VOL. XXXVII. JANUARY 1 NO. 1
A. D. 1916--A. M. 6044

CONTENTS

Views from The Watch Tower . . . 3
Jehovah Chastening the World . . 3
Jehovah's Act--His Strange Act . . 4
Glorious Opportunities at Hand . . 4
Smiting of Jordan by Elijah . . . 4
"Strong in Faith" . . . . . 5
Militarism and Navalism--How Long? . 5
The Jews as War Sufferers . . . 6
A Token of My Covenant (Poem) . . . 7
1915--Foreign Branch Reports . . . 8
He Ascended, Leading Captives . . . 11
Wrong Views of the Kingdom . . . 11
An Error--Christ's Kingdom Future. . 12
The Spirit at Pentecost . . . . . 13
Meaning of Pentecostal Blessing . . 13
Gifts and Fruits of Spirit . . . 14
St. Peter's Pentecostal Sermon . . . 14
Divine Favor About to Return to Israel 15
The Curse to be Rolled Away . . . 15

PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
"BROOKLYN TABERNACLE," 13-17 HICKS ST.,
BROOKLYN, N. Y., U. S. A.

Foreign Agencies:-British Branch: LONDON TABERNACLE Lancaster Gate, London, W. German Branch: Unterdorner Str., 76, Barmen. Australasian Branch: Flinders Building, Flinders St., Melbourne. Please address the SOCIETY in every case.

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THE EUREKA DRAMA VERY SUCCESSFUL

The dear friends who are reporting on the EUREKA DRAMA are sending in excellent reports. The public are very appreciative of the DRAMA and many cards are being handed in. We regret, however, that we hear from only a small proportion of the DRAMAS that are in your hands. We hope that none of you are allowing this talent in your possession to lie idle. The winter season is a very favorable time, especially in country districts; and school boards will, doubtless, be very glad to cooperate by furnishing schoolhouses. Court-houses are also desirable. In many places where the law does not permit the showing of the moving pictures on Sundays, Picture Theatres are obtainable for the Free DRAMA at practically the cost of light and janitorage.

In corresponding with us respecting DRAMA, please indicate on envelope, EUREKA DRAMA, or PHOTO-DRAMA.

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BROTHER RUSSELL AT THE TEMPLE

Answering many inquiries, we announce that Brother Russell endeavors to serve at the New York City Temple on the first Sunday of each month. In the forenoon of such days there is a baptism service, with every provision for those finding it convenient to be immersed at that time. A Congregational Meeting for the consideration of the activities of the Church is appointed for the Saturday evening preceding the first Sunday of each month. This meeting is appointed for the Temple, W. 63d St., New York.

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BETHEL HYMNS FOR FEBRUARY

After the close of the hymn the Bethel family listens to the reading of "My Vow Unto the Lord," then joins in prayer. At the breakfast table the MANNA text is considered. Hymns for February follow: (1) 114; (2) 221; (3) 4; (4) 300; (5) 67; (6) 91; (7) 324; (8) 155; (9) 95; (10) 12; (11) 27; (12) 273; (13) 50; (14) 32; (15) 145; (16) 240; (17) 307; (18) 258; (19) 18; (20) 194; (21) 281; (22) 296; (23) 7; (24) 44; (25) 130; (26) 176; (27) 108; (28) 170; (29) 3.

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STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES
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THESE STUDIES ARE RECOMMENDED TO STUDENTS AS VERITABLE "BIBLE
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VOL. XXXVII. JANUARY 15 NO. 2
A. D. 1916--A. M. 6044

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CONTENTS

"Lord, Teach Us to Pray" . . . . . 19
Knowledge of Truth Necessary . . 19
Our Lives to Be a Prayer . . . . 20
Conditions of Effective Prayer . . 21
The Kingdom at the Door . . . . 23
Natural Israel Not Heirs to Spiritual
Promises . . . . . . . 24
No Spiritual Promises Before Christ . 24
Called by God to Highest Place . . 24
144,000 Called . . . . . . 25
"And Sitting Down, They Watched Him" . . 25
The Sons of God . . . . . . 26
St. Peter's Sermon on Restitution . . 27
Obeying God Rather Than Men . . . . 28
The Value of Moderation . . . . . 29
Some Interesting Items . . . . . 30
Sharp P. O. Censorship . . . . 30
Eureka Drama Work . . . . . 30
An Indian's Enthusiasm for the Truth . 31
"An Ecclesiastical Battle" . . . 31

PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
"BROOKLYN TABERNACLE," 13-17 HICKS ST.,
BROOKLYN, N. Y., U. S. A.

Foreign Agencies:--British Branch: LONDON TABERNACLE, Lancaster Gate, London, W. German Branch: Unterdorner Str., 76, Barmen. Australasian Branch: Flinders Building, Flinders St., Melbourne. Please address the SOCIETY in every case.

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ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $1.00 (4s.) IN ADVANCE.
SEND MONEY BY EXPRESS, BANK DRAFT, POSTAL ORDER, OR REGISTERED.
FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY FOREIGN MONEY ORDERS, ONLY.
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Terms to the Lord's Poor as Follows:--All Bible Students who, by reason of old age, or other infirmity or adversity, are unable to pay for this Journal, will be supplied Free if they send a Postal Card each May stating their case and requesting its continuance. We are not only willing, but anxious, that all such be on our list continually and in touch with the STUDIES, etc.

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ALSO FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH AND DANISH EDITIONS.
SAMPLE COPIES FREE.
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ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER AT THE POSTOFFICE DEPT., OTTAWA, CANADA.
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BRETHREN WILL KINDLY REMEMBER

All checks and money orders of the Society should be made out and sent to the WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY, and not to individuals.

Write as plainly as possible--especially your name and full address at the head of each letter.

Orders for books, etc., should be on a sheet of paper separate from your letter.

If you have occasion to reply to one of our letters and see it marked "File A," or "File R," etc., please include this in the address on the envelope, so that your letter may reach the correspondent who wrote to you.

We thank our readers for interesting clippings sent in from time to time during the past year--especially for those which gave the date and name of paper from which they were clipped.

We have Volunteer matter ready now for 1916. Orders are being filled as received. Do not allow valuable time to slip by unimproved. The people are hearing and reading now as never before.

MONEY BY MAIL UNSAFE

A money order costs little and is safe. Plain writing of your full address is also a safeguard.

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I. B. S. A. BEREAN BIBLE STUDIES
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

Questions from Manual on Series Third of
"STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES"
STUDIES III.-IV.

Week of February 6..Q.21 to 28 Week of February 20..Q.37 to 44 Week of February 13..Q.29 to 36 Week of February 27..Q. 1 to 7

Question Manuals on Vol. III., STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES, 5c. each; or 50c. per dozen, postpaid.

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