VOL. XXXVII AUGUST 1 No. 15
A. D. 1916--A.M. 6044

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CONTENTS

How We Attain Development as New
Creatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Operation of the Holy Spirit in Us. . . 227
How the Husbandman Deals With His Vine. . . 228
Mortification of the Deeds of the Body. 228
Divine Recompense to Those Who Sacrifice. . 229
Re Partially Wilful Sins Before
Consecration. . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
We Reap What We Sow . . . . . . . . . . 230
The Thought of God (Poem) . . . . . . . . . 230
Sowing to the Flesh--The Result Death . . . 231
The Riot at Ephesus . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Reformation Costing Sacrifice . . . . . 232
Journeying Toward Jerusalem . . . . . . . . 234
Especial Dangers Amongst Elders . . . . 235
"Day and Night With Tears". . . . . . . 236
Munitions-Militarist Conspiracy . . . . . . 237
Minneapolis--Winnipeg--Sioux City--
Newport Conventions . . . . . . . . . 237
Interesting Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

GENERAL CONVENTIONS

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. For assignments address F.P. Sherman, 808 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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SPECIAL RATES TO NIAGARA FALLS CONVENTION

Many of the Railroads sell special Excursion tickets to Niagara Falls. We recommend inquiring of your Ticket Agent respecting Excursion rates before purchasing.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company offers a $7.50 excursion rate, round-trip from Pittsburg. Whether other Railroads have a cheaper offer, we do not know. Bible Students going from nearby towns can buy to Pittsburg and there purchase the Excursion ticket mentioned.

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DOCTOR JONES' PACIFIC COAST EXCURSION

All considering attendance at Los Angeles Convention, Sept. 2 to 10, or Seattle Convention, Sept. 14 to 17, or both, are advised to consult W.L. Jones, 4100 Mich. Ave., Chicago.

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"SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE"

We learn that amongst Bible Students there is a division of sentiment in respect to some of the newspapers publishing Pastor Russell's sermons. Surely each person is at liberty to patronize whichever paper he finds most convenient in price, etc., and, in his judgment, most likely to be helpful in scattering the sermons amongst people who are not acquainted with the Truth! Each should consider the Lord's will in the matter, and each has a perfect right to express his judgment to others. We counsel that all papers publishing the sermons be considered as friendly, and advise that the Brethren in expressing their views use logic and not bitterness, and that the Lord's will and not personal prejudice shall prevail--"Speaking the Truth in Love."

The Society's thought is that the Truth is best served by the encouragement of newspapers which reach large numbers of outside readers.

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BETHEL HYMNS FOR SEPTEMBER

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 September follow: (1) 164; (2) 12; (3) 328; (4) 114; (5) 300; (6) 107; (7) 145; (8) 149; (9) 1; (10) 191; (11) 4; (12) 19; (13) 228; (14) 139; (15) 111; (16) 100; (17) 109; (18) Vow; (19) 279; (20) 307; (21) 333; (22) 165; (23) 113; (24) 66; (25) 71; (26) 208; (27) 105; (28) 226; (29) 119; (30) 313.

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STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES

THESE STUDIES ARE RECOMMENDED TO STUDENTS AS VERITABLE "BIBLE
KEYS." PRICES ARE NET AND BARELY COVER COST OF PRODUCTION.

SERIES I., "The Plan of the Ages," gives an outline of the Divine Plan revealed in the Bible, relating to man's redemption and restitution: 384 pages, in embossed cloth, 35c. (1s. 6d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.)

This volume has been published as a special issue of our journal at the extremely low price of 5c. a copy, in any quantity, postage included. (To foreign countries, 9c.) This enables people of slender purse to herald far and wide the good tidings in a most helpful form.

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.)

SERIES III., "Thy Kingdom Come," considers prophecies which mark events connected with the "Time of the End," the glorification of the Church and the establishment of the Millennial Kingdom; it also contains a chapter on the Great Pyramid, showing its corroboration of the dates and other teachings of the Bible: 384 pages, in embossed cloth, 35c. (1s. 6d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.)

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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VOL. XXXVII AUGUST 15 NO. 16
A. D. 1916--A.M. 6044

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CONTENTS

Confession of Sin Essential to Forgiveness.......243
Basis of True Fellowship....................243
Shortcomings and Faults are Sins............244
Injustice to the Brethren Inexcusable.......244
Military Duty Exemptions in Britain..............245
Ordinations--True and False......................246
Some Important Questions....................246
St. Paul's Sorrows and Joys......................248
The Arrest of St. Paul...........................249
St. Paul a Prisoner in the Castle................251
The Divine Scroll--Who is Worthy to
Look Therein?.........................252
Deep Things Unfolded at Jordan..............252
Gradual Opening of the Seals................253
Norfolk Convention a Success.....................253
Our Vow Unto the Lord............................253
Interesting Letters..............................254
A Voice From London Office..................254
Objectors Sing, "Stand Up for Jesus!".......255
"V.D.M." Questions Found Profitable.........255

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GENERAL CONVENTIONS

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. For assignments address F.P. Sherman, 808 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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NIAGARA FALLS CONVENTION

This is a most beautiful place in which to hold a Convention of Bible students. The surroundings are ideal, and the friends remember with appreciation the last Convention held there. Perhaps no time of the year other than August 19 to 22 would be better for this Convention. Brother Russell expects to be there on Sunday and Monday, August 20th and 21st, the very midst of the Convention. This location is specially convenient for the Canadian friends, and we are hoping that a good many of them may be in attendance. Friends from the States will appreciate this privilege of meeting with their Canadian brethren. We are hoping for a good attendance. The Program seems to be one of the best, and the speakers are able brethren.

$5.00 excursions are announced from Pittsburgh--and possibly from other points--for the 19th.

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RAILROAD RATES TO NASHVILLE CONVENTION

Thirty-five railroads in the South, composing the Southern Passenger Association with headquarters at Atlanta, Ga., Joseph Richardson, Chairman, have issued Joint Passenger Tariff, No. Exc. 6747, publishing reduced rate arrangement on account of the I.B.S.A. Convention to be held in Nashville, August 24-27. The rate is a very attractive one, about one-half the usual fare. No doubt this will enable many to attend who would not feel able to go if a higher rate were in force.

The Capitol building will be used for the sessions of the Convention, and the great Ryman Auditorium will be used for the DRAMA. Pastor Russell will give a public lecture in one of the largest theaters. The Program, we believe, is an excellent one; and the speakers are able.

When purchasing ticket, ask for Excursion rate to Nashville, Tenn., and return, according to Joint Passenger Tariff Exc. 6747, in effect August 22d, 23d, 24th. In case your town is not on this tariff, your ticket agent will be able to figure your fare from your place to the nearest point covered by the tariff, from which latter place, you will have the benefit of the one and one-half cent excursion rate.

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