A BROTHER in Keene, Tex., agreed to sell two hundred copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” In four days he disposed of sixty books.
One of the members of the — church, a busy housewife, reports fifteen orders for “Christ’s Object Lessons” as the result of her first week’s work.
A prominent member of the Methodist Church, in Iowa, a very busy man, has sold eighteen copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” This is three times the share of each Seventh-day Adventist.
A brother in Massachusetts, who works nine hours a day at his trade, takes the time in going to and from work, the noon hour and evenings, to canvass for “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and in two weeks has given thirty-two exhibitions and taken thirty orders.
One sister made fourteen canvasses and sold thirteen books. This was done in about three hours. Another member, a brother, made seven canvasses and sold six books, one evening’s work.
… My wife’s sister is very bitter against us, and so is her husband, but my wife managed to sell her a book, and she is now agent for it, and has sold two copies. People of the world say it is a grand book, and no household should be without it.
“Let each member in each family in each church make determined efforts to deny self.” This is spoken concerning the sale of Christ’s Object Lessons, and relief for the schools. The Lord wants all to engage in it. It means much more than simply whether we will sell a few books or not, just as we choose. It means that “any member in any family in any church” who fails to help to the utmost of his ability just now, will bring God’s displeasure upon him. “Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the Lord, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord against the mighty.” Judges 5:23.
After presenting the work for “Christ’s Object Lessons,” one brother promised to do all he could, although he is teaching school. There are also two more who will do something. One sister in — said she could not do anything, but after reading two chapters in the book, she decided to try. The first day she was out about one hour, and sold one copy; the next day, in about an hour and a half, she sold two. I spent the next Sabbath and Sunday at —. One good old brother said he thought all I came for was money. On Sunday, after the situation had been placed before them, this brother asked how many of the young people would sell books. Those present, seven in all, responded. He then handed me the price of forty copies.
Prof. E. A. Sutherland,Battle Creek, Mich.
DEAR BROTHER: I am enjoying my work here very much, although we lack many things in our school. I have just sent for some books for the children, for which I will pay; as the people here are poor.
I think the children have done quite well in selling the Signs of the Times; for residences are several miles apart. There is a logging camp a short distance from here, but we were not able to sell any papers there, as we had expected. The children met some rebuffs, but are not discouraged.
I have sent for ten copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” to sell here.
I have learned many things since I began teaching; in fact, I think I am learning as well as my children.
I will soon send Professor Magan some money I owe the college.
MY DEAR BROTHER: I received the “Tests” you sent, and am pleased with them. Shall use them in my work. There are some excellent points one can use, and I find the people in my district generally give a ready response. Some are doing well and making good sales. One thing I find,—this work is bringing more life into the churches than has anything else with which I have had any experience.
I will do what I can for the large fund. Will put in some time working for the book this next week. Have just finished making the rounds of the churches, and expect to go around again and help them sell what they have on hand, and order more.
In one church an aged woman said she would buy a book, but she couldn’t sell any. We told her she could reach persons whom no one else could, and finally she said she would do all she could. In a short time she sold three copies, which greatly pleased her. One brother delivered thirty, and found all anxious to receive them. A sister sold ten copies in one half-day, and she a busy farmer’s wife. One family sold fourteen to those who came to the home.
I was sorry indeed to find you could not come here, for Brother — had a good route picked for you. I hope this will find you well, and that you will be here later.
I am of good courage in this work, and want to put my whole energy into it.
