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May 1, 1910 THE “It shall come to pass, that the soul that will not hear [obey] that Prophet, shall be destroyed from amongst the people.”— Acts 3:23, This thought is further confirmed by the statement of the Prophet Jeremiah (31:31-34), that the Lord would take away the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh and renew a right spirit. It is not supposable that this WATCH TOIVER (159-163) would be an instantineous work. It is a restitution work. True, sin had a small beginning in disobedience; but under its development it has effected headiness, lovelessness of heart, degradation and selfishness of character in the whole world of mankind. [t will he the work of the entire Millennial age to eradicate this stouy condition of heart and restore mankind to a proper fleshty condition of heart. SOME INTERESTING LETTERS BELOVED BROTITER RUSSELL :— I hasten this letter to you in the hope that it will appear in THe Watcn Tower and stir some good brother or sister who heretofore quite overlooked the home field. When good Brother Thomas attended the Jacksonville convention, but little more than a year ago, he stood almost alone in his community. He heard the testimony of our dear Brother Wright of Boaz, Ala., who found, after patient years, hearing ears and good, responsive hearts in his own family. Now children and their married partners, grandchildren and their friends are warm, devoted friends of the truth. Could you have been with us during the last two days you would surely have had evidence that there is a rich ingathering in the South. Today, after little more than a year of quickened effort, at least twenty-three give good evidence of consecration, having symbolized by water baptism. Cottonplanting was forgotten (it was the very busiest season), and the rich blessing the dear Lord poured out was not to be compared to anything on earth. I thought of the large class at Reedy, Va., mostly of the family of our beloved brother—familiarly known as “Cousin Jimmy”; of good and faithful Brother Major Grubb, Rondo, Va., whose children and grandchildren recently consecrated ; of whole families North, South, East and West who just recently have made consecration. After father or mother was called beyond the vail, or stood faithful but alone for twenty years, some were rewarded in their own families. Beloved Brother, my own heart is quickened to deeper devotion, more zealous sacrifice, more ardent love, more pa BROTHER RUSSELL'S. JUNE, Ly. Brooklyn, N.Y. ..Fri, June 17 Penn. RL RR. 9.45 P. Ar. Louisville, Ky... “Sun, «19 . 10:35 A. M. Ly. “ “oo. Sune “19 Ek, 9:30 P.M. Ar. Cincinnati, 0... Mon. “ 9 20 co, 7:20 ALM. Ly. * “ . Mon. “ 20 Big Four 9:30 PLM, Ar. C level land, O. Tues. “ Q1 . ....6:45 A.M. Ly. “eo. Tne © 2EW. 8 TB. 8-00 ALM. Ar. Canton. O. » Tue “QI “ ..9.38 ALM, tient, long-suffering endurance deterred harvest. Seripture texts eruwd my mind-—‘after many days,” “weeping,” “bearing precious fruit,” “labor not in vain in the Lord,” “he that reapeth receiveth wages.” How my _ heart burns to tell the dear brethren everywhere—“‘the fields are white to the harvest”! Don't overlook the dear home-folk. The Lord will not have more than 144,000. but Brother John, Sister Mary, or son, or daughter may for all eternity hold before us this joy-giving thought—“My crown came to me because you loved me enough to Jead me to consecration.” Perhaps onee we presented the truth smitingly at times. We have learned to present it lovingly, considerately, better understanding the infirmities of our dear ones. How necessary that all our deeds be tender, loving, as were our dear Master's! { am most grateful to the Creat Chief Reaper for this Southern trip and the wonderful harvest- gathering that is in evidence on every band. Do all the dear friends “realize that the opportunities now open will soon pass? Can we withhold our services when people read sermons and PEOPLES PULPIT as never before? Everywhere the dear friends are surely awakening. Angels must look on in wonder at the glorious privileges accorded to men. Thousands of prayers go up as you leave for abroad. Hundreds of warm Southern hearts earnestly pray richest blessings ag LT see the rewards of long VoL. XXXL REACTION IN. We give liberal extracts from an article following, which confirms our recent statement that the same polished infidelity which for forty years has steadily been leavening all the male colleges and seminaries of the United States. Canada, England and Germany, and which by now has gotten possession of nearly every pulpit and Sunday school, is penetrating and saturating even common school books. Many parents see this but forbear to protest, because of their lack of spine and their false standard of parental love. Instead of standing up for the truth and the Bible they surrender to the arrogance of Young America—male and female. They think that they love their children too much to oppose them, when really their trouble is too much self-love—“‘approbativeness.” They fear to have their educated darlings think of them as “old fogies” and behind the times. What they need is more love for their Creator, more love for his Word and more love for their children—to give them backbone to stand up for the truth at any cost. But alas! So blighting and stunting has been the misrepresentation of the tospel of Christ that. many dear souls, possessed of a keen faith, have so little knowledge that they cannot defend it. Yea, they know their ignorance and fear even to try. vonty people perish for lack of knowledge,” says the Lord. Yet the leaders of all denominations teach them to boast. They are rich and increased in goods and have need of nothing: they know not of their poverty, blindness and nakedness. (Rev. 3:17) Ah! Thank God for the Millennial kingdom so near at hand! What would humanity do without it! Soon the half [461 to the many to be refreshed of other climes and foreign tongues, Yours in his love, M. L.. HErr. ‘CONVENTION TOUR Li. Canton, O. Wed. June 22 Penna, R. R..6:27 A.M, As. Muncie. dnd. .-Wed. “ 22 Big Four 1:32 PLM. Ly. . " Thu, “ 23 L, EB. & W. ..9:52 A.M. Ar. Lima. O. ..Thu “ 23 “ .. 12:40 P.M. Ive oh Pri, 0 24 CG. Wb 2D. 9:10 ALM. Ar. Dayton, O. 1.2... Fri. “ 24 “ 11:20 A.M. Ly. ” ee Fri,‘ 24 Penna. R. R. 9:27 PLM. Ar. Chicayo, Tl. Sat. “25 “ - 7:10 ALM. MAY 15, 110 No. 10 FEMALE SEMINARIES truth of the dark ages would give way to po creed, And what direful results would follow! AWAY FROM ANCIENT ALTARS [Warold Bolee in “Cosmopolitan.” ] “Colleges devoted to the education of women have revised the accepted estimate of life with startling consequences to ancient creeds, Throughout the ages there las been a sad procession of believers who regarded life as a burden to he borne. and endured it to the end. with sighs and tears. And the memory of their sacrifice and suffering has been revered by the thousands that follow them. Tn contrast with this philosophy. which has produced unnumbered martyrdoms and is still held in some circles, there has heen preached a militant gospel. Life is regarded ax a warfare in an arena, In the hymn that sings the spiritual trinmphs of conquest when the armies of the Lord waged hattle, the believer rejects a Hfe of either resignation or ease ‘while others fought to win the prize and sailed through bloody seas.’ “American educators of women are showing what they believe to be the fallacy of both these philosophies. Life, they say, is neither a burden nor a battle. It is a benediction. It is the great Fact. To live right is to live joyously. And so the thousands of young women coming out of our institutions of learning do not follow the centuries of tearful pilgrimage on the Via Dolorosa. neither do they choose the Field of Mars. They believe that martyrdom in modern times is as anachronistie as the stake. and that to regard life as gladiatorial is to miss its finest meanings. 3] ne laith.