VOL. XXXIV APRIL 1 No. 7
A. D. 1913--A. M. 6041
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CONTENTS
"Shall a Nation be Born at Once?"................. 99
Two Classes Born in Zion...................... 99
Rejoice With Jerusalem........................100
Qualities and Attributes of Jehovah...............101
The Omnipotence of Jehovah....................101
"God is Love".................................102
The Permission of Evil........................102
The Conflict Between Flesh and Spirit.............103
The Conflict Ends with Death..................104
Discerning the Will of God........................104
The Oneness of the Body of Christ.................105
The Gospel of Hope................................106
"The Whole Creation Groaneth".................106
Gethsemane (Poem).................................107
Hated Without a Cause.............................107
"If We Suffer With Him".......................108
Afflicted, Yet a Comforter........................109
The Value of Adversity........................110
An Interesting Letter.............................111
Berean Questions in Scripture Studies.............111
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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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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ON MEMORIAL SUNDAY
On April 20th, at 10 a. m., at Brooklyn Tabernacle, an opportunity will be given for symbolic baptism.
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1913--GENERAL CONVENTIONS--1913
We are giving timely notice of this year's Conventions to permit the friends to arrange their affairs accordingly, and to decide which they may prefer to attend. Places and dates
as follows:
Pertle Springs, Mo. (near Warrensburg).......June 1-8
Hot Springs, Ark.............................June 1-8
Madison, Wis...........................June 29-July 6
Springfield, Mass..........................July 13-20
Toronto, Canada............................July 20-27
Asheville, N. C............................July 20-27
Mountain Lake Park, Md.....................July 20-27
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BETHEL HYMNS FOR MAY
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 May follow: (1) 165; (2) 1; (3) 160; (4) 176; (5) 191; (6) 327; (7) 12; (8) 130; (9) 260; (10) 324; (11) 195; (12) 145; (13) 90; (14) 312; (15) 315; (16) 108; (17) 299; (18) 314; (19) 301; (20) 72; (21) 201; (22) 107; (23) 109; (24) 87; (25) 16; (26) 257; (27) 5; (28) 29; (29) 135; (30) 151; (31) 93.
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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES
Series VI., Study XIV.--Sundry Earthly
Obligations of the New Creation.
MAY 4
Read p. 568, par. 2, to p. 571, par. 1.
(13) What is the Scriptural injunction with respect to indorsing notes for others? P. 568, par. 2.
(14) How should the New Creation regulate their household affairs with respect to petty borrowing and lending, as between neighbors? P. 569, par. 1, 2.
(15) How should the borrowing of time by others be regarded by the New Creation? P. 570, par. 1.
(16) What beautiful example did our Lord set us with respect to waiting for a positive invitation and assurance of welcome before accepting hospitalities? P. 570, par. 2.
(17) To what extent should New Creatures permit themselves to be imposed upon by uninvited guests, whether "brethren" or relatives according to the flesh? P. 571, par. 1.
MAY 11
Read p. 572, par. 1, to p. 574, par. 3.
"TAKE NO THOUGHT FOR THE MORROW."
(18) Does Matthew 6:34,19,20, teach us to make no provision for the future? What example has the Heavenly Father set us in this respect? P. 572, par. 1.
(19) What is the proper interpretation of Matt. 6:34? P. 572, par. 2.
(20) What is the difference between carefulness and anxious care respecting the morrow, and how is this illustrated in Scripture? P. 573, par. 1.
(21) Does Matt. 6:19,20, imply carelessness in respect to the daily interests of the present life? P. 573, par. 2.
(22) How should all who have "chosen Christ" as their Master regard their earthly possessions? P. 573, par. 3; P. 574, par. 1.
(23) How should money be regarded by the New Creation? P. 574, par. 2, 3.
MAY 18
Read p. 575, par. 1, to p. 578, par. 1.
(24) What does full consecration to the Lord require of the poor as well as the rich? P. 575, par. 1.
(25) Suggest what further explanation our Lord might have given "the rich young man," had he possessed the proper heart-condition. P. 576, par. 1, 2.
(26) Does consecration of our all to the Lord imply that all our means must be used exclusively in religious work? P. 576, par. 3; P. 577, par. 1.
(27) What instructions do the Scriptures give with respect to making future provision for our families? P. 577, par. 2.
(28) What is the duty of every parent with respect to reasonable provision for his children's present and future interests and necessities? P. 578, par. 1.
MAY 25
Read p. 578, par. 2, to p. 582, par. 2.
ORGANIZATIONS FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT.
(29) Is the question of Insurance a religious or a purely business proposition? P. 578, par. 2.
(30) In a case where the wife is not in sympathy with Present Truth, what course would be advisable on the part of the husband? P. 579, par. 1.
(31) In view of the great Time of Trouble, what may be expected of Insurance Companies, especially those of a fraternal character? P. 579, par. 2; P. 580, par. 1.
(32) Should the New Creation become members of Masonic or other secret societies? P. 580, par. 2; P. 581, par. 1.
(33) What liberty of choice may the New Creation exercise in the matter of joining other mutual-benefit associations, not of a religious nature? P. 581, par. 2.
(34) What advice is suggested regarding membership in labor organizations? P. 582, par. 1, 2.
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VOL. XXXIV APRIL 15 No. 8
A. D. 1913--A. M. 6041
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CONTENTS
God's Sympathy for His People.....................115
The Lord's Method of Deliverance..............115
The Time, My Soul, Is Short (Poem)................116
Privileges of the Sons of God.....................117
The Divine Object in Answering Prayer.........117
Training for Membership in the Kingdom............118
Lessons in Every Experience of Life...........118
The New Creature's Struggle for Existence.........119
Death of the Flesh Essential..................119
Cross-Bearing a Privilege.........................120
Cross-Bearing the Way of Growth...................121
"What Shall I Render Unto the Lord?"
(Poem)......................................121
Re Christ's Resurrection..........................122
The Gifts of Whitsuntide..........................123
"Ye Are All One Body".........................124
The Sowing and the Reaping........................125
Many Stripes and Few Stripes..................125
The Abrahamic and the New Covenant................127
An Interesting Question...........................127
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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PLEASE REMEMBER THESE THINGS
Give your full address at the top of each letter you write, and please print it if you cannot write plainly. Please address your communications to the WATCH TOWER SOCIETY, whether in Brooklyn or London or Melbourne. Only very personal matters should be addressed to the Editor--Pastor C. T. RUSSELL. Our work here is different in the various departments; for instance, the Pilgrim Department, the Colporteur Department, the Volunteer Department, the Convention Committee, etc. In case the subject matter of your letter makes it specially appropriate to one or another of those Departments, please add the same to the address, but always make the main address the WATCH TOWER SOCIETY.
The general Convention season is approaching, and we desire to know about how many to expect at each of the different gatherings. We have purposely scattered them this year, so that no one of them may be too large or unwieldy. Experience shows that better spiritual results are obtained when the crowd is not too large. We prefer Conventions ranging from a thousand to two thousand, rather than either larger or smaller ones. We have taken your interest into consideration in the arrangements, and hope that all may be pleased, and still more than usually profited. Scattering of the Conventions permits the attendance of some who could not so well be present at a greater distance from their homes, which would involve greater expense for travel.
We note again, as formerly, that no one should endeavor to attend a Convention expecting the cost to come under $1.35 per day. We can procure rooms at fifty cents, or room and board for one dollar, in nearly every case, per day; but in some cases the board would not include luncheon. Of course, street car fare would be extra, and little incidentals should not be forgotten.
We are mentioning the lowest rate with more than one person in a room. A separate room will generally cost $1.50 with board, and from that up to $5.00 or more per day. We are solicitous for those who wish to economize. Others can always find accommodations. We would like to hear as quickly as possible from all the friends who anticipate attending Conventions this year. We want to know just how many to expect at the different places, and how many to attempt to provide for. Write, please, as soon as you conveniently can.
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BROTHER RUSSELL'S LARGE MAIL
I wish to express my appreciation to the dear friends of THE WATCH TOWER list for their thousands of kind letters-- some of them individual and some of them from Classes. These letters tell me of your love and that you are praying for me, and that you have absolute confidence in my integrity. It would afford me great pleasure to answer these kind communications, and to tell you all of my love for you. I reflect, however, that such personal answers would accomplish no real good, and that you all hear from me regularly twice a month through THE WATCH TOWER. I console myself with the thought that you will know that my time is being otherwise engaged in the Master's service, and that you will be fully content with the expression of your love, etc., without hearing from me in return--except in such cases as really require answers.
Very truly your brother and servant in the Lord,
C. T. RUSSELL.
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STORM AND FLOOD SUFFERERS
Our Society's funds are strictly limited for spiritual services --providing spiritual food and the robe of Christ's righteousness.
However, some thoughtful brethren have provided a "Comfort Fund" under the care of Brother Russell. So far as it goes it is available for the temporal needs of any WATCH TOWER readers who have suffered in recent storms. We will be glad to hear from such, either directly or through the I.B.S.A. class secretary.
THE WATCH TOWER SOCIETY will be glad to assist by making good losses of its publications. Advise at once.
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1913--NEW VOLUNTEER MATTER--1913
All orders received will soon be filled. We are hoping for good results this year. Classes that have not sent in requests for Volunteer matter, please take notice.
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