The Walla Walla College Canvassers' Institute
By W. R. Beatty
THIS institute convened just before the close of college, and was the most important one ever held in the Walla Walla College. About thirty-five of the brightest young persons in the college availed themselves of this opportunity to prepare for active service in spreading the message. The time allowed for institute work was taken up with practical studies and drills. The good attendance and the deep interest of the students in every feature of the publishing work added much to the success of the institute. Five of the State field agents of the union, together with the union field agent, were present to carry on the work. The key-note sounded was the pushing forward of the publishing work as a means of bringing the message for this time, in the most practical and speedy manner, to the attention of the two and a half million people of the North Pacific Union Conference. The earnest desire for the salvation of those for whom the Master gave his life, bound the hearts of the students closer together, and all seemed to be of one spirit. The ability to create a desire in the hearts of the people for the truth, depends upon the worker's connection with the Source of all power. This fact was emphasized, and the workers were shown how to lead the people step by step till they create desire strong enough to bring about decision. Some of experience were present who told of precious souls that had come into the truth as a result of their labors in selling our books. One young man, although14a cripple from infancy, had recently learned of three families who have embraced the truth through reading "Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation," which he sold them two years ago. We are looking forward with much pleasure to the returns in souls as a result of the work of these young people who will enter the field at the close of school.