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THE (207-211) merely imputing to us the merit. or that which corresponds to the endorsement of our contract with the heavenly Father, if we desire to enter into such a contract. THE WORLD WILL RETAIN THE EARTHLY LIFE-RIGHTS PURCHASED FOR THEM Coming back to the statement made foregoing, that this merit is to he given on behalf of the world, we should qualify it and say that the merit is not to be given for the whole world, but merely, as the Scriptures outline, “for all the people.” “The people,” however, are not the entire world, but all who will come into covenant relationship with God durig the period of the Great Mediatorial kingdom. These are the only people for whom the merit will be applied. Whoever will reject this opportunity and refuse to become one of the people, rejects all the opportunities that are to be granted and does not, therefore, receive restitution to human life. Such are not made perfect. They do not get human rights at all. They will receive an awakening from death, but this will not be restitution. This will be merely the first step from which they may, if they choose, take the further steps leading to the restitution WATCH TOWER Brookuiyn, N. Y. blessings. “It will come to pass that the soul that will not obey” that Great Mediator, that Great Prophet, Priest and King. the great “Prophet like unto Moses raised up from amongst your brethren”—of which Jesus is the Head and the church of this Gospel age are his members—‘‘the soul that will not obey that Prophet shall be destroyed from amongst the people.”—Acts 3:19-21. This is in harmony with the Scripture to the effect that “he that hath the Son hath life, and he that hath not the Son shal] not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him,” continues on him; he never gets out from under the wrath of God. He had the opportunity; he was brought to a knowledge of the truth; he was brought to the place where it was his privilege to come under the arrangement of the New Covenant blessings which will be extended to all through Israel. But if he fails to make use of that opportunity and to become one of God’s people, then he does not get out from under the wrath at all. He dies under the original wrath of God and without going to the end of the Millennial age—without becoming one of the restored ones, LETTERS RE VOLUNTEER WORK DEAR FRIENDS :— IT happened to come across one of your tracts for April, 1909, and was intensely interested in the article, “Where Are the Dead?” It set me to thinking and to reading the Bible as I never did before. Finally T got my hushand to read the tract and he said he would like to hear that man preach. That was a great deal for him to say, for he has no use tor churches and preachers in general. He is a good man indeed; as he often says, his life is superior to that of many church memhers, some of whom go to church just for stvle, and through habit and because their forefathers did. He says he would like to have you send your paper and he would read the sermon every Sunday. which he thinks would be better than going to church. IT am thankful to God that my husband is at last interested in the things of the future. His dear, sainted sister once said to him that he was too good not to obtain heaven and that she would pray for him constantly. What he wants and T want is the truth—not the varied opinions of men, and 1} know we can get it by seaching the Scriptures. He is now even reading the Bible, which he says he never did before. As for me, I have always heen a regular attendant at church, being a member of the Presbyterian church, as are all of my folks. As to having the holy Spirit really within me, I know T have not. I don’t think J ever grasped the fundamental truth as yet. I have always believed that our beloved dead were in heaven, but as you say they are not judged yet, and how can they be there? Please send your paper to us. I understand it is twelve cents, but if it is more T will send it to you. Yours very truly for the truth, Mrs. ©, H. FuLLer,—Oregon. Drar Sin:— Please send me the Propres Punpir. I have just heen handed a copy of “Where Are the Dead?” I have read it and have become very much interested in your good work. Please send me a copy of the “Thief in Paradise.” Find en closed 12 cents for a year’s subscription. Yours truly, Mrs, IpA ZIMMERMAN,—Missouri. GENTLEMEN :— A copy of the Propies PuLprr was handed to me last night, J cannot tell vou in writing how I enjoyed reading it. Will you kindly forward me the sermons, “Where Are the Dead?” “Thieves in’ Paradise,” and “The Rich Man in Hell.” Would also like to receive the six series of “Studies in the Seriptures.” as it has not heen my good fortune to receive them. Will send 12 cents in the near future for PEOPLES PULPIT. May God prosper you. Very respectfully yours, C. LAWLER,—N, Y. DEA Sirs :— I found advertisement copy of Propies PULPIT in our letter box. JI would like to have some of the books vou speak of. 1 will subscribe for your paper later. 1 should lke to know if vou believe Calvinism to he true. Hoping to hear from you soon, I am, Truly yours. Mrs. FRAYER,—N. J. DEAR FRIENDS :— T was handed one of your papers, PropLes PUuLprit, which T prize very much for its explanations of the Scripture, Please find enclosed 12 cents for one year’s subscription. Tuos. H. HArRIs,—Can. Yours very truly, GENTLEMEN :— Your monthly paper, bearing the name PEOPLES PULPIT, came into my hands Sunday morning. I read it through care fully, as it treated of a subject that must greatly interest all thoughtful people. jects enclosed. scription, Yours sincerely, I should like very much to read the subPlease find enclosed 12 cents to pay for sub Mrs. Dorcas Curnow,—Cal. DOCTOR EDGAR PASSED BEYOND By cable we learn that Brother John Edgar underwent a surgical operation which has resulted in his death. We trust for him that he has passed beyond the Second Vail and is now with the Master in glory. He was a dear, humble. faithful brother, whom we greatly loved. His dear family have our sympathy, but we know that they sorrow not as others who have no such hopes as those which buoy us up. The cablegram says that he passed away peacefully, a grand witness to the truth. He fought a good fight. He kept the faith. He surely finished his work. We hope for him a crown. Vou. XXANI BROOKLYN, N. Y., JULY 1, 1910 No. 18 BROTHER RUSSELL’S FOREIGN SECTION III. Sunday morning, May 15. we met with the London friends in what is known as the “Whitefield Tabernacle.” The present structure was built on the spot where the original Whitefield Tabernacle stood, and what is reputed to be Whitefield’s old pulpit is there, We oceupied it on the oreasion mentioned and talked to the friends of the London Church. Our text was, “Gather together my saints unto me, those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” We emphasized the fact that we are not to be gathered to human teachers, nor into sects, TOUR REPORT and parties, and denominations. Our gathering of ourselves and our assistance to others is to be into membership in the body of Christ, the church of the living God whose names are written in heaven. Saints only are to be gathered. Others may be attracted to some extent and remain for some time in fellowship with the brethren, the truth and the Lord; but ultimately persecution or ambition, or something else, will separate from the Lord and from those in aceord with him, all who are not holy, saintly, fully consecrated. We specially emphasized that all properly drawn and called [4638]