Chapter 15—Co-operating with Other Gospel
Workers
Combine Work of Press and Preacher The press is a powerful
instrumentality which God has ordained to be combined with the
energies of the living preacher to bring the truth before all nations,
kindreds, tongues, and peoples.—
Life Sketches, 217
(1915).
Mission of the “Silent Messengers”—I have been instructed that
even where the people hear the message from the living preacher, the
canvasser should carry on his work in co-operation with the minister;
for though the minister may faithfully present the message, the people
are not able to retain it all. The printed page is therefore essential, not
only in awakening them to the importance of the truth for this time,
but in rooting and grounding them in the truth and establishing them
against deceptive error. Papers and books are the Lord’s means of
keeping the message for this time continually before the people. In
enlightening and confirming souls in the truth the publications will
do a far greater work than can be accomplished by the ministry of
the word alone. The silent messengers that are placed in the homes
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of the people through the work of the canvasser will strengthen the
gospel ministry in every way; for the Holy Spirit will impress minds
as they read the books, just as He impresses the minds of those who
listen to the preaching of the word. The same ministry of angels
attends the books that contain the truth as attends the work of the
minister.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:315, 316
(1900).
Co-operate With Gospel Minister—The work of co-operating
with the gospel minister in carrying the present truth to all nations,
tongues, and peoples, is indeed a most essential one. It should be
conducted in a manner in keeping with the exalted truth which we
profess to love. Through the canvassing work, the minds of many who
are now absorbed in iniquity and error, may be enlightened. Through
this agency a people may be prepared to stand in the great day of God
which is just before us.—
The Review and Herald, May 20, 1890
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