the word from God’s delegated preachers. For this reason it is
essential that our publications be widely circulated. Thus the message
will go where the living preacher cannot go, and the attention of many
will be called to the important events connected with the closing scenes
of this world’s history.
Ordained of God
God has ordained the canvassing work as a means of presenting
before the people the light contained in our books, and canvassers
should be impressed with the importance of bringing before the world
as fast as possible the books necessary for their spiritual education
and enlightenment. This is the very work the Lord would have His
people do at this time. All who consecrate themselves to God to work
as canvassers are assisting to give the last message of warning to the
world. We cannot too highly estimate this work; for were it not for the
efforts of the canvasser, many would never hear the warning.
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Books Taken from Shelves
It is true that some who buy the books will lay them on the shelf
or place them on the parlor table and seldom look at them. Still God
has a care for His truth, and the time will come when these books will
be sought for and read. Sickness or misfortune may enter the home,
and through the truth contained in the books God sends to troubled
hearts peace and hope and rest. His love is revealed to them, and they
understand the preciousness of the forgiveness of their sins. Thus the
Lord co-operates with His self-denying workers.
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