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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 1, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 16.

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New York Canvassers' Institute

By K. C. Russell

ONE of the best canvassers' institutes that has ever been held in the Eastern New York Conference was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church, in Syracuse, N. Y., February 26 to March 8. There were thirty colporteurs in attendance. Besides the regular studies and drills incident to canvassers' institutes, two spiritual services were held each day at 9 A. M. and 7:45 P. M.
The Bible instruction was of a very practical character, and the Holy Spirit often took control of the meeting. The result was that nearly every service was a real Pentecostal season. There seemed to be a unity in both faith and spirit on the part of all those in attendance. One could not but be impressed with the thought that we have certainly entered upon those seasons of refreshing which are to characterize the days that are to precede the second coming of Christ.
As we looked into the faces of the earnest men and women who were studiously preparing themselves to carry our literature to the people of this conference, we realized that we were witnessing a fulfillment of the text which says, "Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power." Among those present were men who have left lucrative positions to obey the truth and enter the glorious work of carrying this closing message to those who have never heard its warning notes.
Free transportation and entertainment was furnished the agents on condition that they devote at least six months to the canvassing work.
The services of Dr. D. H. Kress and our union conference field secretary, Brother V. O. Cole, were appreciated; and we are sure that under the direction of the field secretary of this conference, Brother E. E. Covey, these consecrated workers will be successful in placing a large number of our truth-laden books in the homes of the people of this conference.
K. C. RUSSELL.
EASTERN NEW YORK CANVASSERS INSTITUTE AT SYRACUSE, N. Y.
EASTERN NEW YORK CANVASSERS INSTITUTE AT SYRACUSE, N. Y.