To Our Canvassers by Arthur L. Manous

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 7, 1907

To Our Canvassers

By Arthur L. Manous

For some time I have been wondering why the book “Daniel and the Revelation” was not handled more by our canvassers. From my observation, and from the scripture which says, “The curse causeless shall not come,” I concluded that there might be at least one reason mentioned.

Some time ago there appeared, if I mistake not, an article in the REVIEW to the effect that the inscription, “Vicarious Filii Dei,” was not on the pope’s crown as stated in “Daniel and the Revelation.” And I do not doubt nor question the author’s honesty or sincerity at all in making the statement.

But this has, however, weakened the confidence of some of our people in the positions taken in “Daniel and the Revelation” on some of the prophecies. But there is no reason why our canvassers should be afraid to handle this book. In the light of the article by Elder D. E. Scales in the REVIEW of Dec. 20, 1906,—which be sure to read,—and in the light of what the spirit of prophecy has said, we need not entertain the least doubt of the value and importance of this book. We should rather continue to work for it.

Note with what books “Daniel and the Revelation” is classed, and what is said of them: “‘Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation,’ and ‘Great Controversy,’ and ‘Patriarchs and Prophets’ will make their way. They contain the very message the people must have, the special light God has given his people. The angels of God prepare the way for these books in the hearts of the people. . . . Of all the books that have come from the press, those mentioned have been of the greatest consequence in the past, and are at the present time. I know that ‘Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation’ has done a great work in this country [Australia]. I know also that the . . . books I have published have done a good work, and I praise the Lord for this. Other books have stood in their lot and place.”—Special Instruction Regarding Royalties, pages 9, 12.

“The important books containing the truth regarding Satan’s apostasy in heaven, should be given wide circulation just now; for through them the truth will reach many minds. ‘Patriarchs and Prophets,’ ‘Daniel and the Revelation,’ and ‘Great Controversy’ are needed now as never before. They should be widely circulated because the truth they emphasize will open many blind eyes.”

“Many of our people have been blind to the importance of the very books that were most needed. Had tact and skill been shown in the sale of these books, the Sunday law would not be where it is to-day.”—Mrs. E. G. White.

ARTHUR L. MANOUS.

Atlanta, Ga.