VOL. XVI. APRIL 1, 1895. No. 7.
Special Items—Allegheny Meetings................. 78
Serving the Emblems........................... 78
Views from the Tower—............................ 79
Religious Views............................... 79
The Social View............................... 81
Theologians Becoming Rationalists................. 81
How are the Mighty Fallen......................... 83
Bible Study: Our Lord's Typical Triumph........... 85
Bible Study: The Wicked Husbandmen................ 86
Bible Study: Watchfulness......................... 87
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Those of the interested, who by reason of old age or accident, or other adversity are unable to pay for the TOWER will be supplied FREE, if they will send a Postal Card each December, stating their case and requesting the paper.
Our advice that the little groups meet as usual for this celebration on the evening of April 7th (see last issue) and that there be not a deserting of the home meeting to attend larger gatherings, was not from any lack of cordiality toward all. Solitary ones, deprived of fellowship and meetings, who may find it convenient to meet and celebrate with us, will be very warmly welcomed.
SPECIAL HOURS FOR ALLEGHENY CHURCH
SERVICES ON SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH.
BIBLE HOUSE CHAPEL, 58 ARCH ST.
Preaching service at 10.30 A.M. to be followed by a baptism service, and that by a German service.
At 7 P.M. a Prayer and Testimony meeting of which the central thought shall be the Apostle's words, "I determined not to know anything among you save Jesus Christ and him crucified."—1 Cor. 2:2.
At 8 P.M., after explanatory remarks and prayer, the Memorials of our Lord's body and blood will be served.
The afternoon is recommended to be used for personal and private meditation upon the great transactions which closed our Lord's ministry, and led up to the all-important finishing event, his death, by which our ransom was secured. And let us not neglect to make it a time of self-examination, as well as of communion with our Lord in the spirit of prayer. "Watch and pray, lest ye enter into temptation," said our Master on this occasion; and experience has repeatedly proved that at this season every year God permits Satan to specially sift the wheat. (Luke 22:31,32.) Let us not only avail ourselves of the great Mediator's aid (Heb. 7:25), but also seek to be so filled with his spirit that in the sifting we may be able to come off conquerors, through him that loved us and bought us with his own precious blood.
In coming to the evening meeting we suggest that each seek to continue the meditation and avoid general conversation.
All who trust in the precious blood of Calvary, and who are fully consecrated to the Lord, will be cordially welcome.
AS TO SERVING THE MEMORIAL EMBLEMS.
A Brother writes, inquiring for an appropriate order of service in connection with the celebration of the Memorial Supper, and, as the subject may be of interest to many, we publish a portion of our reply, as follows:—
After opening the meeting, let as competent a one as is present give a little talk upon the import of the ordinance and then on the emblems, beginning with the bread and what it symbolizes—informally, and just as lengthily or briefly as circumstances indicate, endeavoring to set forth the real meaning of what is done. Follow with the remark that the Lord, in instituting the Memorial, first gave thanks; then either return thanks yourself or ask some one else present to do so. Then follow with some such expression as the following,—After having eaten the Passover Supper, the typical lamb, our Lord "took bread, and blessed it, and break it, and gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body." Suiting the action to the word, break a piece of the bread (preferably "unleavened bread" purchased from Hebrews, or else soda-biscuits, which are unleavened), and hand it to those who will serve it, or serve it yourself, according to the size of the company.
It is generally well, we think, to have a little interim of silence for meditation—a few moments. Then let some one give thanks for that which the cup emblemizes. Then say, "And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; for this is the blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." (We advise, as preferable, either grape juice or a mixture of the latter with a very little wine and sugar,—so little that the flavor of the alcohol cannot be detected—as a safeguard for any who may have had in the past a craving for liquors.) After passing this emblem, again leave a little space for silent reflection, and then say: It is written, "And when they had sung an hymn, they went out." Let us do likewise,—in thought following the course of the Lord during that eventful night in the Garden of Gethsemane, the prayer with the disciples and admonishing them to watch and pray, the betrayal, arrest, trial, crucifixion, etc.
Sometimes it may be found profitable, instead of speaking, to read from the WATCH TOWER—Mar. '91, page 36; March 15, '95, page 71.
r1790 VIEWS FROM THE TOWER.r1792 THEOLOGIANS BECOMING RATIONALISTS.
r1793 HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN!
r1794 OUR LORD'S TYPICAL TRIUMPH.
r1795 THE WICKED HUSBANDMEN.
r1796 WATCHFULNESS.
VOL. XVI. APRIL 15, 1895. No. 8.
Special Item—Being Reviled He Reviled
Not Again................................... 90
Views from the Tower—............................ 91
The Drift of the Times........................ 91
The Just Shall Live by Faith...................... 92
God Not the Author of Sin......................... 93
Bible Study: The Lord's Supper.................... 94
Bible Study: The Agony in Gethsemane.............. 95
Encouraging Letters............................... 97
The Memorial Celebration..........................100
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
—ADDRESS TO—
TOWER PUBLISHING CO., BIBLE HOUSE, 58 & 60 ARCH ST.,
ALLEGHENY (NORTH PITTSBURG), PA., U.S.A.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $1.00 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE,
INCLUDES A SUBSCRIPTION TO "THE OLD THEOLOGY TRACTS"—QUARTERLY.
MONEY MAY BE SENT BY EXPRESS, N.Y. DRAFT, MONEY ORDER,
OR REGISTERED.
FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY FOREIGN
MONEY ORDERS, ONLY.
SPECIAL TERMS TO THE LORD'S POOR, AS FOLLOWS:
Those of the interested, who by reason of old age or accident, or other adversity are unable to pay for the TOWER will be supplied FREE, if they will send a Postal Card each December, stating their case and requesting the paper.
WHEN REVILED, HE REVILED NOT AGAIN!
"Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."—Matt. 5:11,12.
From various quarters come jibes and misrepresentations and bitter invectives against MILLENNIAL DAWN, the OLD THEOLOGY tracts, ZION'S WATCH TOWER and the Editor. We keep a file of these, and wonder how much shame and confusion of face will come to their authors when, very shortly, "every hidden thing shall be revealed," and the Lord shall make manifest to the world the now secret motives which actuate men in their opposition to truth.
In sending these to us (and we are always glad to receive them), the brethren often express their confidence that we will "reply" on the subject. But, since the WATCH TOWER was started, we have carefully refrained from personalities relating to ourselves or others. Nothing has ever appeared except what we deemed necessary by way of explanation to keep the flock from being deceived,—nothing more; nothing as a defense or bombast of ourselves, nothing of an attack upon others. We attack false doctrines, and, in the event of their being promulgated by well known, public men, we give their names. (As in the case of Dr. Abbott, Bishop Foster, H. W. Beecher, Prof. Drummond, et al.) But we never discuss men, nor personal affairs, theirs or our own. We are—Set for the defence of the Truth, and the overthrow of Error, pertinent to the Gospel; not for self-defence, nor for attack upon others.
Our readers may rest assured, however, that if any criticism be made which in our judgment would need answer, it will be given. The so-called criticisms of MILLENNIAL DAWN so far are merely invectives apparently prompted by malice, which can command neither Scripture nor logic, and can use only epithets. They are worthy only of silent pity or benevolence, according to the standpoint of the writers. The best answer to anyone inquiring concerning such misrepresentations is to hand him a copy of the DAWN to read. That will be answer enough for people desirous of comprehending the subjects.
And we write thus for you, as well as for ourselves; for all associated with the truth bear some of its reproaches (Psa. 69:9), and will in due time share the rewards with our Lord and Head.
Let our watchword be, Onward! in the name and love and service of our King of kings. "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart."—Psa. 31:24.
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r1797 VIEWS FROM THE TOWER.r1798 THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.
r1799 GOD NOT THE AUTHOR OF SIN.
r1800 THE LORD'S SUPPER.
r1801 THE AGONY IN GETHSEMANE.
r1802 ENCOURAGING WORDS FROM FAITHFUL WORKERS.
r1799 THE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION.