Canvasser A Gospel Worker
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manifested Himself in a wonderful manner, went from house to house
in all humility of mind, and with many tears and temptations.
Opportunity for True Ministry
All who desire an opportunity for true ministry, and who will give
themselves unreservedly to God, will find in the canvassing work
opportunities to speak upon many things pertaining to the future,
immortal life. The experience thus gained will be of the greatest
value to those who are fitting themselves for the ministry. It is the
accompaniment of the Holy Spirit of God that prepares workers, both
men and women, to become pastors to the flock of God. As they
cherish the thought that Christ is their Companion, a holy awe, a
sacred joy, will be felt by them amid all their trying experiences and
all their tests. They will learn how to pray as they work. They will
be educated in patience, kindness, affability, and helpfulness. They
will practice true Christian courtesy, bearing in mind that Christ, their
Companion, cannot approve of harsh, unkind words or feelings. Their
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words will be purified. The power of speech will be regarded as a
precious talent, lent them to do a high and holy work. The human
agent will learn how to represent the divine Companion with whom
he is associated. To that unseen Holy One he will show respect and
reverence because he is wearing His yoke and is learning His pure,
holy ways. Those who have faith in this divine Attendant will develop.
They will be gifted with power to clothe the message of truth with a
sacred beauty.
Be Not Diverted
There are some who are adapted to the work of the colporteur
and who can accomplish more in this line than by preaching. If the
Spirit of Christ dwells in their hearts, they will find opportunity to
present His word to others and to direct minds to the special truths for
this time. Men suited to this work undertake it; but some injudicious
minister flatters them that their gifts should be employed in preaching
instead of in the work of the colporteur. Thus they are influenced to
get a license to preach, and the very ones who might have been trained
to make good missionaries to visit families at their homes, to talk and