THIS JOURNAL AND ITS SACRED MISSION Tee ome is one of the prime factors or instruments in the system of Bible Instruction, or “Seminary Extension,” now being presented in all parts of the civilized world by the WAtcH Towrr BisLe & Tract Society, chartered A. D. 1881, “For the Promotion of Christian Knowledge.” It not only serves as a class room where Bible Students may meet in the study of the divine Word, but also as a channel of communication through which they may be reached with announcements of the Society's Conventions and of the coming of its traveling representatives styled “Pilgrims,” and refreshed with reports of its conventions. Our “Berean Lessons” are topical rehearsals or reviews of our Society’s published “Studies,” most entertainingly arranged, and very helpful to all who would merit the only honorary degree which the Society accords, viz., Verbi Dei Minister (V. D. M.), which translated into English is, Minister of the Divine Word. Our treatment of the International S. S. Lessons is specially for the older Bible Students and Teachers, By some this feature is considered indispensable. This Journal stands firmly for the defence of the only true foundation of the Christian’s hope now being so generally repudiated,—-Redemption through the precious blood of “the man Christ Jesus who gave himself a ransom [a corresponding price, a substitute] for all.” (1 Pet. 1:19; 1 Tim. 2:6) Building up on this sure foundation the gold, silver and precious stones (1 Cor. 3:11-15; 2 Pet. 1:5-11) of the Word of God, its further mission is to—‘Make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery which ... has been hid in God, ... to the mtent that now might be made known by the Church the manifold wisdom of God”—“which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men as it is now revealed.”—Eph. 3:5-9, 10. It stands free from all parties, sects and creeds of men, while it seeks more and more to bring its every utterance into fullest subjection to the will of God in Christ, as expressed in the Holy Scriptures. It is thus free to declare boldly whatsoever the Lord hath spoken;—according to the divine wisdom granted unto us, to understand. Its attitude is not dogmatical, but confident; for we know whereof we affirm, treading with implicit faith upon the sure promises of God. It is held as a trust, to be used only in his service; hence our decisions relative to what may and what may not appear in its columns must be according to our judgment of his good pleasure, the teaching of his Word, for the upbuilding of his people in grace and knowledge. ence is constantly made, to facilitate such testing. And we not only invite but urge our readers to prove all its utterances by the infallible Word to which refer To US THE SCRIPTURES CLEARLY TEACH That the Churchis “the Temple of the Living God”-——peculiarly “His workmanship;” that its construction has been in progress throughout the Gospel age—ever since Christ became the world’s Redeemer and the chief corner stone of his Temple, through which, when finished, God’s blessing shall come “to all people,” and they find access to him.—1 Cor. 3:16, 17; Eph. 2:20-22; Gen. 28:14; Gal. 3:29. That meantime the chiseling, shaping and polishing of consecrated believers in Christ’s atonement for sin, progresses; and when the last of these “living stones,” “elect and precious,” shall have been made ready, the great; Master Workman will bring all together in the First Resurrection; and the Temple shall be filled with his glory, and be the meeting place between God and men throughout the Millennium.—Rev. 15:5-8. That the Basis of Hope, for the Church and the World, lies in the fact that “Jesus Christ, by the grace of God, tasted death for every man,” “a ransom for all,” and will be “the true light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world,” “in duc time.”—Heh. 2:9; Jno. 1:9; 1 Tim. 2:5, 6. That the Hope of the Church is that she may be like her Lord, ‘‘see him as he is,” be “partaker of the divine nature,” and share his glory as his joint-heir—Il John 17:24; Rom, 8:17; 2 Pet. 1:4. That the present mission of the Church is the perfecting of the saints for the future work of service; to develop in herself every grace; to be God’s witness to the world; and to prepare to be kings and priests in the next age—Eph. 4:12; Matt. 24:14; Rev. 1:6; 20:6. That the hope for the World lies in the blessings of knowledge and opportunity to be brought to all by Christ’s Millennial Kingdom—the restitution of all that was lost in Adam, to all the willing and obedient, at the hands of their Redeemer and his glorified Church—when all the wilfully wicked will be destroyed.—Acts 3:19-23; Isa. 35. CuaRtes T. RuSSe.t, Editor. LETTERS FOR THE EDITOR SHOULD BE SENT TO ALLEGHENY, PA., U. S, A, BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS AND REMITTANCES ADD: WATCH TOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY “gipLE HOUSE,” 610, 612, 614 ARCH ST., ALLEGHENY, PA,, U. S. A. OR TO———— BRITISH BRANCH—24 EVERSHOLT ST., LONDON, N. W. GERMAN BRANCH—MIRKER STR., 45, ELBERFELD. AUSTRALASIAN BRANCH—~EQUITABLE BLDG., COLLINS ST., MELBOURNE. price, $1.00 (4s.) A YEAR IN ADVANCE. MONEY MAY BE SENT BY EXPRESS, BANK DRAFT, POSTAL ORDER, OR REGISTERED. FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY FOREIGN MONEY ORDERS, ONLY. TERM 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 rree 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. rn ——— —— ———————————————————————— ——————— ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER AT ALLEGHENY, PA., POST OFFICE, THIS JOURNAL IS PUBLISHED IN THE FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH, DANISH AND ITALIAN LANGUAGES. SAMPLE COPIES FREE ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MATTER AT THE POST OFFICE DEPT., OTTAWA, CANADA, TRACTS, ENVELOPES, WITHDRAWAL LETTERS, ETC. Any of these you may wish to order soon, please order at once, so that we need not pack, ship and unpack them, Besides, our moving will interrupt shipments for about two weeks. If you ordered Bibles or tracts and did not get them by mail inquire at the express office for them. ., HYMNS OF DAWN WITHOUT MUSIC We will shortly have a very cheap edition of our “Hymns” without music for Conventions, etc. Some time ago when recommending that we sing the same “Hymns of Dawn” (Phil. 3:16), we remarked about the cost of the preparation, copyrights, ete. Inadvertently our words seemed to include the 5c “Songs”; but of course we did not mean that they had cost you much, or us anything, for they were not our publication. We no longer handle “Songs.” BALANCES TO THE TRACT FUND We have concluded that any balance of money after filling orders shall be placed in the Tract Fund unless you otherwise direct. RENEWALS OF ‘‘DISPATCH’’ AND ‘‘WORLD"’ We have arranged for Dispatch subscriptions covering Monday issue only at a very special rate, clubbed with the Watcn Tower, both for $1.50. If you have already sent in your Tower subscription, you may still avail yourself of this privilege by remitting the difference. We have made a similar arrangement with the Toronto World, for the benefit of our Canadian friends. OTHER PAPERS at same price are: Cincinnati Enquirer, Ft. Wayne News, Chattanooga News and The Atlanta Journal. LETTERS TO NEWSPAPER EDITORS Friends writing should mention their interest in the “People’s Pulpit Sermons” or the “Brooklyn Tabernacle Sermons” or “Pastor Russell’s Sermons,” and not so state themselves as though any and all sermons interested them. Brother Russell prefers that his name be less and less used. Hence some sixty papers are publishing them without his name. Others prefer to use his name and no objection is offered so long as the improper title Reverend is not used. SEPARATE BIBLE HELPS These are ready in the leather-bound India-paper edition, price $1.25 postpaid. But we advise the Bible and Helps. The cheaper editions of the Helps on cheaper paper are not ready yet. A BARGAIN WHILE THEY LAST We remind you of the two beautiful motto-cards by our own designers: (1) Sister Seibert’s “In Due Time” with the Chestnut bough; and (2) Sister Darlington’s Restitution design. We have a large lot of these, and rather than move them to Brooklyn, we will sacrifice them at but little more than custom’s duty and freight and express charges, as folows: 2 of each (4) for 25 cents, postpaid. 10 of each (20) for $1.00 postpaid. 100 of each (200) for $6.00, collect. OUR ADDRESS STILL THE SAME It will take considerable time to get our arrangements perfected and stuff removed to Brooklyn. Address us at Allegheny, as usual, until contrary notice appears in these columns. (2) [4302]
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