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The Colporteur Evangelist
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By Ellen Gould Whiteen
This compilation of statements regarding the canvassing work highlights the importance of the publishing ministry, the need for the literature to be carried to the world, and the qualifications needed in colporteur evangelism. The content of this publication was reprinted in the book Colporteur Ministry, and provides an excellent handbook for anyone involved in the distribution of literature—whether full-time or as a layperson.
Book code: CEv
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Published by Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association
ISBN: 978-1-61253-105-2
Citation: White, E. G. (1920) The Colporteur Evangelist. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association.
Retrieved fromhttp://text.beta.egwwritings.org/book/b806
103 Pages
enThe Colporteur Evangelist
- Contents- Introduction
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Chapter 1—Importance of the Work
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Chapter 2—Qualifications of the Canvasser
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Chapter 3—The Canvasser A Gospel Worker
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Chapter 4—Revival of the Work
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Chapter 5—Influence of Our Publications
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Chapter 6—A Call for Canvassers
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Chapter 7—A Call for Recruits
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Chapter 8—Needs of the Canvassing Work
- 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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Chapter 9—The Canvasser and Bible Work
- 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 10—Finance
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Chapter 11—The Power of the Truth to Convict and Convert Souls
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Chapter 12—Unity of Effort
- Chapter 13—Frivolous and Exciting Literature
- Chapter 14—Prices of Our Publications
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Chapter 15—Our Books to Be Sold and Read
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Chapter 16—Fragments
- 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