The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-03-25

4z&M REGIONS Wnere 10
begin and how to
expand their work until they had
reached the utternost parts of the
earth. This command has never been
revoked and in principle it applies to
us as directly as it applied to the
apostles who heard the command
from the Masters lips.
witnessing does not mean that we
are to stop every person we meet and
begin to talk religion to him. Such
a course would probably be unwise
and in a short time bring us into such
disrepute that the value Of our testl-
mony would be seriously impaired.
In order to witness effectively enc
ought to observe certain rules.
1. Choose an opportune time and
place. 1t Is not wise to stop one who
is running for train to inquire about
his soul; neither Is it the highest wis
dom to give hungry man tract.
Far better give him cup Of coffee.
Then, while he is slipping the coffee,
you can give him the gospel.
1t is a good plan to lay people un-
der some slight obligation. If your
neighbor in the car has no paper, buy
one, and after glancing at it, pass 1t
to him. After he has read it the most
natural thing is to open conversation
about the news of the day, and from
this you can pass to more important
topics.
Remember that persons are often
more ready TO talk about religion with
strangers than with those whom they
know. Remember that the Holy Spirit
is all the while convicting people OF
sin, the providence of God is contin-
ualIy softening hearts and preparing
the way for some one to drop in the
good seed of the gospel.
2. Watch for souls as those that
must give account. When an insur-
ance agent is introduced to man, his
first thought u.s., How old is that man,
and how much life insurance does he
carry?" and ne isn't long in finding
out, either.
So should it be our business, when
we meet a man, to think of his soul
and the possible ways of helping him.
Do not always walk home from
church the same way and with the
same person. Join some one who is
not a Christian and give your testi-
mony as you walk along.
8. Obey every prompting of the
Holy Spirit. 1t required some grace
for Philip to leave great revival at
Samaria and journey down the.desert
road to GAIA on on unknown errand.
If he had been like some Christians,
he would have argued with the Lord
about the matter until he had missed
his opportunity; but, as it was, "he
arose and went" without one word Of
remonstrance. He arrived at the
crossroads just in time to intercept
the treasurer 0f the great Ethiopian
empire, and he had the joy of lead
ing him to Christ. Had he arrived
five minutes later, his journey would
have been in vain.
One Of the secrets of success In
Christian work is to obey the Spirit
promptly. DR.. A. G. Dixon was hur-
rying to church one night when he
saw three young men talking by the
wayside. Just as he passed he felt
led to speak to them. He went back,
and asked whether they were Chris
tians. Two Of them replied in the af-
firmative. He then invited them to
church.
The one that was not a Christian
said, "We haven't time to go, as we
are examining for examinations"
Doctor Dixon simply replied, "Are
you ready for the great examination,
my friend?" and passed on.
That night the young man that said
he had not time. came to the service
and accepted Christ. He is now a
preacher of the gospel.
The writer was walking down the
street one day when he mel friend,
who said to him, Howard, don't you
expect to become a Christian some
timer"
"Why yes, presume so. suppose
every one expects to become a Chris
tian some time"
.Don't you think it would be wise
thing if you were to accept Christ as
your Saviour now?"
probably. If it is good thing to
do at all, I suppose the sooner 1t is
done, the better"
"Well, Howard, will you accept
Christ now?"
/ hesitated moment, and then an
swered, Eyes" And that is the way
was led to Christ.