Revival of the Work
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The Lord designs that the light He has given on the Scriptures shall
shine forth in clear, bright rays, and it is the duty of our canvassers
to put forth a strong, united effort that God’s designs may be accom-
plished. A great and important work is before us. The enemy of souls
realizes this, and he is using every means in his power to lead the
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canvassers to take up some other line of work. This order of things
should be changed. God calls the canvassers back to their work. He
calls for volunteers who will put all their energies and enlightenment
into the work, helping wherever there is opportunity. The Master calls
for every one to do the part given him, according to his ability. Who
will respond to the call? Who will go forth to labor in the wisdom
and grace and love of Christ for those nigh and afar off? Who will
sacrifice ease and pleasure and enter the places of error, superstition,
and darkness, working earnestly and perseveringly, speaking the truth
in simplicity, praying in faith, and doing house-to-house labor? Who
at this time will go forth without the camp, imbued with the power
of the Holy Spirit, bearing reproach for Christ’s sake, opening the
Scriptures to the people, and calling them to repentance?
God has His workmen in every age. The call of the hour is an-
swered by the coming of the man. Thus when the divine voice cries,
“Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” the response will come,
“Here am I; send me.”
Isaiah 6:8
. Let all who labor effectually in the
canvassing field feel in their hearts that they are doing the work of
the Lord in ministering to souls who know not the truth for this time.
They are sounding the note of warning in the highways and byways to
prepare a people for the great day of the Lord which is so soon to break
upon the world. We have no time to lose. We must encourage this
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work. Who will go forth now with our publications? The Lord imparts
a fitness for the work to every man and woman who will cooperate
with divine power. All the requisite talent, courage, perseverance,
faith, and tact will come as they put the armor on. A great work is
to be done in our world, and human agencies will surely respond to
the demand. The world must hear the warning. When the call comes,
“Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” send back the answer,
clear and distinct, “Here am I; send me.”