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Marcu 15, 1915 A ‘‘TRUTH’’ BABY My Very Dear Pastor:— I am sending my baby’s photo to wish you the very happiest of new years; I hope and believe that the year will indeed “Ring in The Christ that is to be.” I think you may be interested in this baby’s history, as it, seems to prove your theory that “truth” babies are better than other ones. When my other children were born, my surroundings were much as you advocate in Volume VI. They are very good children, and the girl has recently consecrated herself to the Lord. I think it was about fifteen months before my last dear child’s birth that I read Tue Divine PLAN OF THE AGES, rejoiced greatly and immediately gave myself to the Lord—as did my husband. During the interval before baby’s birth, we moved twice—the second time into a tent, as no houses were available. City street improvements exposed me to the most terrific and incessant noises, and once, in blasting, the tent was thrown down without warning. Then we had a heavy snow which bore down our tent, compelling us to go out into two feet of snow, in the night! I tried to be “worth while” and smile when everything went wrong. The power of the truth was greater than I knew, for baby has the best nature of any of my children—he is really unselfish; people have remarked upon it to me. When he was born I had another trial; his arm was paralyzed and hung helpless. I knew restitution was coming and although I found it hard to say, “Thy will be done,” when I said it from my heart, that night the arm distinctly moved, It is now as the other. Hoping I have not taken too much of your time, I remain, Your sister in Christ, ELeanor I. Cuitpe.—B. C. “TOILS OF THE ROAD WILL SEEM NOTHING WHEN—”’’ Dearty BELovED BROTHER RUSSELL :— Grectings in our Redeemer’s name! Ever since I read THE Water Tower of Dee. 1, I have felt that I must write and tell you how much I appreciate it. The Watcu Towers are all rich, but this one scemed to impress me so much, and especially the first two articles—“Spirir-BecoTTEN Sons oF GoD AND Tei DEVeLOPpMENT,’ and “TEMPTATIONS, PECULIAR TO THE NEW CREATION.” Oh, how the dear Lord is blessing us with meat in due season for the household of faith, through that honored servant! T have so many things to be thankful for. Not long since husband and the children opposed me in the truth, thought mamma was foolish and really cranky about her religion; but now they are in sweet accord and are learning to love the Lord, the truth and the brethren, and you may know that I greatly appreciate the fact. My trials have seemed very crushing of late, but I consider them all as blessings, and thank the Lord for all my experiences. Jt seems so natural for us to want every one to love us and to think and speak well of us. But we know that when we earnestly contend for “the faith once delivered to the saints” it cannot be. But how glad I am that 1 can suffer a little for him! The sufferings of this present time are nothing to compare with the glory that shall follow. My only fear is that I shall not do my duty to the Lord. I know he is going to do his part. There are times when it seems he has hidden his face from me, but I know he is only seeing if I will trust him where I cannot trace him. And if I Von. XXXVI Information from Great Britain describes matters there as prosperous. Business flourishes, supported mainly by the orders for war materials for the Government, building of war vessels, etc. The streets have much the ordinary appearance, except that more black is worn by the women, as indicative of mourning, and more military uniform is to be seen. Newspaper reports respecting the sinking of vessels by German submarines might give the impression that Great Britain is cut off from communication with the outer world and that few ships enter and leave her ports. Such, however, is not the case. Approximately three thousand vessels entered and left British ports last month, while only about four sustained injury from the German submarines. The good business condition and rise in the price of food are leading to labor troubles, strikes for shorter hours and better wages. The demands are being met very conservatively. Wages of British mechanics are still much below the American level. THE WATCH TOWER BROOKLYN, N. Y., APRIL 1, 1915 VIEWS FROM THE WATCH TOWER (94-99) did not get my polishing in this way, it would have to come in some other; and the Lord certainly knows best. Yours in His Service, Mrs, Homer GRUvER. EUREKA DRAMA SUCCESS DeAR BRETHREN :— We are indeed rejoicing in the blessed privilege of service in the Eureka Drama work. The Heavenly Father is surely blessing us, and the public is very appreciative. We have been in the work about four weeks, and have served thirteen places and about 4,000 people. . At one place, after the third part. a dear hrother’s wife stated that she had made a full consecration of her all and desired to be immersed. This was a cause of rejoicing for the dear brother, and all rejoiced with him. Of course, we are having some trials, but that only makes us the more determined to press on. With much Christian love to all, I am your servant, in Christ, “I HAD SOUGHT THE WORLD AROUND, PEACE AND COMFORT NOWHERE FOUND”’ A Watcu Tower reader sends us the following interesting letter from a leading educator of Kentucky—a further evidence that a gleaning work is in progress: Mr, JaMes H. Warez, ———, Ky. Dear FRIEND :— Hardly could you have more effectually surprised me, or more thoroughly pleased me, than you have in presenting me with this handsomely bound set of Bible Students’ Helps. I read (tried to read) the Bible through at 14 years. I tried it again at 44, and again made a prayerful effort at 55 to read the Bible and Apocrypha. T also studied ten of the great religions, read many infidel authors and much materialistic philosophy; yet these six little volumes are clearly exhibiting to me more truth than I had discovered in all this study. I can read any of the poets, philosophy, or deep-laid allegory; but I had failed to read the Bible so as to agree with current orthodoxy. And you may know how rejoiced T am that finally you have placed me in company with truth-scekers who discover to me vividly and fearlessly the ways of God that I in much fear had seen, beeause it seemed that no other corroborated my discovery. I think I prize your present more highly than any gift I have ever received. Thanking you, W. TI. Pepper.ky. AS TO SECURING HALLS FOR EUREKA DRAMA DEAR FRIENDS :— lt may interest you to know of the method we have adopted for securing halls for the FuREKA Drama work, When we first started, some one would go ahead and secure halls in advance and advertise. This method, we found, had difficulties and was expensive, Now we have adopted a different method, which seems thus far to have worked well, at small expense. We now make arrangements for halls by telephone, which costs, in most cases, not more than fifteen cents, and is sometimes free, according to distance. These arrangements are made not more than a few days in advance; then we move to our town or village in the morning and the first thing we do is to put up our posters and window cards, and advertise from house to house and in the rural districts through the schools. In the evening we have our show, and usually have crowds. Yours in the Master’s service, Jos, Isaac, JR.—Texas. C. F. Duwr.—Ohio. No. 7 Conditions in Russia, except in the war zone, are said to be good. The Government, which has for years had control of the liquor traffic, has entirely suppressed it. The effect upon the Russian people is said to be excellent, tending toward their enlightenment of mind and tending also, with the war demands for labor, toward their financial prosperity. That part of France, which is outside of the war-zone, seems to be fairly prosperous also. Germany, according to all accounts, is not nearly as badly off as we might suppose from press reports. The business of the country goes on with remarkable regularity, notwithstanding the war; nevertheless, lacking an outlet for her manufactures, German activities are mainly concerned with Government orders for war materials and home necessities. The food, being under Governmental control, is limited, but is said to be sufficient for the absolute needs of the people. All food supplies are being conserved, as in the case of a be [5657]