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The Fundamentals In connection with this same little volume, there are cer tain practical notes which we would also give to you: “One cannot use God’s Word without studying it. “You cannot win others to Christ unless you believe in Him and keep near Him yourself. “He must work through you. ‘Apart from Me ye can do nothing.’ “Prayer must be a reality and a power to you. ‘Ask, and ye shall receive.’ “Confidence in Christ’s power must attend your effort. ‘I can do all things in Him which strengtheneth me.’ “Common sense means putting yourself in the other man’s place. Do not merely argue. Use the Word of God. “Do not do all the talking; win the confidence of the one for whom you are working, and let him tell his story. “Do not be in haste. Remember ‘God’s delays are not denials.’ Work and wait. Be patient and persistent. “Pray with your man as well as for him. Don’t be afraid of falling on your knees in the presence of another. “Get him to pray for himself. “Learn to pray anywhere and in any posture—in an office or an automobile, in a quiet spot on the street, standing, sit ting or kneeling, but always reverently. “Get your man alone. Do not present the matter when another is present. (Exceptional cases may occur, as at times when talking with husband and wife.) “Study your case beforehand (when possible). ¥“Do not approach your case with fear but with prayer and faith. ‘I t shall be given unto you . . . . what you shall speak.’ “Learn how by doing, and gain confidence through expe rience. “Remember you are not only Christ’s representative but that God’s Holy Spirit is working through you. The power is His. “Approach and do your work with a happy heart and with joy. Always show that ‘the joy of Jehovah is your strength.’ “Beware of the temptation to postpone. The evil one prompts such suggestion. Many a man is never asked to give his heart to Christ because a good impulse was averted by in decision and the false plea of ‘a better time to speak.’
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