The Colporteur Evangelist audio book

The Colporteur Evangelist. 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.

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The Colporteur Evangelist
Chapter 1—Importance of the Work
Ordained of God
Books Taken from Shelves
Praying with People
Angels Give Words
The Work of God
One Hundred Where There is One
Seeing Souls Converted
Watchmen and Messengers
Cooperate with Minister
Chapter 2—Qualifications of the Canvasser
Why Many Have Failed
Speak the Words God Gives
To Those Attending School
Right Principles
Instructed by Angels
Angels Give Success
Deeper Experience
Assurance of Success
Chapter 3—The Canvasser A Gospel Worker
Opportunity for True Ministry
Be Not Diverted
Part of Medical Work, Part of Ministry
Simple Treatments
Speak Christ's Love
Hold Bible-Readings
Avoid Controverted Points
Ready to Give Answer
Holy Spirit Gives Words
Important Books to Be Sold
Chapter 4—Revival of the Work
To Be Channels of Light
To Be Educated and Trained
Experienced with Inexperienced
Instruction Necessary
No Higher Work
Responsible for Work We Might Have Done
Called Back to the Work
Chapter 5—Influence of Our Publications
In Other Lands
Searching with Prayer and Tears
They Tell It to Others
Chapter 6—A Call for Canvassers
Canvassing Campaigns
To Hunt and Fish
In Highways and Byways
Canvassing Soul-Saving Work
Power of Persuasion
One with Christ and the Father
Chapter 7—A Call for Recruits
Larger Books to Be Sold
Books Silent Witnesses
Sell Books That Give Light
To Business Men and Ministers
Spirit Gives Earnestness
Joy and Courage
Christ Will Teach What to Say
Angels Accompany and Prepare Way
Entire Surrender to God
Help the Intemperate
The Lord Calls for Many
Men and Women
Chapter 8—Needs of the Canvassing Work
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
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
Chapter 10—Finance
Door Closed and Barred
Canvassers Expect to Be Helped
Not to Incur Debt
Chapter 11—The Power of the Truth to Convict and Convert Souls
Christ the Only Successful Antagonist
Sinners Converted
Sinners Become Workers
Written for Canvassers
Principles of Strictest Integrity
Must Gain Deeper Experience
The World Will Be Changed
Chapter 12—Unity of Effort
Equally Important
Not to Be Treated with Indifference
To Be an Entering Wedge
Not to Take the Place of the Message
Chapter 13—Frivolous and Exciting Literature
Chapter 14—Prices of Our Publications
Chapter 15—Our Books to Be Sold and Read
Not from the Floating Element
Most Important Work
Not Every One Fitted
Dress and Manners
Circulation Increases Demand
Exalt the Value of the Books
Chapter 16—Fragments
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