An Interesting Day Delivering Books in England

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 11, 1909

An Interesting Day Delivering Books in England

IN a recent letter from Brother Samuel Joyce, one of our general agents in Great Britain, an interesting experience is given of a delivery which he made one day during last December. The following is a portion of his letter, as published in the Missionary Worker:—

“I cycled forth with fifteen books, and after delivering these, rode back for fifteen more. Thirteen of these were delivered, and before dinner I secured two orders.

“After dinner I took twelve books with me, having eleven to deliver at an estate called —. I was conducted to the housekeeper’s room, and unwrapped three copies of ‘Great Controversy,’—cloth, gilt, and library,—and laid them on the table. They were very much admired, and were paid for by the butler, housekeeper, and footman respectively. I was invited to partake of some refreshments, and while doing so, two ladies kept me talking about the communion. I talked with them concerning the second coming of Christ, for which they thanked me heartily, and one of them gave me another order for ‘Great Controversy.’ At the stables the groom changed his order from plain to gilt cloth when he saw the two bindings together, and said he believed he could procure for me a few more orders.

“I then went to the laundry, where I delivered a gilt book, and obtained a $1.75 order. From here I went to the coachman, the herdsman, the blacksmith, two wagoners, and a laborer, and delivered a book to each of them. They were all delighted.

“Next I called upon the carpenter, and canvassed him for the book. After consulting his wife, he decided to pay for the extra copy I had with me; so I left it with him.

“Next morning I delivered three books to persons whom I had not seen on the previous day, and took another order.

“Thus out of forty-three orders, I was enabled to deliver the same number of books. One order was postponed, but I secured a deposit on it, and in its place sold a book direct. I feel very grateful to the Lord for prospering me in this work. Truly he is good and greatly to be praised.”