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Handle Books That Bring Light to the Soul—Let canvassers
handle books which bring light and strength to the soul, and let them
drink in the spirit of these books. Let them put their whole soul into
the work of presenting these books to the people. If they are imbued
with the Spirit of God, heavenly angels will give them success in their
work, and they will gain a deep, rich experience.—
Letter 75, 1900
.
Teach the Evidences of Our Faith—Our workers should now
be encouraged to give their first attention to books that deal with the
evidences of our faith—books that teach the doctrines of the Bible
and that will prepare a people to stand in the trying times before us.
Having brought a people to the enlightenment of the truth by prayerful
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labor in Bible instruction, and through a wise use of our publications,
we are to teach them to become laborers in word and doctrine. We are
to encourage them to scatter the books that deal with Bible subjects—
books the teachings of which will prepare a people to stand, having
their loins girded with truth and their lamps burning.—
Testimonies for
the Church 9:61
(1909).
Contain Present Truth—Canvassers should be encouraged to
take hold of this work, not to canvass for storybooks, but to bring
before the world the books containing truth essential for this time.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:315
(1900).
Give the Testing Truths—The larger books ... contain present
truth for this time—truth that is to be proclaimed in all parts of the
world. Our canvassers are to circulate the books that give definite
instruction regarding the testing messages that are to prepare a people
to stand on the platform of eternal truth, holding aloft the banner on
which is inscribed, “The commandments of God, and the faith of
Jesus.”
I have been instructed that the canvassing work is to be revived.
Our smaller books, with our pamphlets and journals, can and should
be used in connection with our larger books.—
Manuscript 136, 1903
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