A Million-Dollar Business by R. C. PORTER

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 23, 1908

A Million-Dollar Business

By R. C. PORTER

I AM now in attendance at the third State canvassers' institute in the Southwestern Union since the close of our union conference. There has been an excellent spirit manifested in all of them. The instruction given has been practical, and an invaluable help to all who are contemplating entering this important branch of the work.

When we recall the fact that the attendance at all our schools has greatly increased under the scholarship plan, we are made to realize that our canvassing work has become a great factor in the education of our young people, as well as a mighty lever for the advancement of the message.

Over a million dollars worth of books sold last year! That is very easily said, but what an enormous amount of labor it represents on the part of our faithful canvassers. Again, what an amount of light and truth it places in the homes of the people, preparing the world for the coming of the Lord. The thought that

the canvassers have engaged in a missionary operation that has become a million-dollar business is to me one of the most encouraging signs of the times. At that rate the message will soon have reached out into all the world for a witness unto all nations, and then shall the end come.

The canvassers may not see much of the fruit of their labor immediately, but it will all bear fruit, and some day the faithful laborers who have sown in tears shall reap in joy. There is no longer need that any should stand idly by in the market-place because no man hath hired him. The Master has now extended the eleventh-hour call. The way is open for all who desire to labor. The promise is, “Whatsoever is right I will give you.” This unfailing promise of God is soon to be realized by the faithful laborers. Let us plan to increase our sales this year, that more may be accomplished in the spread of the truth than during any former year. The world is freely open now for our coming. The times are more favorable to work in spreading the message than we shall ever see them again. Now is the day of our opportunity. Let us do our best.

R. C. PORTER.