Had its beginning in D. L. Moody's conviction and understanding of the vital need for low-priced books carrying the gospel message to all classes. It was after he had tried in vain to secure books for inquirers, at a local book store in a Wisconsin town, that he set about to establish a Colportage Department in connection with his Chicago school for training Christian workers. Founded in 1894, in connection with the Bible Institute for Home and Foreign Missions, as the school was then called, this Association has continued to deliver, through means of the printed page, messages that convict of sin, quicken the devotional life, arouse to evangelistic effort and missionary activity. It has carried the gospel where church privileges were wanting, or not embraced, and is doing so yet. Young and old have felt its influence to counteract the opposition of Satan.

      Terms are cheerfully quoted to those who would seriously consider "book missionary," or colportage work in co-operation with this Association. Previous experience not essential. Full printed instructions and suggestions promptly provided. Your spare time can be employed very profitably. The more time given, the better the results.

      The eye of faith sees the rapid extension of this work, with some opposition, no doubt, but there is need for many more helpers, to co-operate in bringing things to pass. Diligent and consecrated men and women are needed and you are urged to write for further information.

[HVN 124]