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Manual for Canvassers
our faith. Then we shall not fail nor be discouraged. We shall endure
hardness as good soldiers of Jesus Christ. Remember what He says of
all true believers: “We are laborers together with God: ye are God’s
husbandry, ye are God’s building.”
1 Corinthians 3:9
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I have described what canvassers ought to be; and may the Lord
open your minds to comprehend this subject in its length and breadth,
and may you realize your duty to represent the character of Christ by
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your patient courage and steadfast integrity. Remember that you can
deny Him by a lax, undecided character. Young men, if you will take
with you into the canvassing field principles of righteousness, you will
be respected, and many will believe the truth you advocate, because
your daily life will be a bright light which gives light to all that are
in the house. Even your enemies, though they may war against your
doctrines, will respect you; and your simple words will have a power
that will carry conviction of hearts.
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