Those in the Highways—Take the books to businessmen, to teachers of the gospel, whose minds have not been called to the special truths for this time. The message is to be given “in the highways,”—to men who take an active part in the world’s work, to the teachers and leaders of the people. Thousands can be reached in the most simple, humble way. The most intellectual, those who are looked upon as the world’s most gifted men and women, are often refreshed by the simple words of one who loves God, and who can speak of that love as naturally as the worldling speaks of the things that interest him most deeply. Often the words well prepared and studied have but little influence. But the true, honest expression of a son or daughter of God, spoken in natural simplicity, has power to open the door to hearts that have long been closed against Christ and His love.—The Review and Herald, January 20, 1903. (CM 39.1) MC VC

Books will reach those who can be reached in no other way,—those living far from any large settlement. I call these the byway hearers. To such ones our canvassers are to carry the books containing the message of salvation. (CM 39.2) MC VC

Our canvassers are to be God’s evangelists, going from house to house in out-of-the-way places, and opening the Scriptures to those they meet. They will find those who are willing and anxious to learn from the Scriptures....I greatly desire to do all in my power to reach those in the highways and the byways.—Letter 155, 1903. (CM 39.3) MC VC