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consecrated, whose hearts are humble, and who are willing to engage
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in any line that demands their service.—
Manual for Canvassers, 15-19
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Speak Clearly
The canvasser who can speak clearly and distinctly about the merits
of the book he is introducing, will find this a great help to him in
securing a subscription. He may have opportunity to read a chapter;
and by the music of his voice and the emphasis placed on the words,
he can make the scene presented stand out as clearly before the mind
of the listener as if it could in reality be seen.
Indispensable Qualification
The ability to speak clearly and distinctly, in full, round tones, is
invaluable in any line of work. This qualification is indispensable in
those who desire to become ministers, evangelists, Bible-workers, or
canvassers. Those who are planning to enter these lines should be
taught to use the voice in such a way that when they speak to people
about the truth, it will make a decided impression for good. The
truth must not be marred by being communicated through defective
utterance.
Canvassers Should Remember
Do not, because you are among unbelievers, become careless in
your words; for they are taking your measure. Study the instruction
given to Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron. They “offered strange
fire before the Lord, which He commanded them not.” Taking common
fire they placed it upon their censers. “And there went out fire from
the Lord, and devoured them, and they died before the Lord. Then
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Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the Lord spake, saying, I will
be sanctified in them that come nigh Me, and before all the people
I will be glorified.”
Leviticus 10:1-3
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that they are working with the Lord to save souls, and that they are
to bring no commonness or cheapness into His sacred service. Let
the mind be filled with pure, holy thoughts, and let the words be well
chosen. Hinder not the success of your work by uttering light, careless
words.—
Manual for Canvassers, 23, 24
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