Qualifications of the Canvasser
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Deeper Experience
To our canvassers, to all whom God has entrusted with talents
that they may co-operate with Him, I would say: Pray, oh, pray for a
deeper experience. Go forth with your hearts softened and subdued
by a study of the precious truths that God has given us for this time.
Drink deeply of the water of salvation, that it may be in your hearts as
a living spring, flowing forth to refresh souls ready to perish. God will
then give wisdom to enable you to impart aright. He will make you
channels for communicating His blessings. He will help you to reveal
His attributes by imparting to others the wisdom and understanding
that He has imparted to you.
I pray the Lord that you may understand this subject in its length
and breadth and depth, and that you may feel your responsibility to
represent the character of Christ by patience, by courage, and by stead-
fast integrity. “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians
4:7
, R. V.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:317-320
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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.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:340
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