Chapter 6—Revival of the Work
The importance of the canvassing work is kept ever before me.
This work has not of late had the life infused into it which was once
given by the agents who made it their specialty. Canvassers have been
called from their evangelistic work to engage in other labor. This is
not as it should be. Many of our canvassers, if truly converted and
consecrated, can accomplish more in this line than in any other in
bringing the truth for this time before the people.
We have the word of God to show that the end is near. The world is
to be warned, and as never before we are to be laborers together with
Christ. The work of warning has been entrusted to us. We are to be
channels of light to the world, imparting to others the light we receive
from the great Light-bearer. The words and works of all men are to
be tried. Let us not be backward now. That which is to be done in
warning the world must be done without delay. Let not the canvassing
work be left to languish. Let the books containing the light on present
truth be placed before as many as possible.
The presidents of our conferences and others in responsible po-
sitions have a duty to do in this matter, that the different branches
of our work may receive attention. Canvassers are to be educated
and trained to do the work required in selling the books upon present
truth which the people need. There is need of men of deep Christian
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experience, men of well-balanced minds, strong, well-educated men,
to engage in this work. The Lord desires those to take hold of the
canvassing work who are capable of educating others, who can awaken
in promising young men and women an interest in this line, leading
them to take up the book-work and handle it successfully. Some have
the talent, education, experience which would enable them to educate
the youth for the canvassing work in such a way that much more would
be accomplished than is now being done.
Those who have gained an experience in this work have a special
duty to perform in teaching others. Educate, educate, educate young
men and women to sell the books which the Lord by His Holy Spirit has
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