A GOOD RECORD OF A RESIDENT CANVASSER.
By Mrs. A. E. Bresinger.
One year ago I located in this place with the object of canvassing this county. I kept boarders all winter, but in the spring I started in to canvass, and the Lord has greatly blessed me. “Great Controversy” and “Coming King” are the books I have used. I have also used “Gospel Primer” as a help, and have sold between five and six hundred of them. Before Christmas, I sold “Best Stories” with good success, one day, in five hours, selling twenty copies; another day, in three hours, selling ten copies. Quite a number are deeply interested in our truths. One man and his wife are “almost persuaded,” and wish me to come and hold Bible readings with them every Sunday. They had left their church because they were not satisfied with it, and were seeking for light when I came. They purchased “Great Controversy” and “Coming King,” and say they are the most wonderful books they ever read. They are positive that the Lord sent me here, because I came at just the right time. The canvassing work is dear to me. If there is one work above another, I think it is the canvassing work. It is such a good way to reach hearts. One lady with whom I stayed all night, when she found out I kept the seventh day, asked me a great many questions, and we sat up late that night, holding a Bible reading. Wherever I go, I find some hungry souls. We have meetings in our house every Sabbath. However, we have no organ to help make our services more interesting, and if some of our people have an organ they would like to donate for missionary work, we would appreciate it very much. Probably someone may have an old melodeon not in use, which would be gladly accepted. We meet with many trials and perplexities, but I have learned to cast them upon my blessed Master, and he bears them all for me. I am of good courage. May God bless the work and workers everywhere. Pray for the work here.