VOL. XXXIV NOVEMBER 1 No. 21
A. D. 1913—A. M. 6042
The Dawn of the Morning...........................323
Signs of the Dawning..........................324
"The Last Day"................................324
How to Overcome Fleshly Weaknesses............325
Religious Intoxication........................326
Our "Cup of Blessing".............................327
"Drink Ye All Of It"..........................327
Church's Part in the One Loaf.................327
Unforfeited Earthly Life Right................328
Significance of Eating Our Lord's Flesh
and of Drinking His Blood...................328
Most Valuable Food and Drink Known............329
How Israel Crossed Jordan.........................329
Entering Into Canaan Rest.....................330
The Fall of Jericho...............................331
"Captain of the Lord's Host"..................331
Mammon the Principle of Selfishness...............332
Holiday Remembrancers.........................333-334
Some Interesting Letters..........................335
Berean Questions in Scripture Studies.............335
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WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
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The Waco Cotton Palace Exposition will secure very special railway rates; and the brethren of that vicinity are anxious to take advantage of the cheap rates and hold a Convention November 14, 15, 16. Brother Russell had expected to be present; but, finding this impossible, he has delegated two of the Pilgrim Brethren to represent the Society. One of these will act as Chairman at the Convention.
We trust that this will be a very profitable Convention, full of spiritual power—the spirit of the Truth. It will be convenient for considerable numbers, we believe. We suggest that Brethren who are unable to attend give the Convention the support of their prayers at the Throne of Heavenly Grace.
The Young Men's Business League has granted us the use of their hall during the Convention. It is located at 711-1/2 Austin Ave., convenient to all the railway stations.
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r5338 THE DAWN OF THE MORNINGr5341 OUR "CUP OF BLESSING"
r5342 SIGNIFICANCE OF EATING OUR LORD'S FLESH AND OF
r5345 HOW ISRAEL CROSSED JORDAN
r5343 THE FALL OF JERICHO
r5344 MAMMON THE PRINCIPLE OF SELFISHNESS
OUR gifts should in some sense of the word always represent ourselves. All who recognize themselves as New Creatures should have this in mind at this season of the year. We refresh your memories by the following brief announcements of items we carry in stock, additional to our general stock of Bibles and Bible Study Helps mentioned on the reverse side of this page of THE WATCH TOWER:
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"Poems of Dawn." Nearly three hundred very choice poems topically divided, the very thing each should have near him for a leisure moment. The value of these as spiritual stimulants is inestimable. They can be appreciated by all Christians, though of course especially by those possessing a knowledge of Present Truth. Postpaid in cloth binding 25c. (1s); leather-bound 50c. (2s 1d).
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Jerusalem Remembrancers of Olivewood. Brother Russell purchased a quantity of these on the occasion of his last visit to Jerusalem. We still have some remaining—paper knives and paper weights made of olivewood highly polished. Postpaid 10c. (5d) each. In quantities, 80c. (3s 4d) per dozen.
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"I.B.S.A." BIBLES AND OTHER BIBLE STUDY HELPS
First in this list we mention the several volumes of
"STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES" SERIES
[SEE OVER]
We commend also, as aids, the following publications (not all our own), which we supply at specially low prices because of the assistance they lend to the study of God's Word. We mention these somewhat in the order in which they seem to us to be desirable aids.
Hereafter to distinguish our own special edition from other Bibles, we will refer to it as the "I.B.S.A." Bible. This Bible is becoming more and more indispensable to all readers as they learn how to use it. The translation, of course, is not at all different from that of other Bibles of the Common Version. We specially recommend it for its smallness of size, lightness of weight, and good-sized print, and above all for the helps to Bible students and teachers bound with it; printed on India paper; excellent press work. Its special feature, distinguishing this Bible from all others, is
Biblical Comments from Genesis to Revelation, with references to the STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES and others of our publications showing the page where the text is more fully discussed and elaborated. We can scarcely imagine anything more helpful than these for Bible study. It is so easy to turn to the reference and ascertain if the matter has been treated and where and how. It represents four hundred and eighty-one pages of matter.
This is a topical arrangement of Bible subjects specially convenient for those who have opportunity for teaching others the Divine Plan of the Ages. Its various Topics are arranged under distinct headings and the various texts bearing upon the subjects are collated. With this help a novice has at his command, well-furnished, "the Sword of the Spirit." It is in condensed form, very convenient, and consists of eighteen pages solid matter.
The Berean Topical Index, alphabetically arranged, presents a large variety of subjects showing references to the STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES and others of our publications treating the same. This feature covers twenty-eight pages.
DIFFICULT TEXTS EXPLAINED.
SPURIOUS PASSAGES NOTED.
In this, specially difficult texts are brought to the attention and references given showing where they are treated in our publications. Following this is a full list of various interpolations and spurious passages of the Scriptures not in the original MSS., as proven by the oldest Greek MSS.—fifteen pages.
These four features, representing five hundred and forty-two pages, are not to be found in any other Bibles on earth and, in our opinion, they are of almost priceless value. One of our interested readers if he could not procure another would not sell his copy for a hundred dollars—many of them surely would not take thousands for it.
All of our "I.B.S.A." Bibles contain the above, and some of them, the numbers of which end with a nine, contain additionally Bagster's Bible Study Helps, including an alphabetical index of proper names and Bagster's Bible Concordance and Maps—a total of one hundred and eighty-six pages.
We not only supply these Bibles at cost price, but, because of the large quantities ordered at a time, we are enabled to secure a cost price which is really phenomenal. The very low prices must not lead you to think that these are manufactured in any slipshod manner. They are first class in every particular. The prices are, many of them, less than one-half of what you pay for such books almost anywhere else.
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DESCRIPTION AND PRICES—"I.B.S.A." BIBLES
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LEESER'S TRANSLATION OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
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ANALYTICAL CONCORDANCE TO THE SCRIPTURES
In English, Hebrew and Greek, by Prof. Young (Presbyterian). A valuable work for all critical students. We are not permitted by the publishers to cut their price, but we may and do give in addition, postage free, any four volumes of STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES, cloth binding, with each Concordance, or six volumes if purchaser pays expressage. Postpaid, cloth binding, $6.
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"BIBLE TALKS IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE"
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BEREAN QUESTIONS ON SCRIPTURE STUDIES
THE PRESENT INHERITANCE OF THE NEW CREATION
Read p. 686, par. 1, to p. 688, par. 1.
(47) What more could we ask respecting the Lord's provision for the future glories and present joys of the New Creation? P. 686, par. 1.
(48) What more could we think of or ask for on behalf of the world than God has already arranged? P. 686, par. 2.
(49) Do any of the varying conditions which surround us limit our privileges of access to God in prayer? P. 686, par. 3.
(50) What is our privilege of prayer for personal use? P. 687, par. 1.
(51) What are the privileges and blessings of family prayer? P. 687, par. 2.
(52) What are the blessings of prayer in the Church? P. 687, par. 3.
(53) Why is it essential that every meeting of the Lord's people for study and up-building should be opened and closed with prayer? P. 688, par. 1.
Read p. 688, par. 2, to p. 691, par. 2.
FAITH A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT AND A PART OF THE PRESENT
INHERITANCE OF THE NEW CREATION.
(54) Is that faith, which is a fruit of the Spirit, the same faith which was ours before we were justified? If not, explain the nature and source of the faith which justified us? P. 688, par. 2.
(55) What is the difference between faith and credulity? P. 689, par. 1.
(56) Describe the logical and progressive steps of the growing faith that leads to our begetting of the Holy Spirit? P. 689, par. 2.
(57) Describe the further results as respects the faith-development of the spiritually enlightened ones. P. 690, par. 1, 2.
(58) Explain how this Spirit-begotten faith is in reality the basis of all the New Creation's present joys and hopes. P. 691, par. 1.
(59) What does the Apostle James say about the necessity for faith? And how shall we increase our faith? P. 691, par. 2.
Read p. 693, par. 1, to p. 695, par. 3.
THE RESURRECTION INHERITANCE OF THE NEW
CREATION
(1) What pre-requisites are necessary to any appreciation of the New Creation's future inheritance? P. 693, par. 1.
(2) Even with the fullest attainment of faith and spiritual sight, will the New Creation be able perfectly to comprehend the things of the future? P. 693, par. 2.
(3) To what extent did our Lord lift the veil and give us a brief glance at the future conditions, as recorded in 1 Cor. 15:41-44, and why is this entire chapter specially interesting to the Church? P. 694, par. 1.
"AS ALL IN ADAM DIE, EVEN SO ALL IN CHRIST SHALL BE MADE ALIVE."—
1 COR. 15:22.
(4) What is the Apostle Paul's argument, of which the above text is the conclusion? P. 695, par. 1, 2.
(5) What is clearly the Apostle's argument in 1 Cor. 15:21 ? P. 695, par. 3.
Read p. 696, par. 1, to p. 699, par. 1.
(6) Why is the Common Version translation of 1 Cor. 15:22 manifestly erroneous? P. 696, par. 1.
(7) What is the full significance of the phrase, "Be made alive," in this text? P. 697, par. 1.
(8) What is the proper rendering of 1 Cor. 15:22 ? P. 698, par. 1.
(9) What is the distinction between being "in Adam" and "in Christ"? And why will not all who were in Adam be fully "made alive" through Adam's redemption? P. 698, par. 2.
(10) What is the Apostle Paul's declaration as respects the order of the Church's resurrection? P. 699, par. 1.
(11) Briefly, to what class does the "after resurrection" apply, and what one exception is there to this order? P. 699, par. 2.
VOL. XXXIV NOVEMBER 15 No. 22
A. D. 1913—A. M. 6042
Because We Love the Brethren......................339
Principles of Church Government...............340
The Ecclesia Superior to its Servants.........340
What Course Should We Take?.......................341
A Clearer View of Prophecy....................342
The Image of the Beast........................342
Important Step Toward Federation..............343
Electing Elders and Deacons.......................344
The Sin of Covetousness...........................345
Covetousness in the Consecrated...............345
The Logos Made Flesh..............................346
"The Light of the World"......................347
Christ in the Heart (Poem)........................347
"Choose Ye This Day"..............................348
"Testified in Due Time........................348
Marriage is Honorable.............................349
Some Interesting Letters..........................349
Evil Spirits and the Editor's Comment.........349
"The Tower" Grows Deeper and Sweeter..........350
Berean Questions in Scripture Studies.............351
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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We have on hand a large quantity of the BIBLE STUDENTS MONTHLY, the foremost article of which is entitled, "The Handwriting on the Wall." It is very opportune literature, we believe. We printed more than we needed apparently and have more than a million on hand. Undoubtedly there are many places where they have not been distributed. Here is an opportunity for some to preach the Gospel. The papers will be sent free, charges prepaid, in whatever quantities you can use. In estimating quantities, remember that census reports include children; hence the census figures should be divided by six to allow one paper for each family. Order accordingly.
We also have a considerable quantity of the "Creed Smashing" and "Fire and Brimstone" issues. These we also offer free, prepaid.
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Also literature for the English-reading blind in American Braille, English Braille and New York Point; likewise literature for German, French, Swedish and Danish-reading blind people.
We do not always have all of these in stock at Brooklyn, but usually have the main supply nearest the point of demand. However, communicate with us if you are in the vicinity of any of the above mentioned peoples and we shall be pleased to co-operate with you by supplying the desired literature as quickly as possible.
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 December follow: (1) 165; (2) 18; (3) 160; (4) 145; (5) 303; (6) 44; (7) 14; (8) 229; (9) 186; (10) 315; (11) 168; (12) 235; (13) 230; (14) 327; (15) 119; (16) 233; (17) 60; (18) 12; (19) 53; (20) 7; (21) 166; (22) 197; (23) 54; (24) 163; (25) 180; (26) 221; (27) 103; (28) 273; (29) 26; (30) 38; (31) 307.
r5346 "BECAUSE WE LOVE THE BRETHREN"r5348 WHAT COURSE SHOULD WE TAKE?
r5350 ELECTING ELDERS AND DEACONS
r5350 THE SIN OF COVETOUSNESS
r5351 THE LOGOS MADE FLESH
r5353 "CHOOSE YE THIS DAY"
r5353 "MARRIAGE IS HONORABLE"
r5354 SOME INTERESTING LETTERS
BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES
THE RESURRECTION INHERITANCE OF THE NEW
CREATION
Read p. 699, par. 3, to p. 703, par. 1.
(12) After the resurrection of the Ancient Worthies, how may we expect the gradual resurrection of the world to proceed? P. 699, par. 3; P. 700, par. 1.
(13) Will it not be necessary for every member of the human race to go down into actual death before experiencing the resurrection? P. 700, par. 2; P. 701, par. 1.
(14) What reasonable suggestion has been made respecting the manner in which those of the world who have gone down into the tomb will be brought forth? P. 701, par. 2.
(15) Explain why the real meaning of the word resurrection has been lost sight of. P. 702, par. 1.
(16) From what Greek word is our English word resurrection derived, and what is its significance in the original? P. 703, par. 1.
Read p. 703, par. 2, to p. 706, par. 2.
(17) Who were the only two human beings that ever possessed life? And how are all the rest of mankind regarded from the Divine standpoint? P. 703, par. 2.
(18) What two conditions must be clearly kept in mind in order to fully appreciate the significance of the word anastasis? P. 704, par. 1.
(19) Is this word anastasis ever used in connection with the mere awakening of the dead? P. 704, par. 2, first seven lines.
(20) What is the popular but erroneous explanation of Hebrews 11:35, and what is the proper interpretation? P. 704, par. 2, 3; P. 705, par. 1.
(21) Does the word anastasis limit the resurrection process, to make it either instantaneous or gradual? Or does anastasis change the nature of the being resurrected? P. 706, par. 1.
(22) What was the experience of our Lord Jesus previous and subsequent to His anastasis, and what is the hope of the Church in this respect? P. 706, par. 2.
(23) What will anastasis signify in the case of the natural man? and how will the resurrection of the Ancient Worthies differ from that of the rest of mankind? P. 707.
(24) What will be the process of anastasis as respects the Great Company? P. 707, foot note.
(25) Upon what will the anastasis or re-standing of the world as individuals depend? P. 708, par. 1.
(26) What Scripture clearly indicates how this passing from death to life will be accomplished? P. 708, par. 2; P. 709, par. 1.
(27) To whom does the expression, "They that have done good," apply? And what will be the nature of their resurrection? P. 709, par. 2.
(28) Who are "They that have done evil"? And what kind of resurrection will they experience? P. 710, par. 1 to 3.
Read p. 711, par. 1, to p. 714, par. 2.
(29) Will the world's trial correspond with the present methods of trying criminals in court? If not, how will it be conducted? P. 711, par. 1, 2.
(30) At what time during the world's trial will obedience be required, and what will be the experience of those who positively refuse to make progress toward righteousness? P. 712, par. 1.
(31) What is the significance of the Scripture, "They that shall be counted worthy to attain that world and the resurrection"? (Luke 20:35.) P. 712, par. 2.
(32) What would be the disadvantages of an instantaneous resurrection to perfection for the world of mankind? P. 713, par. 1, 2.
(33) Explain the reasonableness, beauty and harmony of the Divine Plan for the world's resurrection. P. 714, par. 1.
(34) Would it be reasonable to expect the awakened ones to come forth in exactly the same physical condition as when they went into death? P. 714, par. 2.