- Introduction
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- Thorough Preparation
- Not to Practice Deception
- Purity of Life
- Not to Tamper with Sin
- Avoid Evil Associates
- Periodical Subscriptions
- Short Subscriptions a Mistake
- Economy and Self-Denial
- Be Bible Students
- Not to Rely on Premiums
- Canvass to Diffuse Light
- Honesty and Integrity of Character
- Discretion in Selecting Workers
- No Bounds to Improvement
- Not to Offer Special Inducements
- Need of Energy and Enthusiasm
- Cultivate Active Virtues
- Dangerous to Do Careless Work
- The Work High and Elevating
- Care in Selecting Workers
- True as Needle to Pole
- Enemies Will Respect
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- Not to Dwell upon Doctrinal Subjects
- Need of Divine Guidance
- Less Controversy, More of Christ
- The Names of Jesus in Tenderness
- Speak of Christ's Love
- When They Behold Christ
- The Difficulty Most Dreaded
- Soul Brought to Jesus in Safe Keeping
- Draw Men to the Redeemer
- Be Faithful Students
- Means of Quickly Giving the Message
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- Chapter 13—Frivolous and Exciting Literature
- Chapter 14—Prices of Our Publications
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- Selection of Canvassers
- A Preparation for the Ministry
- Enduring Hardness
- A Precious Experience
- Reporting
- Example in Health Reform
- Gift of Speech
- A Knowledge of Their Book
- Tracts and Pamphlets
- Diligence
- Doubles Power of Usefulness
- Faithful Students
- Manners
- Willing to Be Taught
- The Work Elevating
- Two and Two
- The Very Work
- Instruction Must Be Given
- Sixth of Isaiah
- Those Whose Hearts Are Humble
- Speak Clearly
- Indispensable Qualification
- Canvassers Should Remember
- Tell Them with Simplicity
- Humble Prayer
- Soul Uplifted
- Canvassing a Preparation for the Ministry
- Prayer With Families
- Induced by Financial Prospects
- Worldly Stamp of Character
- Not All to Work for One Book
- Wrong Principles
- Papers, Tracts, and Pamphlets
- Be Helpful
- Worked by the Holy Spirit
- Our Work
- Those Whom God Can Use
- Angels’ Companionship
- By Prayer and Song
- From City to City
- Circulate the Publications
- Forces of Evil Gathering Strength
- As Long as Probation Lasts
- Books and Periodicals
- Books That Deal with Bible Subjects
- Preach by Books and Periodicals
- Publications to Go Everywhere
- Danger of Commercialism
- Speak of a Saviour's Love
- Young Men Who Volunteer
- Continual Reliance upon God
Chapter 3—The Canvasser A Gospel Worker
The intelligent, God-fearing, truth-loving canvasser should be respected; for he occupies a position equal to that of the gospel minister. Many of our young ministers and those who are fitting for the ministry would, if truly converted, do much good by working in the canvassing field. And by meeting the people and presenting to them our publications they would gain an experience which they cannot gain by simply preaching. As they went from house to house they could converse with the people, carrying with them the fragrance of Christ's life. In thus endeavoring to bless others they would themselves be blessed; they would obtain an experience in faith; their knowledge of the Scriptures would greatly increase; and they would be constantly learning how to win souls for Christ.CEv 15.1
All our ministers should feel free to carry with them books to dispose of wherever they go. Wherever a minister goes, he can leave a book in the family where he stays, either selling it or giving it to them. Much of this work was done in the early history of the message. Ministers acted as colporteurs, using the means obtained from the sale of the books to help in the advancement of the work in places where help was needed. These can speak intelligently in regard to this method of work; for they have had an experience in this line.CEv 15.2
Let none think that it belittles a minister of the gospel to engage in canvassing as a means of carrying truth to the people. In doing this work he is laboring in the same manner as did the apostle Paul, who says: “Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: and how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house, testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.” Acts 20:18-21. The eloquent Paul, to whom God manifested Himself in a wonderful manner, went from house to house in all humility of mind, and with many tears and temptations.CEv 15.3