Chapter 4—Revival of the Work
The importance of the canvassing work is kept ever before me.
This work has not of late had the life infused into it which was once
given by the agents who made it their specialty. Canvassers have been
called from their evangelistic work to engage in other labor. This is
not as it should be. Many of our canvassers, if truly converted and
consecrated, can accomplish more in this line than in any other in
bringing the truth for this time before the people.
To Be Channels of Light
We have the word of God to show that the end is near. The world
is to be warned, and as never before we are to be laborers with Christ.
The work of warning has been entrusted to us. We are to be channels
of light to the world, imparting to others the light we receive from the
great Light Bearer. The words and works of all men are to be tried.
Let us not be backward now. That which is to be done in warning the
world must be done without delay. Let not the canvassing work be
left to languish. Let the books containing the light on present truth be
placed before as many as possible.
To Be Educated and Trained
The presidents of our conferences and others in responsible posi-
tions have a duty to do in this matter, that the different branches of
our work may receive equal attention. Canvassers are to be educated
and trained to do the work required in selling the books upon present
truth which the people need. There is need of men of deep Christian
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experience, men of well-balanced minds, strong, well-educated men,
to engage in this work. The Lord desires those to take hold of the
canvassing work who are capable of educating others, who can awaken
in promising young men and women an interest in this line, leading
them to take up the bookwork and handle it successfully. Some have
the talent, education, and experience which would enable them to
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