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speaking words that will enlighten those not of our faith. We are to
work patiently and disinterestedly, as the servants of the Lord, opening
the Scriptures to others.—
Letter 102, 1910
.
Angels Give Words—Much responsibility rests upon the can-
vasser. He should go to his work prepared to explain the Scriptures. If
he puts his trust in the Lord as he travels from place to place, angels
of God will be round about him, giving him words to speak that will
bring light and hope and courage to many souls.—
Testimonies for the
Church 6:314
(1900).
They Come to Soften Hearts—God will impress those whose
hearts are open to truth, and who are longing for guidance. He will
say to His human agent, “Speak to this one or to that one of the love
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of Jesus.” No sooner is the name of Jesus mentioned in love and
tenderness than angels of God draw near, to soften and subdue the
heart.—
Manual for Canvassers, 37
(1902).
They Give Instruction—Every canvasser has positive and con-
stant need of the angelic ministration; for he has an important work
to do, a work that he cannot do in his own strength. Those who are
born again, who are willing to be guided by the Holy Spirit, doing in
Christ’s way that which they can do, those who will work as if they
could see the heavenly universe watching them, will be accompanied
and instructed by holy angels, who will go before them to the dwellings
of the people, preparing the way for them. Such help is far above all
the advantages which expensive embellishments are supposed to give.
They Give Success—When men realize the times in which we are
living, they will work as in the sight of heaven. The canvasser will
handle those books that bring light and strength to the soul. He will
drink in the spirit of those books and will put his whole soul into the
work of presenting them to the people. His strength, his courage, his
success, will depend on how fully the truth presented in the books is
woven into his own experience and developed in his character. When
his own life is thus molded, he can go forward, representing to others
the sacred truth he is handling. Imbued with the Spirit of God he will
gain a deep, rich experience, and heavenly angels will give him success
in the work.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:319, 320
(1900).
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Jesus and holy angels will give success to the efforts of intelligent,
God-fearing men who do all in their power to save souls. Quietly,
modestly, with a heart overflowing with love, let them seek to win