Chapter 6—A Soul-Winning Work
A Means of Bringing Souls to Christ—We need to realize the
importance of the canvassing work as one great means of finding out
those who are in peril and bringing them to Christ. Canvassers should
never be prohibited from speaking of the love of Christ, from telling
their experience in their service for the Master. They should be free to
speak or to pray with those who are awakened. The simple story of
Christ’s love for man will open doors for them, even to the homes of
unbelievers.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:324
(1900).
He who takes up the work of canvassing as he should must be both
an educator and a student. While he tries to teach others he himself
must learn to do the work of an evangelist. As canvassers go forth
into the field with humble hearts, full of earnest activity, they will
find many opportunities to speak a word in season to souls ready to
die in discouragement. After laboring for these needy ones they will
be able to say: “Ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light
in the Lord.”
Ephesians 5:8
. As they see the sinful course of others
they can say: “Such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are
sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the
Spirit of our God.”
1 Corinthians 6:11
.—
Testimonies for the Church
6:335
(1900).
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My brethren and sisters, remember that one day you will stand
before the Lord of all the earth, to give an account of the deeds done
in the body. Then your work will appear as it really is. The vineyard
is large, and the Lord is calling for laborers. Do not allow anything to
keep you from the work of soul saving. The canvassing work is a most
successful way of saving souls. Will you not try it?—
The Review and
Herald, June 2, 1903
.
Colporteur to Reveal Christ—Christ’s interests are the first and
the highest of all interests. He has a property in this world that He
wishes secured, saved for His everlasting kingdom. It is for His Fa-
ther’s glory and for His own glory that His messengers shall go forth
in His name; for they and He are one. They are to reveal Him to the
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