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NOVEMBER
1.
1914
THE
WATCH
TOWER
when
he
finished
reading
as
he
now
is.
I
see
from
his
letter
head
that
he
is
a
very
promising
member
of
the
-
-
-
Baptist
Church
and
a
leader
in
its
Bible
Class.
His
name
is
-
-
-
.
All
this
was
the
result
of
one
man's
prejudice
and
opposi·
tion
to
the
truth;
and
shows
how
God
can
make
the
wrath
of
man
to
praise
him.
I
certainly
felt
honored,
and
thanked
him
for
the
opportunity
of
witnessing
for
him,
though
in
an
un·
pleasant
and
unexpected
way.
That
preacher
looked
at
me
as
though
he
could
chew
me
to
pieces,
and
I
suppose
he
thought
he
would
in
a
few
words
silence
and
put
me
to
flight;
but
with
the
dear
Lord's
help
I
stood
my
ground
and
came
off
victor.
Pray
for
me,
dear
brethren,
that
I
may
be
used
more
and
more
to
honor
and
glorify
his
preciou~
name,
and
show
forth
his
praises
unto
others;
for
I
do
delight
to
do
his
will,
and
I
do
so
want
to
gain
that
most
glorious
of
all
prices-immortality,
beyond
the
veil,
and
be
forever
with
my
God
and
Saviour.
I
am
realizing
more
and
more
the
shortness
of
the
time
in
which
to
prepare
for
the
kingdom.
When
I
think
of
the
change
that
is
just
ahead
of
us,
I
think
of
some
fairy
dream;
and
yet
I
know
that
the
Gentile
times
are
ended
and
the
new
dispen
sation
is
being
ushered
in.
I
am
glad
that
I
shall
not
be
here
and
have
an
inheritance
in
the
flesh,
but
I
shall
be
glad
to
see
the
work
of
restitution
begun,
to
see
the
earth
blossom
as
the
rose
and
to
see
man
made
perfect,
a
fit
ruler
for
the
restored
Paradise.
I
want
to
see
the
dead
come
back
and
to
hear
the
shouts
and
songs
of
joy.
And
to
be
where
we
can
see
all
this
and
to
help
to
bring
it
about
and
to
know
that
our
efforts
are
wise,
that
our
Lord
directs
and
will
succeed
in
the
great
undertak
ing,
is
a
prospect
most
transporting.
Yours
humbly
in
Christ's
dear
Name.
MRS.
DR.
E.
Y.
WALKER.
["
This
honor
have
all
his
saints
"-to
bind
their
kings
with
chains
and
their
princes
with
fetters.
(Psalm
149
:8,
9.)
We
are
inclined
to
believe
that
this
sister
effectually
bound
a
princeling
of
ecclesiasticism.
N
a
doubt
the
Lord
will
grant
special
opportnnities
and
aid
to
others
worthy
of
the
honor
-saints
indeed.]
base
and
false
as
Satan
himself."
He
made
no
reply,
and
grew
silent.
I
said,
"Brother,
you
say
you
are
a
Baptist
min
ister
and
a
professed
mouthpiece
of
God,
who
tells
us
in
his
Word
to
'speak
evil
of
no
man'
(whether
good
or
bad).
Now,
do
you
think
you
are
showing
the
spirit
of
Christ,
or
of
Satan,
in
your
false
and
slanderous
remarks
just
uttered'
We
know
that
there
are
but
the
two
Masters."
He
made
no
reply
and
grew
very
red
in
the
face;
and
a
gentleman
sitting
two
seats
ahead
of
him,
who
had
been
facing
him
and
listening
to
all
that
had
been
said,
and
who
knew
him,
said,
"John,
would
you
like
to
have
some
hot
wated"
to
which
the
reverend
(')
gentleman
replied,
"No,
I'm
in
hot
wa
ter
enough
now;"
and
the
listeners
simply
roared
with
laughter,
which
made
him
madder
and
his
face
crimson.
I
then
left
him,
saying,
"Brother,
I
fear
you
will
be
in
still
hotter
water
before
the
Lord
gets
through
teaching
you
some
needed
lessons."
As
soon
as
I
got
back
to
my
seat,
a
young
man
came
to
me,
offering
me
money,
"for
some
more
tracts
like
the
one
you
gave
me,
if
you
have
any
more."
I
told
him
I
did
not
want
any
money,
that
freely
I
had
received,
and
freely
I
gave,
and
he
was
welcome
to
all
he
wanted.
He
took
four
or
five
and
went
back
to
his
seat.
Another
young
man
came
with
his
Bible,
asking
me
to
ex·
plain
some
things
he
did
not
understand
in
Revelation.
A
sister
sitting
in
front
of
me
had
a
Bible
with
the
1.
B.
S.
A.
Comments,
which
she
handed
me,
and
I
turned
to
them
and
read
to
him.
He
looked
at
the
Bible
and
said
he
must
have
one
like
it,
and
gave
me
his
name
and
address,
and
promised
to
read
some
literature
I
would
send
him.
Then
another
young
man
came
with
his
Bible,
and
asked
to
sit
down
by
me
and
asked
me
to
explain
some
Scripture
texts
he
did
not
fully
understand.
He
also
gave
me
his
name
and
addres~;
and
I
promised
to
send
him
some
literature.
Both
are
traveling
men
and
live
in
Atlanta.
When
I
got
home
I
mailed
them
each
a
copy
of
THE
DIVINE
PLAN
OF
THE
AGES,
Missionary
Report,
several
different
tracts,
etc.
Yesterday
I
heard
from
one
of
them,
saying
he
was
reading
the
PLAN
OF
THE
AGES,
and
was
deeply
interested,
and
thought
he
would
subscribe
for
THE
WATCH
TOWER
if
he
was
as
much
pleased
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ASSOCIATED
BIBLE
STUDENTS
We
suggest
that
the
above
name
be
used
by
all
classes
locally
in
newspaper
ad,ertising
and
otherwise
instead
of
the
title,
International
Bible
Students
Association,
which
name
properly
belongs
only
to
national
and
international
use.
When
advertisements
appear
on
the
religious
page
of
news
papers
classified
denominationally,
this
title,
Associated
Bible
Students,
can
be
used
instead
of
a
sectarian
name.
VOL.
XXXV
BROOKLYN,
N.
Y.,
NOVEMBER
15,
1914
No.
22
"THERE
SHALL
BE
SHOWERS
OF
BLESSING"
"They
shall
not
hurt
nor
destroy
in
all
my
holy
mountain
[kingdom].
"-Isaiah
11
:9.
Accustomed
as
all
mankind
have
been
to
misrule
and
mis-
consider
this
Word
of
the
Lord
through
the
Prophet,
as
shown
government,
it
was
necessary
that
assurance
should
be
given
in
our
text
and
context.
The
Prophet
declares
that
when
to
Israel
that
the
kingdom
of
Messiah
which
God
would
one
Messiah
shall
take
the
reins
of
government,
his
first
step
will
day
set
up
in
the
earth
would
not
only
have
good
motives
and
be
to
judge
the
poor,
and
to
reprove
the
rich
in
equity,
in
the
intentions,
but
wonld
also
possess
superior
power
of
knowledge
interests
of
the
meek
of
the
earth.
How
could
this
be
possible,
and
judgment.
And
this
is
what
the
Prophet
Isaiah
pointed
if
equity
had
already
prevailed
by
a
gradual
process,
so
that
out.
The
new
King
will
not
need
to
rely
upon
the
common
there
were
no
poor
and
no
rich,
and
so
that
all
had
become
channels
of
information
in
the
giving
of
his
blessings
and
in
meekf
the
administering
of
his
reproofs
and
chastisements,
but
will
Other
Scriptures
in
harmony
with
this
testimony
of
the
have
a
superhuman
endowment
of
power
by
which
he
will
Prophet
Isaiah,
show
that
the
very
work
which
our
Lord
is
know
the
very
thoughts
and
intents
of
the
heart.
He
will
not
to
do
at
the
beginning
of
his
reign
will
be
to
correct
the
wrongs
need
to
judge
after
the
hearing
of
the
ear
or
by
the
sight
of
then
prevailing.
Our
Lord
himself
implies
that
the
earth
will
the
eye,
as
must
all
earthly
rulers,
however
well
intentioned.-
be
far
from
being
a
blessed
condition
at
his
second
advent,
Isaiah
11:
3,
4.
when
he
asks
the
question,
"When
the
Son
of
Man
cometh,
It
was
proper
also
that
Israel
and
all
others
should
know
shall
he
find
The
Faith
on
the
e'arth
f"
(Luke
18
:8)
The
that
the
kingdom
of
God
to
be
established
would
be
absolutely
Revelator
also
gives
no
uncertain
testimony
on
this
subject.
just
and
impartial;
for
their
experiences
have
demonstrated
He
says:
"And
the
seventh
angel
sounded;
and
there
were
that
even
the
wisest
and
best
of
their
rulers,
lawmakers,
judges,
great
voices
in
heaven,
saying.
The
kingdoms
of
this
world
are
etc.,
have
been
largely
governed
by
selfishness.
The
world's
become
the
kingdom
of
our
Lord
and
of
his
Christ;
and
he
great
ones
have
amassed
wealth
at
the
expense
of
their
sub·
shall
reign
forever
and
ever
.
.
.
.
And
the
nations
were
angry,
jects,
and
have
made
their
special
friends
wealthy
and
have
and
thy
wrath
is
come,
and
the
time
of
the
dead
that
they
granted
them
special
privilege'S,
often-times
at
the
expense
of
should
be
judged,
and
that
than
shouldest
give
reward
to
thy
the
poor,
the
helpless,
the
despised.
Hence
the
Lord
through
servants
the
prophets,
and
to
the
saints,
and
to
them
that
fear
the
Prophet
assures
us
that
earth's
new
King
will
administer
thy
name,
small
and
great,
and
shouldest
destroy
them
that
equity
toward
all;
that
the
meek,
the
backward,
the
modest
corrupt
the
earth.
"-Revelation
11:
15-18
and
unassuming,
those
who
are
indisposed
~o
press
their
claims
BIBLE
HARMONIOUS
AND
CONSISTENT
and
to
assprt
their
rights,
will
have
his
particular
assistance;
Many
Scriptures
are
of
like
import.
The
position
of
the
and
that
the
poor,
who
have
few
to
sympathize
with
them
or
to
Bible
is
throughout
harmonious
and
consiste'nt.
It
describes
encouragp
or
help
them,
will
find
in
the
new
King
a
Friend.
the
present
time',
while
sin
is
prevailing,
as
"the
present
evil
MILLENNIUM
NOT
THROUGH
EVOLUTION
world,"
in
which
"the
prinee
of
this
world"
rules,
and
in
Those
who
expeet
the
Millennial
kingdom
to
come
as
a
which
the
Lord's
true
people,
the
body
of
Christ,
the
heirs
result
of
pre'sent
efforts,
under
the
order
of
society
now
pre-
of
the
kingdom,
"suffer
violence',"
and
declares
that
this
vailing,
and
who
believe
that
the
world
is
gradually
approach-
violence
is
working
out
for
those
who
are
rightly
exercised
by
ing
the
Millennium
by
an
evolutionary
process,
should
carefully
it
a
character
which
will
be
approved
by
the
Lord.
The
Scrip-
[5573]
THE NovEMBER 1, 1914 base and false as Satan himself.’’ He made no reply, and grew silent. I said, ‘‘Brother, you say you are a Baptist minister and a professed mouthpiece of God, who tells us in his Word to ‘speak evil of no man’ (whether good or bad). Now, do you think you are showing the spirit of Christ, or of Satan, in your false and slanderous remarks just uttered? We know that there are but the two Masters.’’ He made no reply and grew very red in the face; and a gentleman sitting two seats ahead of him, who had been facing him and listening to all that had been said, and who knew him, said, ‘‘John, would you like to have some hot water?’’ to which the reverend (?) gentleman replied, ‘‘No, I’m in hot water enough now;’’ and the listeners simply roared with laughter, which made him madder and his face crimson. I then left him, saying, ‘‘Brother, I fear you will be in still hotter water before the Lord gets through teaching you some needed lessons.’’ As soon as I got back to my seat, a young man came to me, offering me money, ‘‘for some more tracts like the one you gave me, if you have any more.’’ I told him I did not want any money, that freely I had received, and freely I gave, and he was welcome to all he wanted. He took four or five and went back to his seat. Another young man came with his Bible, asking me to explain some things he did not understand in Revelation. A sister sitting in front of me had a Bible with the I. B. S. A. Comments, which she handed me, and I turned to them and read to him. He looked at the Bible and said he must have one like it, and gave me his name and address, and promised to read some literature I would send him. Then another young man came with his Bible, and asked to sit down by me and asked me to explain some Scripture texts he did not fully understand. He also gave me his name and address; and I promised to send him some literature. Both are traveling men and live in Atlanta. When I got home I mailed them each a copy of THE DiviNE PLAN oF THE AGES, Missionary Report, several different tracts, ete. Yesterday I heard from one of them, saying he was reading the PLAN oF THE AGES, and was deeply interested, and thought he would subscribe for THE WatcH Tower if he was as much pleased WATCH TOWER (323-339) when he finished reading as he now is. I see from his letterhead that he is a very promising member of the Baptist Church and a leader in its Bible Class. His name is . All this was the result of one man’s prejudice and opposition to the truth; and shows how God can make the wrath of man to praise him. I certainly felt honored, and thanked him for the opportunity of witnessing for him, though in an unpleasant and unexpected way. That preacher looked at me as though he could chew me to pieces, and I suppose he thought he would in a few words silence and put me to flight; but with the dear Lord’s help I stood my ground and came off victor. Pray for me, dear brethren, that I may be used more and more to honor and glorify his precious name, and show forth his praises unto others; for I do delight to do his will, and I do so want to gain that most glorious of all prices—immortality, beyond the veil, and be forever with my God and Saviour. I am realizing more and more the shortness of the time in which to prepare for the kingdom. When I think of the change that is just ahead of us, I think of some fairy dream; and yet I know that the Gentile times are ended and the new dispensation is being ushered in. I am glad that I shall not be here and have an inheritance in the flesh, but I shall be glad to see the work of restitution begun, to see the earth blossom as the rose and to see man made perfect, a fit ruler for the restored Paradise. I want to see the dead come back and to hear the shouts and songs of joy. And to be where we can see all this and to help to bring it about and to know that our efforts are wise, that our Lord directs and will succeed in the great undertaking, is a prospect most transporting. Yours humbly in Christ’s dear Name. Mrs. Dr. E. Y. WALKER. [‘‘ This honor have all his saints’’—to bind their kings with chains and their princes with fetters. (Psalm 149:8, 9.) We are inclined to believe that this sister effectually bound a princeling of ecclesiasticism. No doubt the Lord will grant special opportunities and aid to others worthy of the honor —saints indeed.] ASSOCIATED BIBLE STUDENTS We suggest that the above name be used by all classes locally in newspaper advertising and otherwise instead of the title, International Bible Students Association, which name properly belongs only to national and international use. When advertisements appear on the religious page of newspapers classified denominationally, this title, Associated Bible Students, can be used instead of a sectarian name. Vou. XXXV BROOKLYN, N. Y., NOVEMBER 15, 1914 No. 22 “THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING” ‘¢They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain [kingdom].’’—Isaiah 11:9. Y J y g Accustomed as all mankind have been to misrule and misgovernment, it was necessary that assurance should be given to Israel that the kingdom of Messiah which God would one day set up in the earth would not only have good motives and intentions, but would also possess superior power of knowledge and judgment. And this is what the Prophet Isaiah pointed out. The new King will not need to rely upon the common channels of information in the giving of his blessings and in the administering of his reproofs and chastisements, but will have a superhuman endowment of power by which he will know the very thoughts and intents of the heart. He will not need to judge after the hearing of the ear or by the sight of the eye, as must all earthly rulers, however well intentioned.— Isaiah 11:3, 4. It was proper also that Israel and all others should know that the kingdom of God to be established would be absolutely just and impartial; for their experiences have demonstrated that even the wisest and best of their rulers, lawmakers, judges, ete., have been largely governed by selfishness. The world’s great ones have amassed wealth at the expense of their subjects, and have made their special friends wealthy and have granted them special privileges, often-times at the expense of the poor, the helpless, the despised. Hence the Lord through the Prophet assures us that earth’s new King will administer equity toward all; that the meek, the backward, the modest and unassuming, those who are indisposed to press their claims and to assert their rights, will have his particular assistance; and that the poor, who have few to sympathize with them or to encourage or help them, will find in the new King a Friend. MILLENNIUM NOT THROUGH EVOLUTION Those who expect the Millennial kingdom to come as a result of present efforts, under the order of society now prevailing, and who believe that the world is gradually approaching the Millennium by an evolutionary process, should carefully consider this Word of the Lord through the Prophet, as shown in our text and context. The Prophet declares that when Messiah shall take the reins of government, his first step will be to judge the poor, and to reprove the rich in equity, in the interests of the meek of the earth. How could this be possible, if equity had already prevailed by a gradual process, so that there were no poor and no rich, and so that all had become meek? Other Scriptures in harmony with this testimony of the Prophet Isaiah, show that the very work which our Lord is to do at the beginning of his reign will be to correct the wrongs then prevailing. Our Lord himself implies that the earth will be far from being a blessed condition at his second advent, when he asks the question, ‘‘When the Son of Man cometh, shall he find The Faith on the carth?’’ (Luke 18:8) The Revelator also gives no uncertain testimony on this subject. He says: ‘‘And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ; and he shall reign forever and ever... . And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward to thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and to them that fear thy name, small and great, and shouldest destroy them that corrupt the earth.’’—Revelation 11:15-18 BIBLE HARMONIOUS AND CONSISTENT Many Seriptures are of like import. The position of the Bible is throughout harmonious and consistent. It deseribes the present time, while sin is prevailing, as ‘‘the present evil world,’’ in which ‘‘the prinee of this world’’ rules, and in which the Lord’s true people, the body of Christ, the heirs of the kingdom, ‘‘suffer violenee,’’ and declares that this violence is working out for those who are rightly exercised by it a character which will be approved by the Lord. The Scrip [5573]
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