p. 21 | The Spirit That Succeeds by N. Z. T.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 28, 1911

The Spirit That Succeeds

By N. Z. T.

The following from Brother John L. Brown, describing the first day's experience in canvassing a small town a few miles from Barcelona, Spain, shows that success in this work does not depend upon nicely worded phrases or much talking. He says:—

“This morning when I began work in this town, it seemed as if the enemy had entered every man’s heart. Before starting to work, I had asked God to bless me, but it seemed as if Satan had given every man a tongue filled with hard and harsh words. I felt that something must change this. I asked God to work through me to reach these people. I longed for more power that Satan might be driven back.

“With tears in my eyes, and using all the force of persuasion I had, I pleaded with the people in vain. Finally I went to a man in his office, who was very busy. He began treating me in a rough manner. I hesitated before him for a moment with tears in my eyes, and asked God to touch his heart. Then I began to give him a canvass for ‘Coming King.’ He immediately signed his name for one. The holy angels crowded the powers of darkness back. But the next man I met looked as if he were possessed with demons. He asked, in an ungentlemanly way, ‘What do you want?’ I looked at him for a moment and then said: ‘What is the matter with you? You look as if you were full of sorrow. Your face appears very sad.’ This was too much for the enemy; he could not stand such talk, and therefore made his escape. The man brightened up at once, listened to the description of ‘Coming King’ and signed his name for one. And so by prayer, I have made war against the hosts of evil spirits in Sabadell. During the day the Lord blessed me with eleven orders.

“I desire to spend more time in prayer and walk nearer to my Lord that his power may attend my efforts in this dark field.”

N. Z. T.