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Blacks to Be Trained as Canvassers—Of late, as the needs of this
field [the South] have been pressed upon me, I have been able to sleep
but little. Medical missionary work must be carried on among this [the
colored] [
When this was written the words colored and negro were
more commonly used than black. Hundreds of able literature evange-
lists have sallied forth, selling such literature as Message Magazine
and subscription books of special interest to black readers.
] people,
who must be given a training in nursing, cooking, and in other impor-
tant lines of work. There are those among them who must be trained to
labor as teachers, Bible workers, and canvassers.—
Evangelism, 469
.
Recruits for Unentered Areas—Many of God’s people are to go
forth with our publications into places where the third angel’s message
has never been proclaimed. Our books are to be published in many
different languages. With these books, humble, faithful men are to go
out as colporteur-evangelists, bearing the truth to those who would
otherwise never be enlightened. Those who take up this line of work
are to go prepared to do medical missionary work. The sick and
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suffering are to be helped. Many for whom this work of mercy is done
will hear and accept the words of life.
The work of the canvasser-evangelist, whose heart is imbued with
the Holy Spirit, is fraught with wonderful possibilities for good. The
presentation of the truth, in love and simplicity, from house to house,
is in harmony with the instruction that Christ gave His disciples when
He sent them out on their first missionary tour. By songs of praise, by
humble, heartfelt prayers, many will be reached. The divine Worker
will be present to send conviction to hearts. “I am with you alway,”
is His promise. With the assurance of the abiding presence of such a
Helper we may labor with faith and hope and courage.
From city to city, from country to country, they are to carry the
publications containing the promise of the Saviour’s soon coming.
These publications are to be translated into every language, for to
all the world the gospel is to be preached. To every worker Christ
promises the divine efficiency that will make his labors a success.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:33, 34
. (See
Testimonies for the Church
8:40
.)
Training and Recruiting at Camp Meeting—In connection with
our camp meetings in past years, God’s servants have improved many
precious opportunities for instructing our people in practical methods