Call for Canvassers
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may be filled.” Christ says. Do not these words plainly outline the
work of the canvasser? With Christ in his heart he is to go forth into
the highways and byways of life, giving the invitation to the marriage
supper. Men of wealth and influence will come, if they are invited.
Some will refuse, but thank God, not all.
O that thousands more of our people had a realization of the time
in which we are living, and of the work to be done in field service, in
house-to-house labor. There are many, many who know not the truth.
They need to hear the call to come to Jesus. The sorrowing are to be
cheered, the weak strengthened, the mourners comforted. The poor
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are to have the gospel preached to them.
The Master knows and watches over his workers, in whatever part
of his vineyard they are working. He calls upon his church to arouse
and become acquainted with the situation. He calls upon those in our
institutions to awake and set in operation influences that will advance
his kingdom. Let them send forth laborers into the field, and then see
that the interest of these laborers does not flag for lack of sympathy
and of opportunities for development.
Canvassing Soul-Saving Work
My brethren and sisters, remember that one day you will stand
before the Lord of all the earth, to give an account of the deeds done
in the body. Then your work will appear as it really is. The vineyard
is large, and the Lord is calling for laborers. Do not allow anything
to keep you from the work of soul-saving. The canvassing work is a
most successful way of saving souls. Will you not try it?
Power of Persuasion
Those in the darkness of error are the purchase of the blood of
Christ. They are the fruit of his suffering, and they are to be labored
for. Let our canvassers know that it is for the advancement of Christ’s
kingdom that they are laboring. He will teach them as they go forth
to their God-appointed work, to warn the world of a soon-coming
judgment. Accompanied by the power of persuasion, the power of
prayer, the power of the love of God, the evangelist’s work will not,
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can not, be without fruit. Think of the interest that the Father and the