VOL. XXXVII. JULY 1 No. 13
A. D. 1916--A.M. 6044

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CONTENTS

Signs of the Presence of the King. . . . . . . . . 195
"Saved as Through Fire". . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Invulnerability of the Truth . . . . . . . . . 196
Seeking Membership in God's Kingdom. . . . . . . . 197
True and False Ideas of the Kingdom. . . . . . 197
St. Paul at Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Some Mocked at the Resurrection. . . . . . . . 200
Good, Better, Best in Bible Study. . . . . . . . . 200
St. Paul at Corinth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Eighteen Months of Teaching. . . . . . . . . . 202
Glorying in the Cross of Christ. . . . . . . . . . 203
Significance of the Cross. . . . . . . . . . . 203
Earthly vs. Heavenly Wisdom. . . . . . . . . . 203
Lesson of the Blighted Fig Tree. . . . . . . . . . 204
The Fig Tree a Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Love in the Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Pastoral Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
A Fourteen-Year-Old Martyr . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
"Let Him Buy a Sword". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Interesting Letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

GENERAL CONVENTIONS

ST. LOUIS, MO.--June 22-25. For assignments address J. H. Hoeveler, 6126 Waterman Ave. Friends coming from the South to this convention should inquire of Ticket Agent for Excursion Rates.

SIOUX CITY, IA.--July 6-9. For assignments address A. J. Strite, 1422 W. 5th St.

NEWPORT, R.I.--July 9-16. For assignments address Mrs. Anna R. Calvert, 12 Everett St.

PORTLAND, ME.--July 21-23. For assignments address A. F. Buxton, 55 Chestnut St.

NORFOLK, VA.--July 22-30. For assignments address P. L. Derring, 216 12th St.

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.--Aug. 19-22. For assignments address A. Fossbraey, 727 Pine Ave.

NASHVILLE, TENN.--Aug. 24-27. For assignments address Milton E. Confehr, 1516 McGavock St.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.--Sept. 2-10. The Long Beach Convention has been transferred to Los Angeles. For assignments address F.P. Sherman, 808 S. Figueroa St.

SEATTLE, WASH.--Sept. 14-17. For assignments address H.G. Babcock, 2410 First Ave., W.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.--Sept. 16-24. For assignments address C. Hilton Ellison, 2704 Wells St.

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PHOTO-DRAMA SCENARIO

De Luxe Edition, gilt 85c; Cloth edition, 35c; Paper edition, 15c--includes postage.

Colporteur rates, 50% off collect, or charge postage or express.

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BETHEL HYMNS FOR AUGUST

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 August follow: (1) 27; (2) 333; (3) 152; (4) 313; (5) 1; (6) 46; (7) 58; (8) 119; (9) 60; (10) 130; (11) 324; (12) 277; (13) 114; (14) 117; (15) 226; (16) 91; (17) 105; (18) 194; (19) 23; (20) 7; (21) 154; (22) 66; (23) 325; (24) 78; (25) 296; (26) 19; (27) 57; (28) 165; (29) Vow; (30) 107; (31) 113.

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STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES

THESE STUDIES ARE RECOMMENDED TO STUDENTS AS VERITABLE "BIBLE
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SERIES II., "The Time is at Hand," treats of the manner and time of the Lord's Second Coming, considering the Bible Testimony on this subject: 384 pages, in embossed cloth, 35c. (1s. 6d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.)

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SERIES IV., "The Battle of Armageddon," shows that the dissolution of the present order of things is in progress, and that all the panaceas offered are valueless to avert the predicted end. It marks in these events the fulfilment of prophecy, noting specially our Lord's great prophecy of Matt. 24and Zech. 14:1-9: 688 pages, in embossed cloth, 35c. (1s. 6d.) India paper edition, 85c. (3s. 6-1/2d.)

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SERIES VI., "The New Creation," deals with the Creative Week (Genesis 1 and 2), and with the Church, God's "New Creation." It examines the personnel, organization, rites, ceremonies, obligations and hopes appertaining to those called and accepted as members of the Body under the Head: 750 pages, in embossed cloth, 35c. (1s. 6d.) India paper edition, 85c. (3s. 6-1/2d.)

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Also published in foreign languages as follows: German and Swedish, six vols.; Dano-Norwegian, five vols.; Greek, four vols.; Finnish, three vols.; French, two vols.; Hollandish, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Arabic, Roumanian, Chinese, Japanese, one vol. each; bound in cloth, uniform with English edition, prices the same.

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VOL. XXXVII JULY 15 No. 14
A. D. 1916--A.M. 6044

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CONTENTS

"Lest We Forget" . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Self Our Special Battle-Ground . . . . .211
Never Presume Upon God's Mercy . . . . .212
Careless Ones Unfit for the Kingdom. . .212
What Is Universal Redemption?. . . . . . . .213
Universal Salvation Explained. . . . . .214
"Called" (Poem). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
"The Greatest Thing in the World". . . . . .215
Superiority of the Tongue of Love. . . .215
Lessons Taught in the School of Christ .216
The Grace of Giving. . . . . . . . . . . . .217
The Benefits of Systematic Charity . . .218
Liberality an Index of Love. . . . . . .218
Office of Advocate and Mediator Contrasted .220
Conscience and the War . . . . . . . . . . .220
At Peace Amongst Yourselves. . . . . . . . .221
Militarism and Conscience. . . . . . . . . .222
Berean Lessons and Pilgrim Visits. . . . . .223
Pilgrim Brother Barton Gone Home . . . . . .223
The St. Louis Convention . . . . . . . . . .223

GENERAL CONVENTIONS

SIOUX CITY, IA.--July 6-9. For assignments address A. J. Strite, 1422 W. 5th St.

NEWPORT, R.I.--July 9-16. For assignments address Mrs. Anna R. Calvert, 12 Everett St.

PORTLAND, ME.--July 21-23. For assignments address A. F. Buxton, 55 Chestnut St.

NORFOLK, VA.--July 22-30. For assignments address P. L. Derring, 216 12th St.

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.--Aug. 19-22. For assignments address A. Fosbraey, 727 Pine Ave.

NASHVILLE, TENN.--Aug. 24-27. For assignments address Milton E. Confehr, 1516 McGavock St.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.--Sept. 2-10. The Long Beach Convention has been transferred to Los Angeles. For assignments address F.P. Sherman, 808 S. Figueroa St.

SEATTLE, WASH.--Sept. 14-17. For assignments address H.G. Backbock, 2410 First Ave., W.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.--Sept. 16-24. For assignments address C. Hilton Ellison, 2704 Wells St.

DAYTON, O.--October 5-8. For assignments address Dr. Chas. E. Kerney, 475 S. Broadway.

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NEWPORT CONVENTION TRANSPORTATION

Special New England rates to Newport, R.I., are as follows:

(1) On the Certificate Plan or

(2) Special Convention Rate, 2 cents per mile.

Tickets to be sold and certificates issued and good going July 8, 9 and 10 and returning to reach original starting point not later than midnight of July 19.

(3) Or Mileage Book or

(4) Ten or more traveling together can get one ticket for the party at cheapest rate or

(5) Sound Steamers can be used. The Bay State Line from N.Y. City to Newport, $2.05; Stateroom for 2, $1.00. Colonial Line, $2.35; Stateroom for 2, $1.00.

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NORFOLK CONVENTION RATES

GENTLEMEN:--A very low rate will be named by the Seaboard Air Line Railway to Norfolk and return, account above mentioned Convention, with suitable selling dates and limits. We are the direct line from this territory to Norfolk. The round trip will be approximately three cents per mile, and we will be glad to furnish the exact rate from any point in the South when requested to do so.

The best train for those attending from this territory to use is our train No. 6, leaving Birmingham 9:50 a.m., July 21st (Friday), passing Wellington, 11:44 a.m.; Cedartown, 12:54 Noon; Atlanta, 3:00 p.m.; Athens, 5:17 p.m.; Greenwood, 8:39 p.m., arriving Norfolk 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Saturday, July 22d.

We expect to provide extra equipment on this train, of whatever style is desired, to take care of those using it, and are anxious to have advice as soon as possible how many will go, whether they will want Pullman, and if so, if they will want it all the way through to Norfolk, or just for the night, so that ample accommodations can be provided for. Please address

Yours very truly, FRED GEISSLER,

Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., Atlanta, Ga.

From other points, excursion rates may be had to Old Point Comfort, near Norfolk. Remember that the special rates for parties of ten apply on all railroads at all times when the party travels on one ticket.

From New York City the rate, all rail, or rail and water, is $14.00 the round trip. The stateroom will be extra--$1.00 via Washington or Baltimore.

The all-water route, $14.00, includes stateroom and meals-- Old Dominion Line.

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POLISH CONVENTION

CHICAGO--JULY 1-4. This is the second Polish Convention of this season; the first being held at Toledo, O., in June.

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ARMENIAN CONVENTION

PROVIDENCE, R.I., JULY 2-4.

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