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The Colporteur Evangelist
of practical religion, he will be feeding the people, who need just such
precious food.
Need of Divine Guidance
The claims of God are to be ever before us. We should never
forget that we are to give an account for the deeds done in the body.
Weighted with this thought, canvassers will watch for souls, and their
prayer will go forth from unfeigned lips for wisdom to speak a word
in season to those in need of help. Such workers will continually be
elevating and purifying the soul through obedience to the truth. They
will have a true sense of the value of the soul, and will make the most
of every opportunity to make known the riches of the grace of Christ.
Let the canvasser go forth with the prayer upon his lips, “Lord, what
wilt Thou have me to do?” Let him labor as in the sight of God, and
in the presence of heavenly angels; let him desire in all things to be
approved by God; and his work will not be fruitless.
Less Controversy, More of Christ
We need far less controversy, and far more presentation of Christ.
Our Redeemer is the center of all our faith and hope. Those who
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can present His matchless love, and inspire hearts to give Him their
best and holiest affections, are doing work that is great and holy. By
diligence in canvassing, by faithfully presenting to the people the cross
of Calvary, the canvasser doubles his usefulness.
The Names of Jesus in Tenderness
But while we present these methods of work, we can not lay out
an undeviating line for every one to follow. Circumstances alter cases.
God will impress those who are longing for guidance. He will say to
His human agent, “Speak to this one or that one of the love of Jesus.”
No sooner is the name of Jesus mentioned in love and tenderness than
angels of God draw near, to soften and subdue the heart.