II. THE PRACTICAL ESSENTIALS
1. PERSONAL. (1) Personal appearance, cleanliness and neatness is of great value in personal work. (2) Dolefulness frightens men and presents no evidence of gen- uine piety. 2. PREPARATION. Prepare for service by seeking to possess a working knowledge of God's Word. Study the best books upon personal work (Torrey, Mun- hall, A. J. Smith, Evans). Organize a personal workers' class; this will aid in interest and effectiveness. 3. PUSH. Self-cotisciousness aild inertia of spirit are two great foes to service ; the worker needs to constantly spur himself to service 4. PERSEVERANCE. The worker is liable to faint because results are not always imme- diate or apparent. Patience is a splendid asset in personal work (Gal. 6:9; 1 Cor. 15:58). . 5. PERSUASIVENESS. Seek to obtain an immediate decision for Christ. This is often gained by a word of encouragement on the part of the Worker. Aim at results (2 Cor. 5:11; 1 Cor. 9:20-22). 6. POINT OF CONTACT. Study men, their personal characteristics; the modes of approach,, how and when to speak and when to be silent; the art of listening as well as the power of direct, definite address. 7. PROCEDURE. (1) Deal with those of your own sex as a rule. This is important, especially if the worker is a young person. (2) . Deal with the casé privately, if possible. Do not allow other workers to interfere with urgings and directions. (3) Do not exercise undue familiarity with any one. The hands of the workers should not rest upon the shoulders or arms of the person with whom you are dealing. . (4) Find the need of the person, quickly and intelligently; do not stumble on blindly and ignorantly in dealing with men. Guess work is poor work. (5) Do not argue. (6) Exercise Christian courtesy under all circumstances. Do not say sharp things. (7) Do not fear anyone, Insults are few and far between, and will not injure the worker when they do occur.
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