Chapter I: HAVE great heaviness and continued sorrow in my heart. For I could

wish that myself *were accursed from Christ* for my brethren.

_Romans 9:2-3._

*3rd. A realization that SOULS ARE LOST, AND WE MAY be held RESPONSIBLE FOR THEM*.

FOR what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and *lose his own soul*?

_Mark 8:36._

WHEN I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; *if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked* from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but *his blood will I require at thine hand*.

Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

_Ezekiel 33:8-9._

*4th. A WORKING KNOWLEDGE of the Bible is needed.*

It is God’s word that is used by the Spirit in the saving of a soul, and *not man’s word*.

AND take the helmet of salvation, and the *sword of the Spirit*, which is the word of God.

_Ephesians 6:17._

STUDY to *show thyself approved unto God, a workman* that needeth not to be ashamed, *rightly dividing the word of truth*.

_II Timothy 2:15._

SO shall *my word* be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but *it shall accomplish* that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

_Isaiah 55:11._

Through the use of the *word of God*, you are to seek to accomplish the following things.

1st. To show men their *need* of a Savior.

2nd. To show them *Jesus* as the Savior they need.

3rd. To show them *how to make* this Savior their own.

4th. To meet the *difficulties* in the way of their accepting Christ.

5th. The one who would have *real success* must live a *life of prayer*, and be *baptized* with the Holy Ghost.

Notice what the Lord is saying to us, to *encourage us* in our efforts to save souls.

HE that *winneth souls is wise*.

_Proverbs 11:30._

AND they that be *wise shall shine* as the *brightness* of the *firmament*; and they that turn *many* to *righteousness* as the *stars* for *ever* and *ever*.

_Daniel 12:3._

LET him know, that he which *converteth the sinner* from the error of his way shall *save a soul from death*, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

_James 5:20._

God help us to be faithful to our trust!

Personal Work.
*The “soul-winner’s" prayer.*

After having called attention to the qualifications required in personal work there is a special need of emphasizing the fact that *faith in God* and a constant waiting, *in prayer* on the Lord, are preeminently necessary; in connection with the latter we suggest some of the things *for which we need to pray*.

*1st. Pray*. “Lord give me "*getting up*” grace,” that is, courage to confess Christ.

*AND your feet shod* with the preparation of the gospel of peace.

_Ephesians 6:15._

*2nd. Pray*. “Lord give me *walking grace*.”

IN *all* they ways *acknowledge Him*, and He shall *direct thy paths*.

_Proverbs 3:6._

*3rd. Pray*. “Lord *direct me* to the right person.”

WHEN thou goest, *it* (God’s word) *shall lead* thee. (First Clause.)

_Proverbs 6:22._

THEN the *Spirit* said unto Philip, *Go near and join* thyself to the chariot.

_Acts 8:29._

*4th. Pray.* “Lord, show me *what to say*.”

IF any of you *lack wisdom*, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally.

_James 1:5._

THE Lord God hath given me the *tongue* of the learned, *that I should know how to speak a word in season* to him that is weary: He wakeneth morning by morning, He wakeneth mine *ear* to *hear* as the learned.

_Isaiah 50:4._

THOU therefore *gird up thy loins*, and *arise*, and *speak* unto *them* all *that I command thee*: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them.”

_Jeremiah 1:17._

*5th. Pray* that God will *give power to what is said*.

*Pray that God, will carry an the work after we are through.*

Personal work.
*Help in COTTAGE meetings.*

HELP work up the "Cottage Prayer Meetings” and endeavor to get some on your list to attend with you.

When the campaign begins, personally invite those on your list and try to get them to attend *every night*, always calling for and taking one or more with you.

Study and pray about the best and most tactful ways to get the unsaved to the meetings.

1. Give them a timely *tract*.
2. *Quote* to them a *beautiful promise*.
3. Write them a *letter* about salvation.
4. Introduce them to *someone* who will speak about Jesus.
5. When opportunity is given, *speak to them* about becoming a
Christian.
6. *Go with them* to the inquiry room, altar or anxious seat.
7. Ask them to your home and *pray with them there*.
8. Help make every meeting you attend a good one by *some part you
can take*.
9. In public always be *brief* both in prayer and remarks.
10. Have the mind and spirit of Christ with His words dwelling in you
richly, and ever be *ready to answer the Spirit’s call*.
11. *Be true* to your own conscience.

Be not faithless. Let me name some of Satan’s forces to defeat you at this point; *Timidity, Distrust, False Pride, and Fear of Giving Offense*.

Many souls perish because of these. Do they hinder you? Ask for grace and *let God sink* all these with your other *sins* into the *depth at the sea*.

Personal Work.
*Use of the "PRAYER LIST" Card.*

*Pray for your friends*!

THERE are few people who do not have a special influence on at least one other person. Make a list of twelve of your acquaintances—very carefully and prayerfully.

BE careful for nothing; but in *every thing by prayer* and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

_Philippians 4:6._

By so doing you will receive a blessing and see your friends saved.

DON’T wait until the meeting is nearly over, hoping they may get in on the “tidal wave,” or that the evangelist will “shake the tree" so hard they can’t hold on longer. But *pitch in* and do your *best*. (*Hand-picked fruit always keeps better*.) Get them started early so *they* can *work* for *others* during the revival meetings, and also have the help of the meeting to establish their faith.

SHOULD others seem to be working on your list, *say* nothing but tactfully co-operate and work with them.

As a rule select those of your own age and sex. Head your list with *your own name* and then begin with the unsaved person you know and love best, and most desire seeing saved. If all are not converted during the meetings *follow them up afterwards until they are*. Add new names to replace those who become converted and work this plan all the year, “in season and out of season.”

PRAY in private earnestly and aloud for each one by name at least twice a day. *Study* how to bring the most helpful influence to bear on them. Be very careful of your daily life before them and the world.

Keep your list confidential so that none but the Father and yourself know the names you have. Don’t be satisfied unless you see them converted and in the church of *their* choice. Ever afterwards look upon them as your *spiritual children*, assuming *responsibility* for *keeping them from falling*.

Personal Work.

*1st. WHERE to Find Them.*

EVERYWHERE; by our side, in the *home*, in the *school, shop* and *mill*; behind the *counter*, where we stand; on the *street*, where we walk; in the *pew* where we worship; in the *service*, where we sing in the *prayer meeting* and *inquiry room*, at the *altar*, kneeling with us at *family* devotion; yes, *everywhere*. Oh, reader, whatever way your eye shall turn, there stand the lost ones whom Jesus came to save. Find them *quick, quick*! for eternity is drawing nigh.

*2nd. HOW to Reach Them*.

*YOU CAN WIN THEM BY LOVE*.

SAY “God give us hearts big enough to let Jesus and all our neighbors in. Ask the spirit of God to be your guide, for there is an open window to every soul. In many instances, they await your coming, for they have no peace, as God says there is none for the wicked. Go to them in love as Jesus would have gone, take His manner, choose His words. Go and delay not. Here is where courage plays so great a part.

*3rd. WHAT to Tell Them*.

Tell them Jesus loves them. Everybody likes to hear good news.

FOR God so loved the world, (me) that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever *believeth in Him* should not perish, but have *everlasting life*.

_John 3:16._

TELL them that, for the gospel means nothing less. Who ever ran away from glad tidings or messages of great joy?

Tell them the whole Gospel, "To-wit, that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation . . . as though God did beseech you by us; I pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.”

_II Corinthians 5:19-20._

Personal Work.
*HINTS and SUGGESTIONS.*

WORKER’S life text: II Timothy 2:15.

Whatever your feeling of timidity in doing personal work, do not be deterred by fear that you may give offense. Be *natural* and *courteous* in asking the simple question as to personal salvation.

As far as possible converse only with *persons of your own age* or younger, of *your own sex* and walk in life.

Always deal with the inquirer *alone* if you can and in quiet; if some one intrudes, diverting his attention, kindly tell the intruder *to be silent or withdraw*.

After a few words *to ascertain the state* of mind of the inquirer, present the truth you think he needs from the Bible or this little book.

Depend not on your experience or ability to apply the *Word; “It is the Spirit* that quickeneth.”

Do not be in a hurry, *take time to be thorough*; some times in our eagerness to see souls saved, we do not make the way plain.

*Let the Holy Spirit Himself show him* that when he has *believed on the Lord Jesus Christ* he is at once saved.

If persons refuse, and seem to repulse you, *do not be dismayed* or think that you have made a mistake; God often uses such refusals to convict of sin and lead to repentance.

If a person baffles you with difficult questions, hand him over *to a more experienced worker*.

Never advise an inquirer to go home and read his Bible, or pray, or try to do better; this is *losing the present opportunity* with no promise of a future or better one.

Affectionately urge *immediate* decision. *Pray with the inquirer*.

Be cautious; that which is a help to one may not be to another, therefore “*rightly divide the Word of Truth*” And hold them *to what God says* and the acceptance of Christ.

Personal Work.
*Suggestive Scriptures.*

When you come to Christ, does He accept or reject you?

AND him that cometh to me; *I will in no wise cast out*.

_John 6:37._

If you confess your sin to Him, what does He say he does with them?

IF we confess our sins, he is faithful and just *to forgive us our sins,* and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

_I John 1:9._

TO him give all the prophets witness, that through his name *whosoever believeth in him shall receive* remission of sins.

_Acts 10:43._

Who is it that has everlasting life?

*HE that believeth* on the Son hath everlasting llfe.

_John 3:36._

Do you believe? If so, have you life? You say, “I don’t feel any “different.” It is not a matter of *feeling*, but of *believing*, see how God puts the order of things.

IN whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: *in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise*.

_Ephesians 1:13._

After you *believe*, God *seals* you. After you *commit yourself for Christ* confessing Him as your Saviour, the *feeling comes*. Don’t “get the cart before the horse.”

AND this is the *confidence that we have in him*, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us. And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, *we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him*.

_I John 5:14, 15._

GOD is not a man, *that he should lie*; neither the son of man, *that he should repent*: hath he said, and *shall he not do it*? Or hath he spoken, and *shall he not make it good*.

_Numbers 23:19._

Personal Work.
*Fruit promised to faithful effort.*

God has chosen us and sent us forth in His service promising fruit as the result of our work. Christ came to save souls.

FOR the Son of Man is come to *seek* and to *save* that *which was lost*.

_Luke 19:10._

YE have not chosen me, but I *have chosen you*, and ordained you, that *ye* should GO *and bring forth fruit*, and *that your fruit should remain*.

_John 15:16._

GO ye into *all the world* and preach the gospel to *every creature*.

_Mark 16:15._

AND the lord said unto the *servant*, GO *out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in*, that my house may be filled.

_Luke 14:23._

AND he saith unto them, *Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men*.

_Matthew 4:19._

AND he that reapeth *receiveth wages*, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

_John 4:36._

There are wages that come *now as we work*, and there is a *reward* that will *come bye and bye*.

AND *let us not be weary* in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

_Galatians 6:9._

CAST thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it *after many days*.

_Ecclesiastes 11:1._

AND they that be wise shall *shine as the brightness of the firmament*; and *they that turn many to righteousness* as the stars for ever and ever.

_Daniel 12:3._

BEHOLD, I say unto you, *Lift up your eyes*, and look on the fields; for they are *white already to harvest.*

_John 4:35._

LET him know, that he which *converteth the sinner* from the error of his *way* shall *save a soul from death*, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

_James 5:20._

Personal Work.
*FRUIT-BEARERS Chapter.*

The fifteenth chapter of John, is the “fruit Chapter," likening Christ to the *vine*, and us to the *branches*; teaching us our need to abide in Christ, if we would bring forth fruit and have power.

1. I AM the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
2. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every
branch that *beareth fruit*, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth
*more fruit*.

Are you bearing fruit, and purged?

3. Now ye are *clean through the word* which *I* have spoken unto you.

The word cleanses the life, as the *knife* prunes the vine.

4. Abide in me, and I In you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of
itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye except ye abide
in me.

Only as we abide in Christ, can we bear fruit.

5. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in
him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: *for without me ye can do
nothing*.

We can not do, *even a little* without Christ.

6. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is
withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and
they are burned.
7. If ye abide in me, and my words *abide in you*, ye shall ask what
ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

Note the condition in asking, “if ye abide.”

8. Here in is my Father glorified, that ye bear *much fruit*; so shall
ye *be my disciples*.

_John 15:1-8._

In order to *bear fruit*, there must be in the Christian’s life:
1st “*cleansing*” (vs. 2-3.);
2nd “*abiding*.” (v. 4.);
3rd "*obedience*" (v. 10.)

1. “fruit” (v. 2.);
2. “more fruit" (v. 2-10.);
3. “much fruit" (v. 5; 8)

Personal Work.
*For those who feel Too Weak and are Fearful.*

In all our work, God promises to maintain us, see His promises.

AND God is able to make *all grace abound toward you*; that ye, always having *all sufficiency in all things*, may abound to every good work.

_II Corinthians 9:8._

AND he said unto me, My grace is *sufficient for thee*: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.

_II Corinthians 12:9._

*STRENGTH for service.*

*FEAR thou not*: for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: *I will strengthen thee*; yea, I will help thee; yea, *I will uphold thee* with the right hand of my righteousness. . . . For I the Lord thy God *will hold thy right hand*, saying unto thee, *Fear not*; I will help thee.

_Isaiah 41:10, 13._

BE strong and of *a good courage*, fear not, nor *be afraid of them*: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee: *he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee*.

_Deuteronomy 31:6._

Let us *wait on Him and prove* all of these promises!

HE giveth *power to the faint*; and to them that have no might *he increaseth strength*. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: *But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength*; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and *not be weary*; and they shall *walk, and not faint*.

_Isaiah 40:29-31._

BUT my God shall *supply all your need* according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

_Philippians 4:19._