EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
College principal - Colporteur, Colporteurs
College principal
College principal See College president
College professor, College professors
College professor, College professors, dependence on God should be constantly felt by 4T 419
influence of, upon youth 4T 419
kind of, who should be discharged 5T 14
peculiar character of SDA school must be maintained by 4T 432
students urged to hold up hands of 5T 109
unconsecrated, help Satan plant his banner in SDA strongholds 5T 12
vivid sense of present-day perils is needed by 5T 12
College regulation, College regulations
College regulation, College regulations See College rule
College rule, College rules
College rule, College rules, are of no force, unless upheld 4T 430
defiance of, disqualifies student for God’s work 4T 430
God-fearing students should help to uphold 4T 432
guarding association of young men and women FE 62
purpose of, as related to students 4T 434
regulating students’ conduct, maintain school’s standard by 4T 430
students who break down 4T 433
students’ rooms should be inspected frequently to see if, are obeyed FE 54
youth must be guarded by, from danger of premature courtship and unwise marriage FE 62
youth who broke 4T 430
College standard, College standards
College standard, College standards, do not lower, to increase enrollment 5T 31
to secure popularity 5T 31
maintain, by strict rules regulating students’ conduct 4T 430
College student, College students
College student, College students 4T 430-7
associations of FE 54-5
at College City, Calif. FE 62
between young men and women CT 100-3
influence of CT 220
beer-drinking 4T 436
billiard halls attended by some 4T 436, 651-2
boisterous laughter should not be tolerated among FE 54
prohibit 4T 651-2
class of: who are inestimable treasure 4T 432; CT 98
who cast reflections upon school 4T 433
who chafe under authority 4T 435
who exert good influence in school CT 98
who hang about saloons 4T 436
who have no respect for school rules 4T 422
who leave school with scientific knowledge and shattered bodies 4T 424
who would do better to return home CT 102; FE 54; 4T 422
who would do better to stay at home 5T 109
coarse and rude, rooms of FE 54
conduct of, should be maintained by strict rules 4T 430
courtship among CT 100-1; FE 62; 4T 209, 433; 5T 109-10
evils of 5T 110
See also Courtship
Daniel as example for CT 376; FE 87
defiance of school’s rules disqualifies, for God’s service 4T 430
demoralizing influence of some, upon school 4T 649
deprived of softening influences of home circle FE 50
do not advise, to take long course of study FE 334, 336-7, 340, 362; 5T 22
do not allow, to break or deface furniture FE 54
to form lawless habits FE 54
do not leave, to chance in choosing their roommate FE 55
dress of, should not be prescribed 5T 89
duty of, to stand up for Christ in school CT 98
encouraged unwisely to take degree after degree FE 356
entertainment provided for 5T 33
erring, teachers should do everything possible to save 4T 422-3
evil associations among, danger of becoming immoral and depraved through FE 54
exposed to temptations 4T 435-6, 648-9
expulsion of, from school CT 102; FE 54; 4T 422
expulsion of vice and immorality from midst of 4T 273
exuberant spirits and pent-up energy of, vigorous manual labor needed for FE 54
failure of some, to improve their time properly 5T 110
families who furnish rooms for FE 50-1
should have rules to which they must conform FE 54
firm in maintaining integrity, God’s favor enjoyed by CT 376
first duty of 4T 425
games as played at Battle Creek College detrimental to AH 499-500; 2SM 322; 8T 52
See also College game; Game; Sport
God’s designs for 4T 425
hands of professors and teachers should be held up by 5T 109
health of, should be better when graduating that when entering school CG 343; CT 296; FE 146-7
how minds of, could be clear for pursuit of knowledge CT 376
impress, with fact that knowledge alone may be power to destroy them 4T 422
individuals of almost every stamp of mind and morals among 4T 649
inexperienced, teachers should be patient with 5T 34
influence of, should be wholly on side of discipline and order 5T 109
instruction needed by, in various departments of physical labor 5T 23
intellectual habits that hinder CT 394
knowledge that, need to get 5T 523
late hours should not be kept by FE 54
lawless, should be expelled FE 54
should not be allowed to deprave school FE 54
laws of life should be better understood by, when graduating than when entering school CG 343; CT 296; FE 146
long censorious lectures may not be as helpful to, as genuine interest in them FE 55
lovers of pleasure among, more than lovers of God AH 499-500
lovesick or sentimental life endangers 5T 109
loving God, duty owed to school by 4T 432
self-control needed by 4T 432
majority of, seek constantly to keep religion out of sight 5T 84
minds of some, warped by bad management 4T 649
needs to be: armed with watchfulness and prayer 4T 436-7
conversant with Bible 4T 425
needs to place himself under church’s guarding care 4T 436-7
not sent to school to form attachments 4T 433
overeducating a few, warning against FE 338
persons renting rooms to, right influence should be exerted by 4T 648
personal work needed for saving 4T 423
petted, problem of FE 53
prayer meeting should not be neglected by 4T 425
protect, from temptations to immorality 4T 648
rebellion of some, against rules re courtship 5T 110
reckless sport should not be tolerated among FE 54
religious youth among, led astray by irreligious companions 4T 435
restraint spurned by some 4T 649; 5T 110
returning home with murmurings and complaints, duty of parents of 4T 428
rooms of: should be inspected frequently FE 54
should not be in homes of mere formalists FE 50
unfavorable record borne by some FE 54
SS should not be neglected by 4T 425
saloons near institution endangered FE 62
Samson’s history has lesson for 2BC 1007
school’s moral and religious influence should be preserved by 4T 431
seductive influences lead, astray 4T 435-7
sermons may not be as helpful to, as genuine interest in them FE 55
SDA, need different training than that given by common schools today FE 115
sly and deceptive, warning against society of 4T 436
some, nothing less than Satan’s agents 4T 422
souls of, teacher’s duty to care for FE 115
strong young men needed as, rooted and grounded in the faith 5T 582-3
teachers and, close union with God needed by 5T 84
teachers should not allow, to be superficial 5T 90
thorough conversion needed by many 5T 92
unconverted, should return home converted 4T 431-2
urged to enroll with spirit of learner 5T 109
use of money by, should not be limited by law 5T 89
valuable privileges of SDA FE 48; MYP 170
vigilant supervision needed by 6T 168
why some, return home in backslidden condition 4T 425
wonderful privileges of CT 512-3
worthy poor, fund needed to help 5T 556
wrongdoers among, must not be allowed to demoralize other students CT 102
youth who can be power for good among 5T 112
See also Student
College teacher, College teachers
College teacher, College teachers 5T 25-36
cases that call for greater patience and exertion by 5T 89
class of: who are most permanently successful FE 58
who exert strong moral influence 5T 555
who should be discharged 5T 14
whose course is worthy of severest censure 4T 433
whose efforts God will crown with success 4T 427
criticism of, parents warned re 4T 428
dependence on God should be constantly felt by 4T 419
duty of: to care for students’ souls FE 115
to consult with ministers and responsible men 5T 22
when students show contempt for proper regulations 5T 89
everything possible should be done by, to save erring students 4T 422-3
experimental knowledge of way of holiness is needed by 4T 427
failure of, to realize responsibility of their position 5T 91
firmness in government needs to be exercised by 5T 89
God would use, for conversion of students 5T 21-2
God’s revealed plan for school should be carried out by 5T 22
great tact needed in management by 5T 89
have most important miss. field in world 4T 426
impatience should be avoided by, in dealing with youth 4T 419
influence of: should lead students to obey God’s law 5T 29
that is pernicious 5T 60
upon youth 4T 419
kind of, that SDA need 5T 555-6
labor of, not nearly so hard as that of ministers 5T 85
maintenance of school discipline by FE 58
men and women of religious experience needed as 5T 28
minds of, should be well-balanced 5T 555
must be: Christian gentlemen 5T 31
counselor and friend to pupils 5T 31
free from selfishness 5T 28
learners in school of Christ 5T 91
successful missionaries 4T 426
must never: conform to worldly custom 5T 85
forget how they wanted sympathy and love in early life 5T 91
forget temptations and trials of their early life 5T 91
naturally combative, must carefully guard against indulgence of this trait 5T 91
need to: deal carefully with souls under their care 4T 419
know how to deal wisely with minds 5T 555
remember that youth under their charge are purchase of Christ’s blood 5T 91
stand as missionaries and win students to Christ 5T 91
stand firmly and fearlessly for God 5T 27
not subject to so great inconvenience as ministers 5T 85
one of greatest difficulties with which, have to contend 5T 89
overworked, mistakes made by 5T 91
parents should uphold hands of, in administering discipline CG 334-5; 5T 89
patience should be manifested by, with errors of inexperienced youth 5T 34
principal and, should consult together re plans 5T 22
should work together as brethren 5T 22
religion should be made attractive to youth by 4T 419
right influence must be exerted by 5T 28
safety of, is in counseling together 5T 30
school’s peculiar character should be maintained by 4T 432
school’s work demands co-operation of all 5T 34
some, scattering instead of gathering with Christ 5T 12
special interest should be shown by, in training young men for ministry 5T 85
Spirit-controlled, needed 4T 419
students and, close union with God needed by 5T 84
students influenced by, to adopt worldly customs and habits 5T 12
students should not be allowed by, to be superficial 5T 90
students urged to hold up hands of 5T 109
true missionary spirit needed by 5T 555
unconsecrated, God’s work hindered by 5T 85
help Satan plant his banners in SDA strongholds 5T 12
unity needed among, in work of saving youth from ruin FE 117
unsanctified, work merely for wages 5T 60
vivid sense of present-day perils is needed by 5T 12
weighty responsibility of, to students under their care 4T 649
well qualified, given compensation much higher than that of ministers 5T 85
why some, are not prepared to instruct others 5T 91
work of, is laborious 4T 422
worldly principles must not be adopted by 5T 85
young, things that displease God in 5T 35
See also Teacher
College textbook, College textbooks
College textbook, College textbooks FE 167-73
light must not be mingled with heresy and error in FE 167
See also Book; Textbook
College tuition
College tuition, fixing of 5T 555-6
low, disadvantages of 5T 555-6
must be sufficient to meet institution’s expenses 5T 555
See also School tuition fee
College View, Nebraska
College View, Nebraska FE 533-9; 2SM 253-4; 9T 195
publishing work at 9T 184, 189-94
College worker, College workers
College worker, College workers 5T 84-94
class of, who can be accounted safe 5T 418
fear and love of God needed in hearts of 4T 419
influence of, caution re 5T 33
prize at stake for 5T 32-3
rules and regulations are highly essential for MM 142
Collegiate education
Collegiate education See College education
Collier, Bro.
Collier, Bro. LS 81-2; 2SG 47-8
Collins, Gilbert
Collins, Gilbert LS 121; 2SG 108-9
Collins, Philip
Collins, Philip, and family LS 121, 237; 2SG 108-9; 4T 300; WM 322-3
Collision, Collisions
Collision, Collisions, God’s people will have, even when they do their best 4T 555
in board and committee meetings, causes of 6T 139-40
when God’s people will work together without thought of 8T 243
without a moment’s warning, will occur on great lines of travel MYP 90
See also Travel
Colonization
Colonization, of America GC 296-7
of SDA: around institutions FE 492-7
around schools, avoid 6T 183-5, 187
at Bordoville, Vt. 2T 635-6
at Mountain View, Calif. FE 494-5
in large communities, is not God’s purpose 8T 244
to form large church, does not please God 2T 633
warning against, in one place ChS 180; MM 302; 2T 632-6; 8T 215; TM 400
true miss. workers will not be given to 8T 215
See also Centralization; Consolidation
Colonizing
activity for God stopped by ones who are CL 23:5
counsel against,
people of God TDG 325:5
plants (publishing) in different places instead of PM 144:3
Colony
vulnerability of proposed, in the Southern States SW 86
Color question
traits of unconverted shown regarding Mar 142:3
Color, Colors
1. Of people
cannot elevate or degrade men ChS 218; 2SM 342
Christ loves obedient man regardless of his 2SM 342
how Christ looks upon 1SM 259; 2SM 342
prejudice of, Christ is to be lifted above 9T 209
term “neighbor” has no reference to COL 376; DA 503
2. Miscellaneous
false and flattering, Satan presents worldly pleasure in MYP 367
most restful to eye, living green is 5BC 1087
never-fading, charms that are CG 424
of clothes See Clothing
Colored people
See Blacks
Colors (flag)
Colors (flag), false, follow no 5T 309
fling true, to breeze in time of conflict 3T 272
Joseph and Daniel not ashamed to display their ML 120; MYP 27-8
never be ashamed of your ML 120; MYP 28
never hide your 2SM 373; 5T 588
officer’s order to bring men up to 9T 46
SDA, this is no time to haul down 2SM 385
teachers of third angel’s message should stand true to 9T 113
true, let every man put on his 8T 96
unfurl your, to gaze of men and angels CW 95; Ev 179; ML 120; MYP 28
See also Banner
Colorado, U.S.A.
Colorado, U.S.A. LS 238, 256; 1SM 27; 4T 272, 298, 302; 5T 67
Colored person
Colored person, treat, as respectfully as white person 2SM 343
See also Negro
Colored race
Colored race, God alone is master of 1T 358
God would have His people labor for 7T 223
in slavery, God has looked with sadness upon 7T 223
is God’s property 1T 358
oppressed, man cannot receive God’s approval while lacking sympathy for 1T 534
unenlightened, duty of SDA to 7T 223-4
See also Negro
Color line
Color line 9T 213-22
Bible religion recognizes no 9T 223
Christ’s love for men observes no ChS 218
God will guide gospel workers re, if they trust Him 9T 213
how, will be regarded during loud cry 9T 209
in Southern States of USA 9T 213-22
problem of, avoid contention over 9T 213
question of: do not agitate 9T 209, 211, 215
Satan plans to call attention to 9T 213
should be allowed to rest 9T 214-5
what SDA should do while men try to settle 9T 210
say as little as possible about 9T 206
SDA cannot lay down definite line to be followed re 9T 213
Colosse
Colosse AA 456
Colossian church
Colossian church, Epaphras brought tidings from, to Paul at Rome AA 471
Mark (John) recommended by Paul to AA 170
members of, heathen influences surrounded AA 473
Colossians, Epistle to
Colossians, Epistle to AA 471-8
Paul’s prayer for (chap. 1), to be studied HP 158:2
Paul wrote, at Rome AA 440, 471, 479
before destruction of Jerusalem DA 633
Colportage
Colportage See Colporteur work
Colporteur, Colporteurs
Colporteur, Colporteurs CT 524-30, 547-9; LS 216-8; 4T 390-1, 603-4; 5T 396-407; 6T 313-40; 7T 175; 9T 33-5, 71-3; TM 316-8
2. Essential qualifications of
8. Ought not to sell (circulate, or handle)
9. Ought to sell (circulate, or handle)
1. Classes of
angels instruct, who are born again 6T 319
appropriating God’s money for their own use, rob God CM 95-6
what to do re CM 95-6
born again by Spirit, angels accompany CM 88
borrowing money and failing to pay it back, reproof for CS 256-7
borrowing money to relieve personal necessity, duty of CM 96
complaining of yoke of debt, duty of CS 256-7
confronting difficulties, unceasing perseverance needed by CM 78
consecrated, gospel work in large cities needs AA 158-9
gospel work in unwarned cities needs MM 249
co-operating with divine power, God imparts fitness to 6T 333
courteous, can accomplish much good CM 90
defiled, angels cannot accompany CM 29
defiled with sin, will dishonor cause of truth 5T 399
depending on premiums for success have no merit as workers 5T 401, 402
dishonest, baneful influence of CS 257
dishonor Christ and bring reproach on truth CM 96
efficient, who make poor ministers 4T 390; 6T 323
efficient and faithful, should have sufficient remuneration for his services 4T 390; 5T 403
experienced, should teach others CT 546-7
youth should be sent out with MYP 208
failing to report deliveries, what to do re CM 94-5
faithful, angels accompany CM 32, 88; CH 463-4; ChS 134; 6T 314, 335
as they travel from place to place TM 316
can prepare way for med. evangelistic tours among towns and villages 9T 172
Christ is companion of 6T 322
God approves, as He does any minister CM 45
is true missionary CM 45
sound note of warning to prepare for great day of God 6T 333
Spirit gives words to 6T 325
success promised to 6T 340
takes reading matter to many homes CM 31
will double and treble knowledge of present truth LS 446-7
faithful and consecrated, wide field for miss. effort lies before CH 464; ChS 134
feeling burden for souls, need of CM 23
God-fearing, occupies position equal to that of minister CM 8, 45, 97; 6T 321; TM 317
good, some poor preachers would make 6T 323
having received Spirit, need of CM 23
hopelessly involved in debt, what to do re CM 94-5
humble and faithful, needed to enlighten people 9T 34
imbued with Spirit, angels give success to CM 121; 6T 320
impure, angels hide their faces from CM 66
inexperienced, should work with experienced CM 58; 6T 330
intelligent and God-fearing, angels give success to 5T 403
involved in debt, treasurers’ duty to CM 94
laboring merely for financial gain, do not obtain special fitness for the ministry CM 98; 4T 604
laboring with earnestness and consecration will be greatly blessed CM 15
lacking push, are many 5T 404
lax in secular affairs, habits of carelessness and slackness formed by 7T 175
making no sacrifices, have less of miss. spirit 5T 403
meek and lowly, can accomplish much good CM 38
meeting with discouragement, promise for 6T 335
mentioning Christ’s name in love and tenderness, angels draw near to CM 112; 6T 339
missionary, SDA schools should prepare students as CM 30-1
not reporting receipt and expenditure of money that he handles, what to do re CM 94-5
obtaining money easily spend it freely 5T 404
offered flesh food to eat, duty of CH 463
places where faithful, takes place of living preacher CM 8, 141
practicing deception lose self-respect 5T 396
robbing God’s treasury, reproof for CS 257
seeking highest wages, reproof for 5T 403-4
selling periodicals, subscriptions taken by 5T 399, 401
sending in no report of his work, what to do re CM 94-5
some, should be in ministry 4T 603
trained to be good missionaries to visit families in homes, need of 4T 390; 6T 323
unable to make success in his work, duty of CM 95
unable to preach can minister CM 23
unable to return to treasury every dollar belonging to it, should stop where they are CM 94
unconsecrated, angels cannot accompany CM 29
unconverted, leave taint of their imperfections on everything they touch CM 29
should refrain from handling truth of God CM 29
untidy in dress, brings reproach against truth CM 65
uttering falsehood lose self-respect 5T 396
work of God-fearing, is equal to that of minister CM 8, 97
working in humility, God works with CM 89
young men faithful to truth as, will be respected 5T 406
2. Essential qualifications of
ability 4T 389
ability to: give instruction re treatment of sick 6T 324
speak clearly and distinctly CM 66, 71; 6T 380
speak plainly and clearly in full, round tones 6T 380
use simple means in treating the sick CM 89
affability 6T 322
agreeable manners 5T 396
burden for souls 5T 399-400; 6T 317
calm and noble self-possession 5T 401
charity that endures all things 5T 404
cheerful and hopeful view in every perplexity 5T 405
connection with heaven 5T 397
conscientious scruples against eating flesh foods CD 402
constant improvement 5T 396
of hero 5T 404
courteous behavior CM 88
courtesy CM 66, 126; 4T 603; 6T 331
true Christian 6T 322
daily conversion 6T 317
deep Christian experience 6T 329
deep interest in perishing souls 6T 324
definite mission CM 121
discriminating minds CM 65; 4T 603
earnest activity 6T 335
education in keeping accurate account of money handled CM 94
faithfulness CM 95
in handling God’s goods 6T 338
familiarity with God’s word 5T 405
feeling value of souls CM 65; 4T 603
firm principles 5T 404
firm trust in God 5T 400
force of character that makes his influence a power for good 5T 404
free and pleasant dignity 6T 324
gentleness 5T 402
genuine humility 5T 401
giving self up to be worked by Spirit 6T 340
good address CM 65; 4T 389, 603
habits of industry and discretion 5T 396
heart kept under control of Spirit 6T 325
helpfulness 6T 322
honesty CM 77, 95; 4T 603; 5T 402
hopefulness 5T 404
humble heart 6T 335
necessary FE 107-8
integrity of character 5T 402, 406
keen foresight CM 65; 4T 389, 603
kindness CM 88; 5T 402; 6T 322
love for God and humanity 5T 406
love of Christ abiding in heart 5T 396, 401, 403
meekness and lowliness of Christ 6T 325
mind expanded by truths unfolded in gospel 5T 401
neatness in dress CM 65; 4T 391
noble spirit 5T 404
patience CM 77; 4T 603; 5T 406; 6T 322
peace which Christian alone can possess 5T 401
perseverance in prayer 6T 340
persevering energy 4T 390
pity 6T 331
pleasant disposition CM 126
polished manners 5T 396
practical knowledge of causes of disease CH 463; ChS 134
practice of economy 5T 400
preparation to explain Scriptures 6T 314
proper use of God-given faculties CM 77-8
push 5T 404
readiness to perform acts of helpful service CM 66
realization of work to be done to interest people in truth CM 88
resolute purpose sanctified by Christ’s grace 5T 403
resolution 5T 391
self-culture 5T 396
self-improvement 5T 403
sense of value of matter contained in books CM 88
spirit and energy that kindle enthusiasm 5T 404
Spirit dwelling in heart 6T 323
Spirit moving on hearts CM 107-8
spirit of conversion 6T 317
steady pursuit of his work CM 77
tact CM 65; 4T 389, 603; 5T 405
tact and skill in dealing with minds 5T 399
taking hold of power of God 6T 340
temperance in eating 6T 336
thorough knowledge of books they handle 6T 338
thorough preparation 5T 396
thoughtful and care-taking habits 5T 396
true Christian dignity 5T 401
trust in God 6T 340
truth inwrought in soul 5T 401
truthfulness CM 95
unceasing perseverance in meeting difficulties CM 78; 4T 603
united activity 5T 400
use of talents to God’s glory 6T 340
victory over appetite 6T 336
weaving Bible principles into web 6T 340
well-balanced mind 6T 329
willingness to be taught best way of approaching individuals and families 4T 391
working industriously CM 77; 4T 603
working understandingly and systematically 4T 390
zeal 5T 391
3. Need of GW 76
for great work before God’s people CM 8
in: all parts of field 4T 389
miss. field 4T 603
to: circulate SDA publications everywhere ChS 145; CM 21
hunt and fish for souls CM 38
sell books in large cities CM 23
take literature to people ChS 147
to work: from house to house CT 471
in southern California CH 233
4. Need or ought to
account for receipt and expenditure of money he handles CM 94
aid the ministry in evangelistic work CM 101
avoid: affected and artificial manners of world 5T 396
controverted points of doctrine 6T 325
become acquainted with people and pray with them TM 316
bring no commonness or cheapness into God’s service CM 72
call attention of people to health publications ChS 152
carry light all through cities, villages, and towns 4T 389
carry: pamphlets on health reform CM 89
tracts, pamphlets, and small books to give to people who cannot buy 6T 338; TM 316
carry SDA publications from: city to city and from country to country 9T 34
house to house MYP 208
cherish spirit of self-denial and self-sacrifice CM 59
choose to suffer want rather than to commit dishonest act CM 96
consider: how best to arrest attention 5T 405
needs of unwarned cities MM 331
co-operate with living preacher 6T 315
cultivate active virtues as well as passive 5T 404
cultivate habits of: discretion 5T 396
industry 5T 396
cultivate thoughtful and care-taking habits 5T 396
depend constantly on God 6T 334
do: evangelistic work at health resorts in Calif. Ev 406
large work 6T 315
med. miss. work CM 90
miss. work CM 21
personal miss. work 6T 323-4
drink in spirit of books he sells 6T 320
dwell on doctrinal subjects in conversing with people CM 102
eat temperately 6T 336
educate himself to speak distinctly and impressively CM 66
engage in follow-up work after camp meeting 9T 120-1
exalt value of books they offer 4T 392
feel: burden of service for God 6T 317
dependence on God 6T 317
that they are God’s workmen 5T 399
find opportunities for Bible studies 6T 324
give: Bible studies when they can CM 102-3; 5T 403; 6T 324; TM 316
God chance to work with their efforts 5T 396
light to people 6T 317
literature judiciously to persons who cannot buy 6T 74; 9T 121
go out into various parts of country CM 8
help in follow-up work after camp meetings 6T 74
help one another 6T 331
help the sick in home where he is entertained ChS 134; CM 89
hold up banner of strict temperance CH 463
keep: Bible near for reference CM 37
eyes and ears and understanding open to receive wisdom from God 6T 339
out of debt faithfully CM 96
strict account of every penny received and spent CM 94
keep living connection with God CM 107
know how to give simple treatments to the sick CH 463-4; ChS 134
labor to advance Christ’s kingdom CM 108
learn: how to make their work successful 6T 339
how to treat disease MM 249
simple methods of hygienic treatment 6T 324
to sing simplest songs CM 91
let God impress their minds 5T 396
lodge with private family rather than at hotel CH 463; CM 90; 6T 323
maintain sweet, free, pleasant dignity 6T 324
make: right use of gift of speech 6T 337
wise selection of books to sell CM 139
manage his affairs in way not to incur debt CM 93
minister to the sick CM 89
obtain subscribers for SDA: health journal 4T 391
periodicals 4T 391
open Scriptures to people they meet CM 39
pay: accounts promptly 6T 337
promptly for books received 7T 175
place high estimate on humanity 6T 317
place no bounds to their improvement 5T 403
practice economy 5T 400
practice temperance 6T 336
pray and work, and work and pray 6T 319
pray for: deeper religious experience 6T 320
heavenly wisdom 6T 339
increased light CM 105
others CM 58
power of Spirit 6T 319
Spirit’s guidance CM 105
the sick CH 464; ChS 134; CM 89
pray to Christ as to trusted and much-loved friend 6T 324
pray with: families 4T 390
people CM 38, 58; MYP 208; 6T 314, 324; TM 316
prepare to work as med. miss. 6T 324
present truth in humble simplicity 6T 319
put forth strong and united effort to spread light 6T 332
reach high standard of conduct CM 66
read Isaiah 6 CM 59
refuse tea when it is served CD 402
remember they are in God’s service CM 58
report: his deliveries CM 94
their experiences in SDA papers 6T 336
rise early and work industriously CM 77; 4T 603
send in reports of his work CM 94
sense value of contents of his books CM 88
shed about him fragrance of Christian courtesy CM 66
show: interest in children CM 89
people value of healthful living CM 90
shun evil associations 5T 397-8
sing with interested people CM 38; MYP 208
speak: clearly and distinctly CM 71; 6T 380
of healthful diet as opportunity affords CH 463
plainly, clearly, in full, round tones 6T 380
to people re love of Christ 6T 324
steadily pursue work 4T 603
step under banners of strict temperance CD 402
study how to make their work successful 6T 339
surrender wholly and unreservedly to God first CM 47; 6T 471
take: no glory to themselves for success 6T 335
the sick to God in prayer 6T 324
take books to: businessmen CM 39
leaders of people CM 39
teachers of gospel CM 39
world’s most gifted men and women CM 39
talk with families 4T 390
teach people how to keep well CM 89
treat the sick by use of simple means CM 89
watch for opportunities to speak to souls seeking light 6T 339
work from house to house in out-of-way places CM 39
work in: humble and prayerful spirit 5T 405
humility 6T 319
unity 6T 331
work with: humble heart 6T 335
5. Need (or ought) to be
above all suspicion of meanness 5T 404
always under Spirit’s control 6T 331
as true as steel to principle CM 95
as true to duty as needle to pole 5T 406
Bible students 5T 401
both educators and students 6T 335
brave and of good courage under rebuffs and hardships 5T 406
careful not to turn from work God called them to CM 23
careful re their words 6T 325
chaste like Joseph 5T 396
consecrated workers 6T 319
converted daily 6T 317
courageous and hopeful 5T 404
earnest 4T 603
educated to sell books 6T 328
ever ready to perform acts of helpful service CM 66
examples in practicing health reform 6T 336
faithful CM 95
faithful students 6T 339
familiar with God’s word 5T 405
God’s evangelists CM 39
imbued with Spirit CM 121
impressed that they are doing God’s work CM 58
improving constantly 5T 396
meek like Moses 5T 396
noble-spirited 5T 404
particular in their work CM 78
patient 4T 603
pitiful 6T 331
pleasant CM 126
prepared to: do med. miss. work 9T 34
explain Scriptures 6T 314; TM 316
quick to discern opportunities 6T 339
ready always to give reason of hope within him 6T 325
ready to give soft answer that turns away wrath 5T 404
stationed in: great centers of tourist traffic CM 40; 9T 122
world-renowned health resorts CM 40; 9T 122
strong 6T 329
taught how to approach individuals and families 4T 391
temperate like Daniel 5T 396
trained in city missions 9T 137
trained to sell: books 6T 329
literature 9T 120-1
truthful CM 95
well-educated 6T 329
willing to be taught best way of approaching individuals and families 4T 391
worked by Spirit 6T 340
6. Ought not to
act as if ashamed of his work 5T 404
allow themselves to be diverted from their work CM 102; 6T 339
argue on points of doctrine or theology 6T 325
arouse combative spirit 6T 325
become entangled with business perplexities CM 23
borrow money of men not of SDA faith CM 97
complain because of adversity 6T 334-5
complain of hardships and self-sacrifices 5T 406
depend on premiums to sell literature 5T 401-2
discredit SDA literature CW 151
draw money from treasury before he has earned it CM 93-4
dwell upon doctrinal points CM 102
eat food that confuses mind 6T 336
exalt: one book above all others CM 139
self 6T 331
excite prejudice 6T 325
expect to succeed by their own exertions 5T 400
go over ground in careless and unconcerned manner 5T 399
labor with expectation of receiving reward in this life 5T 406
magnify matters of minor importance that need careful study and correction in SDA books 1SM 165
make himself a burden to persons who entertain him CM 88-9
neglect to sell books which give most light TM 318
press doctrinal points on people 6T 325
rob God’s treasury: of its means by getting into debt CM 94
to defray his expenses CM 95
sit idly dreaming of ease and success in work 5T 406
spend needlessly in hotel bills 5T 400
talk of themselves in boastful way 5T 404
turn from his mission to side issues CM 121
use God’s money to defray his expenses CM 95
use light and careless words CM 72
work: for gain 6T 317
in careless and unconcerned manner 5T 399
yield to discouragement 6T 335
7. Ought not to be
actuated by selfish motives TM 317-8
called away to other work 6T 329
content with set form of words 5T 396
controlled (dominated) by spirit of financial gain CM 97-8
discouraged by: difficulties CM 115
hardships 6T 335
overbearing or domineering in manners 5T 404-5
self-inflated 5T 404
selfish in habits 5T 404
supported by tithe 9T 248-9
taught that one book is to occupy field to neglect of all others CM 138
8. Ought not to sell (circulate, or handle)
books of: biography CM 121
cheap order CM 121
frivolous and exciting tales CM 143-4
men’s theories and speculations CM 121
narrative CM 121
books on Indian warfare and similar topics CM 142-3
books that: contain love stories CM 143
delineate satanic deeds of human beings CM 143
do not express SDA faith CM 98; 4T 604
do not give light 4T 604
give publicity to horrible details of crime and misery CM 143
have no bearing on present truth CM 121
historical books portraying enormities, cruelties, and licentious practices CM 143
only books that: are cheapest and easiest to handle CM 97; TM 318
bring in most money to him TM 318
pictures that do not express SDA faith 4T 604
popular books that do not treat on present truth 5T 404
storybooks 6T 315
9. Ought to sell (circulate, or handle)
books dealing with Bible doctrines 9T 61
books that: bring light and strength to soul CM 121; 6T 320
have Bible for foundation 5T 402
books that contain: light 6T 313
light and knowledge 5T 681
message CM 39
truth for this time CM 105, 120, 122; 6T 313, 315
books that give: most light CM 97-8; TM 318
testing messages for this time CW 144
Christ’s Object Lessons CM 124; CT 524-8, 546-7; FE 520-4; 6T 468-78; 9T 35, 76-80
Daniel and the Revelation CM 88, 123-4
Desire of Ages CM 88, 123-4, 126-7
Great Controversy CM 88, 123-4, 126-30
health publications CM 132
larger books containing present truth CM 122
Ministry of Healing CT 525-8; FE 521-4; 9T 77-80
Patriarchs and Prophets CM 88, 123-4, 126, 129-30
publications that contain promise of Christ’s soon coming 9T 34
10. Student CT 546-8
should learn lessons of thrift and economy CM 30
should learn to: approach people courteously CM 30
exercise tact in conversing with people CM 30
should sell books dedicated to: educational work CM 30
san. work CM 30
worthy, wise plans to be laid to give special help to 9T 78-9
See also Colporteur work
11. Miscellaneous
accounts of, prompt remittal essential in payment of 7T 175
all real workers among, should receive good wages 5T 403
angels accompany CM 32, 38, 88, 91; CH 464; ChS 134; 6T 314, 319, 335; TM 316
angels draw near when Christ’s name is mentioned by CM 112; 6T 339
angels give, words to speak 6T 314; TM 316
angels give success to CM 121; 6T 320, 335
angels go before, to prepare way CM 88; 6T 319
angels work with CM 111
as gospel workers 6T 321-5
as teacher of health reform CH 462-4
as watchmen must arouse sleeping world 6T 315
banner to be held aloft by CM 122
Bibles sold by, in France GC 231
blessed as are ministers and evangelists 6T 340
books by Reformers were circulated by, in Germany GC 194
books should be sold by, in many different languages 9T 33-4
in towns and cities GW 96
books sold by, God’s care for 6T 313-4
open riches of Christ to many people CM 16
can be: evangelist ChS 147; CM 23
God’s helping hand by opening doors for truth CM 20
can do much to show value of healthful living CH 463
can point the discouraged to God’s word 6T 324
can scatter seeds of truth by his work TM 317
cannot be successful soul winner unless surrendered to God CM 49
cannot do their work in their own strength 6T 319
cherishing and tampering with sin imperils 5T 396-9
Christ accompanies, in his work CM 107
Christ impresses hearts spoken to by 6T 472
Christ knows and watches over His CM 24
church members called to enter God’s service as CM 20
class of, should be instructed and drilled to handle publications CM 55
clothing of, need not be faultless apparel 5T 402
should be neat but not foppish 4T 391
companies should be organized and thoroughly educated to work as CT 546; 9T 171-2
complaint of, re sales of books at reduced price at camp meetings 9T 71-3
correct utterance helps 6T 380
courteous behavior by, may open door of many homes CM 88
deny Christ by loose, lax, and undecided character 5T 406
deportment of 5T 402
dignity of, should correspond to his work 5T 405
difficulty most to be dreaded by, is lack of conversion CM 49
diligence by, doubles his usefulness CM 42
divine assistance assured to 6T 340
divine efficiency promised to, by Christ 9T 34
divisions and distinct parties should not exist among 6T 326
do God’s work in ministering to souls who know not truth 6T 333
do not know and cannot measure result of faithful effort CM 114
do not restrict, to sale of one book CM 138-9
do not select, from floating element in society 4T 389
from people good for nothing else 4T 389
does not need: address of dandy or clown 5T 402
boarding at best hotels 5T 402
stylish and elegant appearance 5T 402
door of temptation for, to go into debt must be closed and barred 6T 337
duty of: to ignorant and debased persons 5T 405
to people who are abusive 5T 405
to people who entertain him CM 88-9
to the bereaved and disheartened 5T 405
to the sore and wounded in spirit 5T 405
encouragement for LS 446-7
enemy uses every means possible to divert, to some other line of work 6T 332
everyone is not fitted to be 4T 390; 6T 333
failure of, because not genuine Christians 6T 317
to pay accounts involves tract societies (book and Bible houses) in debt 6T 337; 7T 175
finances of CM 92-9
first attention of, to be given to books dealing with Bible doctrines 9T 61
five requisites that come to, as they put armor on 6T 333
God calls, back to His work 6T 332
in His work MYP 208
God strengthens and blesses CM 16
God’s helping hand CM 20
good nature of, should never fail 5T 405
great and good work done by 6T 340
haphazard work among, too much 6T 337; 7T 175
have constant angelic ministration 6T 319
health books should be given wide circulation by 6T 326
heart of: must be in his work CM 77; 4T 603
should be imbued with spirit of truth they sell 6T 319
should be kept under Spirit’s control 6T 325
should be kept under Spirit’s influence CM 37
help to give last warning message to world 6T 313
how: can be power wherever they go 5T 396
can gain attention of persons too busy to listen to canvass CM 89
can win respect of people 5T 406
should meet prejudice Ev 446
humble and fervent prayer gives success to 6T 319
hundred, needed where now one 6T 315
hundreds of men should be engaged as 4T 389
important lessons that, need to learn 7T 175
improvement of, no bounds should be placed to 5T 403
in time of: Luther (Martin) GC 178, 194; LS 305
Wycliffe (John) GC 88-9
indebtedness of, embarrasses publishing houses CM 96-7
influence of, in deciding on illustrations of books CW 169
injustice of letting, get into debt CM 94-5
is: engaged in honorable business 5T 404
self-supporting missionary LS 305
lack of miss. spirit among 5T 401-4
learn how to pray as they work 6T 322
light is brought to people by LS 305
love of Christ should lead, to feel it a privilege to diffuse light 5T 403
Luther’s (Martin) writings circulated by, in Germany GC 194; LS 305
men of intellect needed as LS 277
men of well-balanced minds needed as CT 546
men should be educated as CM 31
men should educate themselves for work as CM 31
manner in which, presents truth may decide destiny of a soul 5T 405
manners of, should not disgust people 4T 391-2
many believers who cannot preach can be ChS 147
many people can best learn truth through 6T 315
many souls would never hear warning message except for 6T 313
may not have success he prays for CM 114
meets men of varied minds 5T 405
message of, God prepares hearts to receive CM 107-8
ministers should encourage church members to go out as 6T 470
miss. spirit needed by CM 97-8; 5T 403
monks became, during Reformation LS 305
in Germany GC 194
motives of, angels weigh 5T 396
much responsibility rests upon 6T 314; TM 316
need not board at best hotels 5T 402
Negroes should be trained as Ev 469
not all believers can be 4T 390; 6T 333
not at liberty to act from selfish motives TM 317-8
offered tea should refuse it CH 463
opportunity for, to work till probation closes 6T 478
opportunity of: for personal ministry while selling books 6T 314
to sow beside all waters 6T 314
payment of accounts by 7T 175
person defiled with sin should not be 5T 399
persons desiring to become: need essential instruction Ev 107; FE 107
should be able to speak plainly and distinctly in full and round tones CT 217
persons from floating element in society should not be chosen as 4T 389
persons having made success of nothing should not be 4T 389
persons of ability needed as CM 141; 4T 390
persons of best talent needed as 4T 390
persons of unclean hands and defiled hearts should not be CM 29
persons of uncouth manners are not fit to be CM 65; 4T 603
perverted ideas of, re true honesty CM 96
places of religious freedom will be opened by, when denominations unite with papacy to oppress God’s people 6T 478
power promised to, by Christ CM 108
practical lessons from Bible may be safely presented by CM 103
prayers that should be offered by CM 41-2
promising young men in training as, fund needed to help 2SM 208
reach souls who otherwise would not receive truth 7T 23
Reformers’ writings sold by, in France GC 231
remuneration of 5T 401-2, 403-4
responsible if they make no effort to win souls to Christ 6T 332
rewarded by seeing souls converted 6T 315
righteousness of Christ goes before CM 16
sale of books by, helps pub. house LS 305
sale of health literature by CH 462-3; ChS 152-3; CM 90, 132; 6T 326-8
Satan tries to keep, from selling SDA books CM 115
Satan’s efforts against, angels oppose CM 115
seek to impress, with qualifications essential to success 5T 403
with spirit of true miss. work 5T 403
select, with as much care as in choosing men for ministry 5T 405
selection of 4T 390; 6T 317, 333
care and wisdom needed in 5T 405
discretion needed in 5T 403
self-supporting missionaries can sustain themselves as MH 154
self-supporting miss. work as, church members should do 7T 23
SDA intermediate schools should send forth students as CT 203
should be trained to help in evangelistic work Ev 107; FE 107
special help given to, by God CM 88
Spirit gives words to 6T 325, 472
students in SDA schools should be trained as CH 541-2; CT 546
students should be sent into field as CT 546
success of, as his richest recompense 6T 340
is due to working of angels on hearts 6T 335
successful in sale of books in Europe LS 305
take(s): books to many people who otherwise would never be enlightened 9T 34
message where living preacher cannot go 6T 313
truth to homes of the prejudiced 6T 314
things that disqualify: carelessness in manners CM 78
contentment with superficial attainments CM 78
deception 5T 402
deficient habits 6T 337
dishonesty 6T 337-8
feeling no need of being particular in work CM 78
haphazard work 6T 337
harsh and unkind words and feeling 6T 322
inclination to act the minister and theologian 6T 324-5
insistence on receiving highest wages 5T 402
intemperance 6T 336
laziness and indolence 6T 337
love of gain, dignity, or position 6T 317
mental laziness CM 78
pomposity of manner 5T 402
prevarication 6T 337-8
selfish principles 6T 317
spiritual indolence 6T 332
uncouth manners CM 65
untidiness in dress CM 65
words savoring of self-importance 6T 325
working in loose way 6T 337
zeal not according to knowledge 6T 324-5
tithe should not be used to support 9T 248-9
train and educate, to sell books on present truth 6T 329
train people to work as Ev 470
treasurers’ duty re CM 94
unconverted person is not qualified to be CM 66
undeviating method cannot be marked out for 6T 339
use of gift of speech by 6T 337; TM 316-7
voluntarily involving himself in debt, entangles himself in snare of Satan CM 93-4
wages should not be increased in order to buy 5T 403
Waldenses as CS 303-4; GC 70-2; 5T 406
warned against: borrowing money CM 96
habits of carelessness and slackness 7T 175
looseness in doing business CM 95-6
looseness in management of money CM 95-6
side-line selling and buying CM 97
temptation to reap worldly advantages 6T 318
wide field of miss. effort lies before CH 464; ChS 134
wider circulation of books by, greater will be demand for books making plain Scriptures of truth 4T 392
women should be educated as CM 31
women should educate themselves for work as CM 31
words of, angels listen to 5T 396
work of, equals that of minister CM 8, 45, 97; 6T 321; TM 317
work with God to save souls CM 72
working two and two, advantages obtained by CM 58
young men desiring to be, need mental training and special preparation 5T 390
young men should be educated to become CM 19
young men should labor as ChS 153; CM 19-20, 28, 105, 134; FE 489; MYP 208; 6T 331; 8T 229-30
as missionaries GW 96
young men uneducated, untrained, and unrefined are not qualified to be 5T 390
young men who might be fitted for usefulness as 4T 606
young women should labor as CM 28, 134; FE 489; MYP 208; 8T 229-30
youth called by God to work as CM 19; CT 494-5; FE 488; 8T 229
youth should be trained as Ev 23-4; FE 489; 6T 329-30; 8T 230
youth without religious experience should not be accepted as CM 29
See also Canvassers