ARVEST SIFTINGS “Tor we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this.world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”—Zphesians 6 :12 THE EVIL ONE AGAIN ATTEMPTS TO DISRUPT THE SOCIETY CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT OF FACTS BY REQUEST’ To International Bible Students scattered throughout world: Dean Berruren in Cupisti— 7 In this hour of sorrow, mingled with joy, we think of the words of St. Peter, so appropriate at this time: “Beloved, sce that you have no prejudice or feeling, either for or against; and that you do not form any distinct opinion until you have read all this statement. In order for you to understand, it will be necessary for me to speak of think it not strange concerning the fire among you that is to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you.” (1_Peter 4:12.) _ Time and again our dear Pastor warned us of this coming time, and now itis here. In Tar Watcx Tower under date of 1897, page 44, he said: “Fiery trials are therefore to be expected by all of the Lord’s people, especially in this day of the Lord. As surely as we are sons of God we shall have them; and when they come we should promptly recognize their mission to us and see that we are exercised by them unto godliness, sobriety and deep and fervent piety.” Who then, will be able to stand? The Lord answers, Everyone whose heart is perfect—2 Chron. 16:9. Seeing the activities of the Adversary, and that a great trial was coming, I had hoped and prayed that the Church might be spared from it if it be the Lord’s will, but evidently itis His will that the fire shall burn out all dross; that only the refined gold shall remain. assure you, dear brethren, that in making this statement I have no unkind feeling toward anyone. As I search my heart I am sure itis perfect toward all. The Lord is my judge. I feel, under the circumstances, that I owe it to you to take you into my con- 2. fidence and make a plain statement of the facts, and then in let each of you judge as to what seemeth good, and may Si the Lord guide you in hearing. I ask each one of you to be calm, watching and praying while you read, and RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND ' ; TRACT SOCIETY “WHEREAS, the President of the WATCIK TOWER DIDLE AND TEACT SOCIETY has this day made w statement In writing before the undersigned, who are now members of the Board of Directors, setting forth his acts done and performed since the death of Brother KRaseell, and his election as President; “AND WILEREAS, it le the sense of this Board that the Irealdent should prepare and publish, for the benefit of the Church as large, m statement of facta concerning his- sald activities; “AND WHIIXREAS, it is well known that opposition has arisen agalnat the President; “AND WHEREAS, we have heard » statement at length by Brothers Rutherford, Wirsh, Yloskins, Wright, Bitehie, Ifac milllan, Van Amburgh, Baeuerlein and others; “AND WHEEBEAS, it appears from the facts brought before us that Brothers I. ¥. Woskins, H. Wf, Hirsh, A. I. Ritchie and J. D. Wright have not been legally members of the Board of rs of the WATCIL TOWFE DIDLE AND TRACT SOCIETY for more than six months prior thereto, and are not now members f; and the necessity havidg arisen for m full and complete Board of Directors; and the President, acting under the power and suthority conferred upon him by the terms of the Charter , Bad the lnws of the State of zcamsyivoniy has appeiated four members to complete sald Board; * “NOW, THEBEFORE, DE 1T RESOLVED, that we, the under signed members of the Beard ‘of Directors, do y express our hearty approval of the acts and conduct of our Iresident and General Manager and Executive Oficer of the WATCH TOWEB DIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY, which dutlpe we desire him to contince; and we take this occasion to express our utmost confidence in him as = brother and servant in the Lord, and to commend him, with loving prayers and assurance of our support, to all who love our dear Pastor Russell and who believe that he was sent to be the gulde of the Charch to the end of her way; “AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we belleve that oor dear Brother Rutherford is the man the Lord has chosen to carry oa the work that yot remaias to be done In Pastor Russell's name and im the name of the Lord; and that no other in the Church ts as well qualified as he to do this work: or could hare xecslved mo the Lord's hand greater evidences of His love ant vory 5 “AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President be, and he fs hereby requested to prepare @ full statement of the fects loading up to the conditions now existing Brooklyn; that sald statement be published if deemed neces sary. the name of the Maste ft the Saviour Jesus Christ, amen! es MAeretty one. Lend: mad “A, N. Presson, “W. E. Sr, “W. E, Van Amauncx, “J. A. Bonner, “A. H. Macmitran, “Gro, H. Fisuzr.” “Brooklyn, New York, “July 17th, 1917.” a statement of the facts, view to creating a sentiment in of many of the friends, it bec the brethren involved by name, even if it is ainféul so to do. rother Russell long warned us that the evil spirits would exercise eat power in the closing hours of the Church's pilgrimage, and I am wondering if they are the cause of this fearful trial. He will make it clear in due time, Read Rev. 7 comments in Vol. 7 of Scarrrunr Srvorzs, That you may underStand why I was led to appoint four members of the Board of Directors in order to save the Socicty’s money from being .tied up by law suits and its work wrecked, both of which have been threatened, it is needful that I relate to you some things that have accurred since I became your President. To do this, I am impelled to tell you what occurred in Great Britain with reference to Brother ohnson, whom I have oved very dearly. Some of the four brethren hercinafter mentioned, members of the Bethel Family, acting under advice of a lawyer who is not too friendly toward the Truth, and under the advice of another who is not a lawyer, have been about some of the classes making derogatory statements against the President, ecretary and Treasurer and others of the Society with a v the minds of the friends gainst these brethren. They have done this while travelg at the expense of the Society and as its representatives. nce they have made it public and disturbed the minds omes my duty to you to make
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