SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXXII JUNE 1 No. 11
A.D. 1911—A.M. 6039
Views From The Watch Tower........................163
Wisdom From Above the Noblest
Science.....................................163
Chicago Dissatisfied With Revivals............164
Tameness Emptying the Churches................165
Right Habits of Thought...........................165
The Truth of a Thing is But One of
the Tests...................................165
Sowing and Reaping................................167
The Sin Unto Death................................169
The New Will Cannot Sin While It
Remains a New Will..........................170
Could Our Example Lead Another Into
the Second Death?...........................170
Sennacherib Turned Back...........................171
Jehovah's Suffering Servant.......................172
Ransom—Ransom-Price—Sin Atonement...............173
"O, Glorious Day" (Poem)..........................173
Some Interesting Letters..........................174
Berean Questions in Scripture Studies.............175
PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE & 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 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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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
AT WHICH BROTHER C. T. RUSSELL WILL BE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER
FRIENDS FROM NEARBY PLACES ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.
FIVE-DAYS BIBLE STUDENTS CONVENTION
Oakland, San Rafael and San Francisco brethren extend a most cordial invitation to all outside friends to attend the 5-day joint-local Convention in San Francisco—June 22, 23, 24, 25 and Oakland June 26. Brother Russell will speak twice in San Francisco—June 25—and in Oakland June 26. Pilgrim service will be arranged for all days. Opportunity for water baptism will be arranged in Oakland June 26.
Arrangements will be made for visiting friends. Rooms may be engaged in advance at 50 cents, 75 cents, $1 and up per day. Send full data and money as soon as possible to "Sec'y Hotel Committee, I.B.S.A.," 2018 Green street, San Francisco. Data should show sex, color, those that wish to room together or are willing to share room and bed to save expense, also rate desired, exact dates, etc., and hour and route of expected arrival, if known. Free sleeping accommodations will be furnished by local brethren to those that can come, but cannot afford room rent; these should also advise promptly in advance. Visitors' mail may be sent in care of above address.
Meetings and headquarters for four days in San Francisco will be at Lyric Hall, 513 Larkin street, with public lectures afternoon and evening of Sunday, June 25, at Dreamland Rink.
Meetings and headquarters in Oakland, June 26, will be at corner of Jones street and Telegraph avenue.
TORONTO, ONT., CONVENTION, JULY 15-17
All services for the interested in Broadway Hall, 450 Spadina Ave. On Sunday, July 16th, Brother Russell will address the general public at 3 p.m., and again at 7.30 p.m. in Massey Hall, corner of Victor and Shuter Sts.
The Eastern Canadian Passenger Association, embracing the territory east of and including Port Arthur, Sault Ste. Marie and the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers has granted a rate of one fare for the round trip plus 25c. on the certificate plan. Buy a single trip ticket to Toronto and secure a standard certificate showing that you have purchased a one-way full-fare ticket to Toronto. This certificate, plus 25c., will, if the required number attend the convention, entitle the holder to a return ticket free. Deposit your certificates with the proper party at the Convention Hall immediately after arrival.
Inquire of Brother Wm. A. Sinclair, 193 Concord Ave., Toronto, as to rooms, sleeping accommodations, etc.
Morning Rally for Praise and testimony at 10.30 in the Brooklyn Tabernacle. Discourse for the Public at 3 p.m. in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lafayette Ave. and St. Felix St. Evening service in Brooklyn Tabernacle, 7 p.m.
Those desiring water baptism or to present their children in consecration should notify in advance.
Brother Walton is engaged in Colporteuring, but is pleased to serve classes composed wholly or mainly of colored people, when requested. Additionally we have other colored Brethren of good education, good address, and as clear in the Truth as white Brethren who might give some of their time similarly. We invite classes of colored friends who so desire to send in applications for such service.
TRACTS IN MISSIONARY ENVELOPES
Be careful not to put more Tracts into your envelope than the stamps will carry. Otherwise the Post Office will put "postage due" and the envelope will be refused and all be wasted.
r4825 VIEWS FROM THE WATCH TOWERr4826 RIGHT HABITS OF THOUGHT
r4828 SOWING AND REAPING
r4830 THE SIN UNTO DEATH
r4832 SENNACHERIB TURNED BACK
r4831 JEHOVAH'S SUFFERING SERVANT
r4832 RANSOM—RANSOM-PRICE—SIN ATONEMENT
r4833 SOME INTERESTING LETTERS
BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES
Series VI., Study V.—The Organization of the New Creation.
(75) Is this illustration of the Apostle that of a fully developed human body? P. 239, par. 2.
(76) While unity of faith is desirable, upon what is the Scriptural idea of unity based? P. 240, par. 1, first half.
(77) What are the two essentials upon which unity must be demanded? P. 240, par. 1, last half.
(78) Should we expect and look for a continuance of the Lord's gifts to the Church in respect to prophets, pastors, teachers? P. 241, par. 1.
(79) Why should force not be used in an attempt to unify the members of the Church? P. 241, par. 2.
(80) What lessons may the antitypical "Royal Priesthood" learn from the typical priesthood? P. 242, par. 1,2.
(81) Should mental or physical deformities in any member, unfitting him for public service, hinder his spiritual development or recognition as possessing full rights at the Lord's table and at the Throne of Heavenly grace? P. 243, par. 1, first half.
(82) Who are to be regarded as "Elders" in the Church? P. 243, par. 1, last half, and par. 2.
(83) What is the meaning of the word Bishop, and what is the relation between the terms bishop and elder? P. 244, par. 1.
(84) How is the term "general overseer" applicable to an elder in the Church? and what qualifications should be expected in such a one? P. 244, par. 2.
(85) What spirit gradually led to Papacy and later to sectarian and unscriptural divisions into clergy and laity? P. 245, par. 1.
(86) While all the elders are caretakers, what various services may they render according to individual qualifications? P. 245, par. 2.
(87) What does the word prophet strictly signify? P. 246, par. 1.
(88) What is the most essential qualification to eldership? P. 246, par. 2.
(89) What is the duty of every member of the Church with respect to the selection of leaders? P. 247, par. 1.
(90) Is it absolutely necessary for every Ecclesia to have a public servant? P. 248, par. 1.
(91) How should the self-seeking and novices be regarded in selecting elders? P. 248, par. 2.
(92) What explicit advice is given by the Apostles Paul and Peter concerning the character, etc., of those who should be recognized as elders? P. 249, par. 1,2.
(93) Is there any limitation as to the number of elders in an Ecclesia ? P. 249, par. 2.
(94) Is it essential that an elder be "apt to teach"? and does this necessarily imply ability for public speaking? P. 249, par. 3, first part.
(95) Should we expect the Lord to raise up public speakers in every Ecclesia ? and if none are supplied, what should be the conclusion and our course of action? P. 250.
(96) How may elders, not so apt to teach, exercise other talents? P. 250, par. 1.
(97) What does the word Pastor signify? and how does it apply to an elder? P. 251, par. 1.
(98) What is the Scriptural injunction respecting "Elders that rule well"? (1 Tim. 5:17,18.) P. 251, par. 2.
(99) What is the significance of the word Deacon ? P. 252, par. 1.
(100) With the foregoing view of the subject, should we understand that no distinction as respects service obtained in the early Church? P. 252, par. 2.
(101) How is the word deacon specifically applied in the New Testament? P. 253, par. 1.
(102) Mention a notable example of the fact that deacons, while serving chiefly in temporal affairs, were not hindered from exercising their talents in other ways. P. 254, par. 1.
(103) What was the most marked characteristic of the early Church arrangement? P. 254, par. 2.
SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXXII JUNE 15 No. 12
A.D. 1911—A.M. 6039
Acceptable to God.................................179
"Keep Back Thy Servant From Presumptuous
Sins".......................................180
The Rewards of Sacrifice..........................180
Sacrifices Acceptable During the Gospel
Age Only....................................181
The Work of Grace in the Heart....................182
We Must Learn Thoroughly the Lesson
of Love.....................................182
"Study to Show Thyself Approved"..................183
Divine Justice and Mercy..........................185
A Godly Young King................................186
Deliverance From the Curse........................187
1911—Conventions Program—1911...................187
"Love Casteth Out Fear"...........................188
Face to Face With Trouble (Poem)..................188
"Christ in You the Hope of Glory".................189
The Robe of Christ's Righteousness................189
Questions of Interest.............................190
Some Interesting Letters..........................191
PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE & 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, W. German Branch: Unterdorner Str., 76, Barmen. Australasian Branch: Flinders Building, Flinders St., Melbourne. Please address the SOCIETY in every case.
—————
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.
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.
ALSO FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH, AND DANISH EDITIONS.
SAMPLE COPIES FREE.
ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MAIL MATTER AT BROOKLYN, N.Y., POSTOFFICE
ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER AT THE POSTOFFICE DEPT., OTTAWA, CANADA
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
AT WHICH BROTHER C. T. RUSSELL WILL BE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER
FRIENDS FROM NEARBY PLACES ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.
FIVE-DAYS BIBLE STUDENTS CONVENTION
Oakland, San Rafael and San Francisco brethren extend a most cordial invitation to all outside friends to attend the 5-day joint-local Convention in San Francisco—June 22, 23, 24, 25 and Oakland June 26. Brother Russell will speak twice in San Francisco—June 25—and in Oakland June 26. Pilgrim service will be arranged for all days. Opportunity for water baptism will be arranged in Oakland June 26.
Arrangements will be made for visiting friends. Rooms may be engaged in advance at 50 cents, 75 cents, $1 and up per day. Send full data and money as soon as possible to "Sec'y Hotel Committee, I.B.S.A.," 2018 Green street, San Francisco. Data should show sex, color, those that wish to room together or are willing to share room and bed to save expense, also rate desired, exact dates, etc., and hour and route of expected arrival, if known. Free sleeping accommodations will be furnished by local brethren to those that can come, but cannot afford room rent; these should also advise promptly in advance. Visitors' mail may be sent in care of above address.
Meetings and headquarters for four days in San Francisco will be at Lyric Hall, 513 Larkin street, with public lectures afternoon and evening of Sunday, June 25, at Dreamland Rink.
Meetings and headquarters in Oakland, June 26, will be at corner of Jones street and Telegraph avenue.
TORONTO, ONT., CONVENTION, JULY 15-17
All services for the interested in Broadway Hall, 450 Spadina Ave. On Sunday, July 16th, Brother Russell will address the general public at 3 p.m., and again at 7.30 p.m. in Massey Hall, corner of Victor and Shuter Sts.
Brother Bohnet writes us that he has gradually accumulated a crop of miracle wheat from the few grains he obtained as a start. He prefers that the first opportunity for obtaining this wheat shall go to THE WATCH TOWER readers. He will sell it for $1 per pound, including postage, and give the entire proceeds to our Society. All orders for this wheat should be addressed, Miracle Wheat Bohnet, 17 Hicks street, Brooklyn, N. Y. This will keep mail on this subject separate from his personal mail and from ours.
Brother Bohnet promises to be ready to ship this wheat by August 1. He says miracle wheat should be sowed one-fourth as thick as common wheat. Ordinarily it should produce from ten to fifteen times as much proportionately to the amount sown. To save keeping account, money should accompany the order. WATCH TOWER readers will have the preference up to August 15, after which orders will be attended to indiscriminately, so long as the supply holds out. This wheat should be sown in the fall.
BROOKLYN BETHEL HYMNS FOR JULY
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 July follow: (1) 32; (2) 24; (3) 95; (4) 176; (5) 130; (6) 105; (7) 57; (8) 182; (9) 260; (10) Vow; (11) 281; (12) 129; (13) 135; (14) 110; (15) 229; (16) 330; (17) 315; (18) 324; (19) 145; (20) 9; (21) 46; (22) 78; (23) 65; (24) 3; (25) 279; (26) 193; (27) 131; (28) 249; (29) 259; (30) 322; (31) 217.
r4834 ACCEPTABLE TO GODr4835 THE REWARDS OF SACRIFICE
r4836 THE WORK OF GRACE IN THE HEART
r4838 "STUDY TO SHOW THYSELF APPROVED"
r4839 DIVINE JUSTICE AND MERCY
r4837 A GODLY YOUNG KING
r4840 DELIVERANCE FROM THE CURSE
LONDON (ENG.) CONVENTION opened the season and has already been reported.
BOSTON CONVENTION, May 28, 29, 30, was a blessed success. The average attendance was between 500 and 650, while the public services ran up to 2,000 for the discourse on "Zionism" to 4,000 who heard "Which Is the True Gospel?" The dear friends entered heartily into the work—physically and financially—and the Lord greatly blessed their efforts.
THE WESTERN CONVENTION TOUR, already announced, will extend conventional blessings far and wide. Our dear Brother Jones' Special Train will surely add to the zest of the various programs.
TORONTO (CANADA) CONVENTION, JULY 15, 16, 17, has secured very favorable railroad excursion rates, as elsewhere announced. Accommodations, $1.25 per day and up. Address Wm. A. Sinclair, 193 Concord avenue, Toronto, Can.
ST. JOHN'S (NEW BRUNSWICK), August 20, 21, 22. This gathering will accommodate the friends of a considerable area, and no doubt will be a joy as well as a blessing. Rates, $1.25 per day and up. Address us.
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD., SEPT. 1-11. This is expected to be the Convention event of the year. The place is a choice one for resting and Bible study. It is a Summer Tourist Rate Point so far as railways are concerned. We can secure no further concessions. Entertainment, $1.25 per day up to $3. Particulars later. This Convention will be the last for the year except possibly one at GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, Oct. 28, 29, 30, concerning which we still await information.
r4841 "LOVE CASTETH OUT FEAR"r4841 "CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY"
r4842 THE ROBE OF CHRIST'S RIGHTEOUSNESS
r4842 QUESTIONS OF INTEREST
r4843 SOME INTERESTING LETTERS