Chapter 2—A Work Second to None
Successful Soul-Saving Ministry—The canvassing work, prop-
erly conducted, is missionary work of the highest order, and it is as
good and successful a method as can be employed for placing before
the people the important truths for this time. The importance of the
work of the ministry is unmistakable; but many who are hungry for the
bread of life have not the privilege of hearing the word from God’s del-
egated preachers. For this reason it is essential that our publications be
widely circulated. Thus the message will go where the living preacher
cannot go, and the attention of many will be called to the important
events connected with the closing scenes of this world’s history.
A Work Ordained of God—God has ordained the canvassing work
as a means of presenting before the people the light contained in our
books, and canvassers should be impressed with the importance of
bringing before the world as fast as possible the books necessary for
their spiritual education and enlightenment. This is the very work
the Lord would have His people do at this time. All who consecrate
themselves to God to work as canvassers are assisting to give the last
message of warning to the world. We cannot too highly estimate this
work; for were it not for the efforts of the canvasser, many would never
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hear the warning.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:313
(1900).
A 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.—
Testimonies for the Church 4:390
(1880).
When church members realize the importance of the circulation of
our literature, they will devote more time to this work. Papers, tracts,
and books will be placed in the homes of the people, to preach the
gospel in their several lines.... The church must give her attention to
the canvassing work. This is one way in which she is to shine in the
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