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FLORIDA CANVASSERS’ INSTITUTE
Turis institute will be held in Tampa, Fla,
March 8 to April 1, 1907.
Who should attend? We believe every Sev-
enth-day Adventist in the Florida Conference
who can do so without making too great a
sacrifice, should attend this institute. Our
heavenly Father has made the greatest possible
sacrifice in order that we might be saved in his
eternal kingdom. Then why should we call
it a sacrifice, when we only spend a few dol-
lars in gaining a knowledge of the truth that
will make us wise unto salvation?
O that we could get out of our minds the
idea that we are making a sacrifice; call it
rather a blessed opportunity for seeking the
Lord for wisdom and understanding, that we
may be able to work in harmony with him,
and for him, that his work may soon be fin-
ished in the earth.
Brother, sister, are you getting tired of this
world with all its disappointments and per-
plexities? Are you in earnest about the sal-
vation of others? If so, let us come together
to study the word and learn the wondrous
secret of abiding in the Lord, that we may
receive a fitting up to go forward in this work;
and that the Lord may indeed come in this
generation. :
The Florida Conference will furnish tents
free of charge to all who wish to attend the
institute; but each should bring bedding, etc.
All will eat at a common dining-tent. Meals
will be furnished at a price barely sufficient to
cover cost.
To those who have been writing me about
the work in Florida, I extend an invitation
to come and be with us. We have plenty of
territory that has never been worked for our
literature, and you may have your choice. Our
state at the present time is in the most pros-
perous condition that it ever has been. Long
staple cotton last year brought as high as thirty
cents per pound, and strawberries $7.00 per
bushel. Fancy strawberries are selling now
at $6.00 per bushel, and all kinds of vegetables
are bringing good prices all over the state.
There is more money in circulation than in
any other state in the South according to its
population; for this reason we have the best
field in the South to labor in. We have a
delightful climate, where we can work twelve
months in the year. .
We have secured as good help as can be
obtained in the Southern Union Conference.
Elder R. W. Parmele, who for some time was
THE WATCHMAN
& FROM THE FIELD
associated with Elder F. I. Mead, whom many
of us remember in the good institutes in the
past, will be with us to help in the instruction.
Come, praying that we may have an old-time
revival in the canvassing work, and that we
may return to our first love in this branch of
the Lord's work.
R. A. HicusmMmrru, State Agent.
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THE CANVASSERS’ INSTITUTE IN NASHVILLE
Some Parting Testimonies by Those in Attendance
BroraER W. R. Hanson: “1 believe that we
do not any of us appreciate the privileges which
we may enjoy. We do not appreciate our
high calling. I will turn to 1 Peter, and read
a text which just comes to my mind: ‘Ye
are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an
holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should
show forth the praises of Him who hath called
you out of darkness into his marvelous light.’
What does that mean,—to be ‘called out of
darkness into his marvelous light’? I have
thought it must be like a man walking alone
at night when it is very dark, on some such
night as we have had here in Tennessee lately,
when it has been dark and rainy, and then he
should see a bright light, showing the pathway
clear and plain. Thus it is with the Christian.
“We are in this world because God needs
us. He has a work for each one of us to
do. If we refuse to do the work, it is our
privilege to do so, and then we shall lose -the
crown. When God looks over this world
for instruments to use in his service, does he
look for large churches or companies? — No,
his eyes run up and down throughout the earth
to find just one, one here and one there and
one in another place, through whom he can
work for the spread of the truth. We have
come to a time similar to that when Israel
had just come up to the land of Canaan after
traveling in the wilderness for forty years.
They were right up to the river Jordan and
about to step over. So it is with us. We
have almost reached the promised land.
“The Lord is ready for action, and he is
waiting for us to come along and do our share
in the work. I am glad that I have had the
opportunity of having a small part in this
work. I am thankful for what the Lord has
permitted me to do in the canvassing work,
and I suppose that the time will never come, no
matter what work I may be connected with,
when I will not be selling our literature. It
does n't make any difference where I am or
what 1 am doing, I feel that I can conscien-
tiously sell our books, knowing that I am
placing in the homes of the people something
of far more value than the price that they pay
for it. ‘There is a power in connection with
our books that will not be found in the books
of the world. I am glad that I have had the
privilege of doing something along that line.”
S1s1ER PHILPOTT: “I am of good courage in
the Lord. I am glad that I am here attend-
ing this institute, and I am sure that the Lord
opened the way for me to come. It is won-
derful how the Lord opens the way before
us, when we go out in faith, believing. 1
have received many blessings since coming
here. I came for the purpose of becoming
prepared for this work, and I hope you will
pray for me as I go out that I may be a
bright and shining light wherever I go.”
Miss Mamie Moore: “I am rejoicing in the
Lord to-night. I have received many bless-
ings since I came here. I did not know that
I could come, but I felt that IT would lose a
great blessing if I did not. I believe that I
am better prepared for the work that is before
me than I was before I came here. I ap-
preciate very much the kindness that has been
shown me since coming here. Every one has
been so kind and good to me; I am thankful
for this. Of course it 1s all the Lord's work,
and we feel greatly blessed whenever we do
anything for him. ‘The Lord is for us, and
who can be against us?”
Fiper A. F. Harrison: “1 appreciate very
much the remarks, that have been made by
those who have had actual experience in the
field. I have attended a great many institutes
in my life, and especially during the past
twenty years; but I do not know of any in-
stitute that I have attended where I have en-
joyed more of the blessing of the Lord than I
have at this one, from the very beginning to
the end. It seems to me that we have many
things to be thankful for. The Lord has
blessed us in our meetings, and he has pro-
vided for our wants and necessities while we
have been here. He has provided us places to
stay, and we have homes with the people while
we are here, and I rejoice with you in all
these things. I praise the Lord for a part
in his work, and I mean to go through to the
end. There is no work to which I have dedi-
cated my life as I have to the canvassing work.
I trust that all who have come to this institute
will go away benefited by it, and that we may
all work together in unity and harmony until
the work is finished.”
BrorHER PUTNEY: “I have not had very
much experience in the canvassing work. My
time in it is limited to about two months.
On account of my health failing, it was nec-
essary for me to leave that work, and go to
Battle Creek and take treatment. But I want
to say that during those two months I received
many blessings from the Lord, and he helped
me to sell a great many of our books. I had
a great many experiences that encouraged me
to continue in this work. I am thankful, too,
that it has been my privilege to attend this
institute.”
S1sTER BrowN: “I sincerely appreciate what
I have been taught at this institute. I am
sorry that the churches have not sent in more
of their young people to the institute, and I
am sure that those living around here have
missed a great deal by not coming in more
than they have. I am certainly thankful for
the privilege that I have of being here, and
attending these meetings. My heart is in this
work, If I know myself, my only desire is
to serve the Lord, carry this message, and do
all that I can to help others.
I am here be-