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An Invaluable Experience—All who desire an opportunity for
true ministry, and who will give themselves unreservedly to God, will
find in the canvassing work opportunities to speak upon many things
pertaining to the future, immortal life. The experience thus gained
will be of the greatest value to those who are fitting themselves for
the ministry. It is the accompaniment of the Holy Spirit of God that
prepares workers, both men and women, to become pastors to the flock
of God. As they cherish the thought that Christ is their Companion,
a holy awe, a sacred joy, will be felt by them amid all their trying
experiences and all their tests. They will learn how to pray as they
work. They will be educated in patience, kindness, affability, and
helpfulness. They will practice true Christian courtesy, bearing in
mind that Christ, their Companion, cannot approve of harsh, unkind
words or feelings. Their words will be purified. The power of speech
will be regarded as a precious talent, lent them to do a high and
holy work. The human agent will learn how to represent the divine
Companion with whom he is associated. To that unseen Holy One he
will show respect and reverence because he is wearing His yoke and
is learning His pure, holy ways. Those who have faith in this divine
Attendant will develop. They will be gifted with power to clothe the
message of truth with a sacred beauty.—
Testimonies for the Church
6:322
(1900).
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A Preparation for the Ministry—Some men whom God was
calling to the work of the ministry have entered the field as canvassers.
I have been instructed that this is an excellent preparation if their object
is to disseminate light, to bring the truths of God’s word directly to the
home circle. In conversation the way will often be opened for them
to speak of the religion of the Bible. If the work is entered upon as it
should be, families will be visited, the workers will manifest Christian
tenderness and love for souls, and great good will be the result. This
will be an excellent experience for any who have the ministry in view.
Those who are fitting for the ministry can engage in no other
occupation that will give them so large an experience as will the
canvassing work.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:334
(1900).
There are more difficulties in this work than in some other branches
of business; but the lessons learned, the tact and discipline acquired,
will fit you for other fields of usefulness, where you can minister to
souls. Those who poorly learn their lesson, and are careless and abrupt