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Faithful Students
Let canvassers be faithful students, learning how to make their
work successful; and while thus employed, let them keep their eyes
and ears and understanding open to receive wisdom from God, that
they may know how to help those who are perishing for lack of a
knowledge of Christ. Let every worker concentrate his energies and
use his powers for the highest of all service, to recover men from the
snare of Satan and bind them to God, making the chain of dependence
through Jesus Christ fast to the throne encircled with the rainbow of
promise.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:333-340
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Manners
Persons of uncouth manners are not fitted for this work. Men and
women who possess tact, good address, keen foresight, and discrimi-
nating minds, and who feel the value of souls, are the ones who can be
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successful.
Willing to Be Taught
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 manner such as not to disgust the
people. Among us as a people there is a great lack of true politeness.
Much is gained by courtesy.
The Work Elevating
The work of the colporteur is elevating and will prove a success
if he is honest, earnest, and patient, steadily pursuing the work he
has undertaken. His heart must be in the work. He must rise early
and work industriously, putting to proper use the facilities God has
given him. Difficulties must be met. If confronted with unceasing
perseverance, they will be overcome. The worker may continually be
forming a symmetrical character. Great characters are formed by little
acts and efforts.