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as well as the minister, should have a sufficient remuneration for his
services if his work is faithfully done.
Most Important Work
If there is one work more important than another, it is that of
getting our publications before the public, thus leading them to search
the Scriptures. Missionary work—introducing our publications into
families, conversing, and praying with and for them—is a good work
and one which will educate men and women to do pastoral labor.
Not Every One Fitted
Everyone is not fitted for this work. Those of the best talent and
ability, who will take hold of the work understandingly and system-
atically, and carry it forward with persevering energy, are the ones
who should be selected. There should be a most thoroughly organized
plan; and this should be faithfully carried out. Churches in every place
should feel the deepest interest in the tract and missionary work.
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Dress and Manners
We now have great facilities for spreading the truth; but our people
are not coming up to the privileges given them. They do not in every
church see and feel the necessity of using their abilities in saving souls.
They do not realize their duty to obtain subscribers for our periodicals,
including our health journal, and to introduce our books and pamphlets.
Men should be at work who are willing to be taught as to the best way
of approaching individuals and families. Their dress should be neat,
but not foppish, and their manners such as not to disgust the people.
There is a great want of true politeness among us as a people. This
should be cultivated by all who take hold of the missionary work.
Circulation Increases Demand
Our publishing houses should show marked prosperity. Our people
can sustain them if they will show a decided interest to work our
publications into the market. But should as little interest be manifested
in the year to come as has been shown in the year past, there will