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SIlPTIlMBIlR
15,
1909
THE
WATCH
TOWER
(287-291)
in
relation
to
the
Scriptures
and
feel
that
it
will
be
a
source
of
light
to
me
at
all
times,
as
the
books
have
and
will
be.
I
wish
to
say
that
I
have
never
been
a
church
member
and
have
been
called
an
infidel
on
account
of
my
non·
belief
in
a
Father
who
could
torture
throughout
eterpity
people
created
by
him
in
his
own
likeness
when
they
were
born
in
sin
and
were
so
weak.
The
first
glimpse
of
the
"Divine
Plan"
made
me
feel
that
I
was
not
entirely
alone
in
my
belief
and
that
the
coming
of
the
Saviur
could
be
looked
forward
to
with
great
longings
and
happiness
instead
of
misery,
separation,
torture,
etc.,
to
some
probably
who
were
dear
to
us.
I
am
a
young
man,
a
deep
reader
and
have
until
finding
your
books
been
unable
to
secure
much
consideration
from
the
ministers
of
the
(sect)
churches,
as
all
of
them
left
the
im
pression
upon
me
that
one
must
be
a
member
of
some
church
to
be
saved.
Will
you
please
forward
books
and
papers
promptly,
as
I
do
not
wish
to
miss
a
single
enlightening
point,
and
have
a
dear
wife
and
mother
I
am
so
anxious
shall
see
the
great
light
as
1
see
it.
Yours
very
truly,
E.
M.
VIQUESNEY,-Ga.
DEAR
BROTHER
RusSELL:-
In
the
early
'90's,
being
a
great
reader
of
all
kinds
of
lit
erature-history,
Biblical
and
profane
books
of
all
kinds-my
wife
thought
she
would
purchase
me
an
unusual
book,
and
bought
me
a
copy
of
Millennial
Dawn,
Vol.
1.
I
was
interested
in
PI
of.
Totten,
of
Yale,
in
his
prophecies
in
reference
to
the
b60ks
of
Daniel
and
Revelation,
and
subscribed
for
the
"Chris
tian
Herald"
to
read
what
he
had
to
say.
So
I
read
Millennial
Dawn
at
that
time,
but
some
influence
was
against
me,
and
for
years
the
book
lay
unopened.
Last
summer
at
one
of
our
Bap
tist
meetings
down
here,
I
heard
a
clergyman
speak
about
the
Russellites
and
their
belief
as
being
damnable
heresy.
It
was
a
new
name
to
me.
I
asked
about
these
people;
who
they
were,
and
tried
to
get
some
further
light,
reasoning
that
thele
must
be
something
extra
about
these
people
to
be
so
con
demned.
I
had
often
read
of
Gamaliel's
advice
to
the
high
priest
and
tried
to
follow
it
by
granting
all
movements
a
rea
sonable
hearmg.
I
came
home
from
the
meeting,
and
asked
my
wife
if
she
knew
where
that
old
book
she
had
bought
for
me
years
ago
was.
We
looked
it
up.
I
begun
to
read
it.
1
waR
ripe
for
it.
I
got
tired
looking
up
your
references
to
the
Bible
and
took
the
book
as
written.
Not
having
the
necessary
money
to
buy
the
other
five
volumes
at
that
time,
I
did
the
next
best
thing.
I
went
right
into
the
Bible
as
never
before.
I
would
to
God
I
had
not
wasted
all
these
years,
but
had
done
so
at
first.
Patiently
bear
with
me,
as
I
am
full
of
this
good
news.
I
live
in
the
country
on
an
R.
F.
D.
route.
Some
one
threw
It
little
pink
tract
in
the
box.
God's
blessings
on
him!
I
read
every
word;
then
it
was
up
to
me
to
find
out
who
put
it
there.
I
made.
careful
inquiry
and
found
a
fellow
by
the
name
of
Mr.
Nunally,
living
about
four
miles
away,
who
had
a
reputation
as
being
a
saint;
just
the
fellow
I
was
looking
for.
I
drove
over
and
got
what
I
wanted.
I
am
now
near
the
end
of
Vol.
6,
which
has
stirred
me
up
to
write
to
you.
I
must
have
the
monthly
paper
as
soon
as
I
can
get
it.
It
is
a
severe
trial
for
me
to
ask
you
to
give
me
credit
for
the
same
until
I
can
pay
for
it
and
also
for
"The
Tower."
\YM.
BENNETT,-Va.
VOL.
XXX
BROOKLYN,
N.
Y.,
OCTOBER
1,
1909
THE
SARATOGA
CONVENTION
No.
19
As
we
had
expected,
quite
a
number
of
the
dear
friends
pro-
free
luncheon
in
side
rooms
of
the
Brooklyn
Academy
of
Music.
nounced
this
last
convention
"the
best
yet!"
For
our
own
part
At
the
afternoon
session
a
discourse
was
delivered
by
Broth
they
are
all
so
enjoyable
that
we
find
it
difficult
to
express
a
er
Rutherford.
His
topic
was,
"Preaching
the
kingdom
of
preference.
About
1,500
to
1,800
attended;
and
about
500
more
heaven."
It
was
ably
handled
!lnd
well
received.
Following
it
came
to
Brooklyn
only.
We
cannot
recall
any
previous
conven-
came
another
interval
for
supper-served
as
at
noon.
tion
at
which
such
absolute
harmony
prevailed.
Saratoga
is
in
In
the
evening
after
a
praise
service
Brother
Russell
ad
many
respects
an
ideal
city
for
such
a
gathering;
it
is
quiet,
dressed
the
assembly
on
"Baptism
and
Its
Import."
On
Mon
healthful,
has
hotel
capacity
for
thousands
and
a
splendid
Audi-
day
opportunity
was
granted
for
symbolic
immersion
in
wakr,
torium.
The
friends
were
made
comfortable
at
$1.25
to
$1.50
and
one
hundred
and
twenty-two
availed
themselves
of
the
priv
per
day
by
special
arrangement.
Each
convention
teaches
us
ilege.
The
baptistry
of
the
Central
Baptist
church
was
used.
something
along
these
lines.
Monnay
(Labor
Day)
witnessed
a
Love
Feast
from
7
:30
a.
But
our
special
feasting
was
on
the
heavenly
food
and
fel-
m.
until
11
p.
m.
at
the
"Bethel"
(the
home).
Coffee,
sand
lowship
divine.
Thirty
dear
brethren
participated
and
their
wiches,
fruit
and
cake
were
served
by
the
sisteI
s
to
hundrells
topics
were
timely
and
well
chosen.
We
trust
and
believe
that
who
inspected
the
home.
The
large
parlor,
in
which
President
no
hungry
soul
went
away
unfed.
Several
ministers
of
various
Abraham
Lincoln
in
the
dark
hours
of
tIll.'
Civil
\Var
inter
denominations
attended
continuously
and
some
of
them
ex-
viewed
Rev.
Henry
'Vard
Beecher
and
enlisted
his
co-opemtion
pressed
themselves
as
deeply
interested
and
reading
the
"SCRIP-
in
presenting
to
the
British
public
the
tnlP
issues
of
tht>
war
as
TURE
STUDIES"
and
determmed
to
prove
as
true
Bereans
what
being
for
or
against
slavery,
etc.,
was
an
object
of
much
inter
they
had
heard.
est.
Our
study
also
was
a
place
of
great
interest
to
all.
We
Saturday's
ride
down
the
Hudson
River
on
the
steamer
Hen-
sat
at
our
desk
by
request
and
there
gn'eted
the
Brethren
and
drick
Hudson
was
a
unique
experience.
Nearly
four
thousand
Sisters
as
they
passed.
\Ve
took
frl'sh
o('('asion
to
apologize
for
people
were
on
board;
about
one-half
of
them
were
our
conven-
our
fine
quarters;
so
much
better
than
the
Lord
and
the
Apos
tion
people.
It
seemed
the
Lord's
providence
that
we
should
tIes
enjoyed
and
so
much
bl'tter
than
we
dt>serve.
\l\Te
explained
thus
use
the
regular
steamer
rather
than
charter
a
smaller
and
afresh
what
had
already
becn
partieulal
ized
iII
TIm
WATCH
less
palatial
craft
for
our
exclusive
use.
Besides,
as
we
had
TOWER
(March
1,
page
(8)
con('erning
tlw
peculiar
providt>nccs
surmised,
the
opportunities
for
presenting
the
truth
to
others
which
put
us
in
possession
of
this
finc
propcrty
at
a
ll'sS
cost
were
considerable,
and
the
dear
friends
improved
them
wisely,
than
very
inferior
ones
were
obtainable-at
about
one-fourth
we
believe.
what
our
large
family's
car-fare
alone
would
have
cost.
The
river
views
are
grand;
but
the
dear
friends
were
so
full
At
the
Brooklyn
Taberna('le
thcre
WC1('
busy
scencs
all
day.
of
faith-views
of
the
heavenly
shore
that
earthly
scenes
were
Imagine
two
thousand
people
passing
bptw<'<'n
thl'
Tahernaclt>
quite
secondary
to
the
majority.
The
time
was
spent
in
fellow-
and
the
Bethel
and
seeing
both
from
top
to
bottom.
No
wonder
ship-talks
along
truth
lines,
and
in
singing
with
hearts
and
lips
the
residents
of
the
intervening
four
blo('ks
w<'re
ama~wd'
What
melodies
to
our
Redeemer
and
our
Father.
could
so
greatly
interest
those
happy-looking
people!
Ah'
The
Sunday
services
at
Brooklyn
were
all
held
in
the
Acad-
"None
but
his
loved
ones
know."
\Ve
trnst
that
a
favorable
IIII
emy
of
Music,
and
opened
with
a
praise
and
testimony
meeting
pression
for
the
truth
was
made
upon
the
pcoplc
of
a
large
sec·
at
10
o'clock.
It
was
good
to
be
there,
but
difficult
to
describe.
tion
of
Brooklyn,
for
about
1,700
of
our
fril'nds
were
quartcred
The
feelings
of
the
friends
ran
deep
as
they
told
of
their
thank-
amongst
them.
Do
we
always
r<'memlJPr,
dear
friends.
that
we
fulness
to
God
for
the
truth,
and
how
much
it
had
changed
the
are
living
epistles
of
the
truth.
known
and
read
of
many
who
current
of
their
entire
lives.
The
vow
also
was
lauded
as
a
will
not
read
our
printed
ml'ssages?
If
this
thonght
could
he
blessing
from
God
which
had
brought
more
of
blessing
than
always
with
us,
how
careful
it
would
make
u~
he
of
our
words
words
could
tell.
It
had
brought
them
nearer
to
the
Lord
than
and
deeds.
ever
before,
and
had
given
them
a
realization
of
the
Lord's
near-
'Vhile
we
were
giving
the
right
hand
of
fellowship
to
the
ness
and
special
watch
care.
candidates
for
immersion
at
the
Baptist
('hur('h,
Brother
Cole
At
11
o'clock
Brother
Russell
spoke
on
"The
Value
of
Toil,"
was
addressing
the
Colporteurs
in
Brooklyn
Tabernacle.
Later.
as
reported
in
the
newspapers.
Additionally
he
made
some
spe-
at
11
a.
m.
and
3
p.
m.
and
at
8
p.
m.,
we
addressed
changing
cial
reference
to
the
value
of
service-the
value
of
toil
to
the
audiences
in
the
Tab('rnacle.
Of
('ourse,
the
Sunday
services
church.
He
noted
that
the
Lord
could
get
along
entirely
with-
were
the
best
attended
(about
2,500,
nearly
all
friends).
out
our
aid,
but
pcrmitted
us
to
serve
and
sacrifice
for
our
Rpir-
although
no
special
advertising
was
done.
Some
Rssured
us
itual
development.
He
noted
also
the
rest
of
spirIt
which
all
that
Monday
was
the
very
be~t
day
of
all
amI
that
undouhtl'<lly
laborers
in
the
vineyard
should
enjoy
continually.
Luncheon
this
convl'ntion
far
surpassed
all
others.
\Ve
believe
we
also
followed,
some
going
to
restaurants
and
some
partaking
of
a
must
assent
to
thi'5
latter
expression.
[4481]
SEPTEMBER 15, 1909 in relation to the Scriptures and feel that it will be a source of light to me at all times, as the books have and will be. I wish to say that I have never been a church member and have been called an infidel on account of my non-belief in a Father who could torture throughout eternity people created by him in his own likeness when they were born in sin and were so weak. The first glimpse of the “Divine Plan” made me feel that I was not entirely alone in my belief and that the coming of the Savior could be looked forward to with great longings and happiness instead of misery, separation, torture, etc., to some probably who were dear to us. I am a young man, a deep reader and have until finding your books been unable to secure much consideration from the ministers of the (sect) churches, as all of them left the impression upon me that one must be a member of some church to be saved. Will you please forward books and papers promptly, as I do not wish to miss a single enlightening point, and have a dear wife and mother I am so anxious shall see the great light as I see it. Yours very truly, E. M. VIQuEsNEY,—Ga. Dear BROTHER RUSSELL:— In the early ’90’s, being a great reader of all kinds of literature—history, Biblical and profane books of all kinds—my wife thought she would purchase me an unusual book, and bought me a copy of Millennial Dawn, Vol. 1. I was interested in Piof. Totten, of Yale, in his prophecies in reference to the beoks of Daniel and Revelation, and subscribed for the “Christian Herald” to read what he had to say. So I read Millennial THE WATCH TOWER (287-291) Dawn at that time, but some influence was against me, and for years the book lay unopened. Last summer at one of our Baptist meetings down here, I heard a clergyman speak about the Russellites and their belief as being damnable heresy. It was a new name to me. I asked about these people; who they were, and tried to get some further light, reasoning that there must be something extra about these people to be so condemned. I had often read of Gamaliel’s advice to the high priest and tried to follow it by granting all movements a reasonable hearing. I came home from the meeting, and asked my wife if she knew where that old book she had bought for me years ago was. We looked it up. I began to read it. I was ripe for it. I got tired looking up your references to the Bible and took the book as written. Not having the necessary money to buy the other five volumes at that time, I did the next best thing. I went right into the Bible as never before. I would to God I had not wasted all these years, but had done so at first. Patiently bear with me, as I am full of this good news. I live in the country on an R. F. D. route. Some one threw a little pink tract in the box. God’s blessings on him! IJ read every word; then it was up to me to find out who put it there. I made careful inquiry and found a fellow by the name of Mr. Nunally, living about four miles away, who had a reputation as being a saint; just the fellow I was looking for. I drove over and got what I wanted. I am now near the end of Vol. 6, which has stirred me up to write to you. I must have the monthly paper as soon as I can get it. It is a severe trial for me to ask you to give me credit for the same until I can pay for it and also for ‘The Tower.” Wm. BENNETT, Va. Vou. XXX BROOKLYN, N. Y., OCTOBER 1, 1909 No. 19 THE SARATOGA CONVENTION As we had expected, quite a number of the dear friends pronounced this last convention “the best yet!” For our own part they are all so enjoyable that we find it difficult to express a preference. About 1,500 to 1,800 attended; and about 500 more came to Brooklyn only. We cannot recall any previous convention at which such absolute harmony prevailed. Saratoga is in many respects an ideal city for such a gathering; it is quiet, healthful, has hotel capacity for thousands and a splendid Auditorium, The friends were made comfortable at $1.25 to $1.50 per day by special arrangement. Each convention teaches us something along these lines, But our special feasting was on the heavenly food and fellowship divine. Thirty dear brethren participated and their topics were timely and well chosen. We trust and believe that no hungry soul went away unfed. Several ministers of various denominations attended continuously and some of them expressed themselves as deeply interested and reading the “ScrirTURE STUDIES” and determined to prove as true Bereans what they had heard. Saturday’s ride down the Hudson River on the steamer Hendrick Hudson was a unique experience. Nearly four thousand people were on board; about one-half of them were our convention people. It seemed the Lord’s providence that we should thus use the regular steamer rather than charter a smaller and less palatial craft for our exclusive use. Besides, as we had surmised, the opportunities for presenting the truth to others were considerable, and the dear friends improved them wisely, we believe. The river views are grand; but the dear friends were so full of faith-views of the heavenly shore that earthly scenes were quite secondary to the majority. The time was spent in fellowship-talks along truth lines, and in singing with hearts and lips melodies to our Redeemer and our Father. The Sunday services at Brooklyn were all held in the Academy of Music, and opened with a praise and testimony meeting at 10 o’clock. It was good to be there, but difficult to describe. The feelings of the friends ran deep as they told of their thankfulness to God for the truth, and how much it had changed the current of their entire lives. The vow also was lauded as a blessing from God which had brought more of blessing than words could tell. It had brought them nearer to the Lord than ever before, and had given them a realization of the Lord’s nearness and special watch care. At 11 o’clock Brother Russell spoke on “The Value of Toil,” as reported in the newspapers. Additionally he made some special reference to the value of service—the value of toil to the church. He noted that the Lord could get along entirely without our aid, but permitted us to serve and sacrifice for our spiritual development. He noted also the rest of spirit which all laborers in the vineyard should enjoy continually. Luncheon followed, some going to restaurants and some partaking of a free luncheon in side rooms of the Brooklyn Academy of Music. At the afternoon session a discourse was delivered by Brother Rutherford. His topic was, “Preaching the kingdom of heaven.” It was ably handled and well received. Following it came another interval for supper—served as at noon. In the evening after a praise service Brother Russell addressed the assembly on “Baptism and Its Import.” On Monday opportunity was granted for symbolic immersion in water, and one hundred and twenty-two availed themselves of the privilege. The baptistry of the Central Baptist church was used. Monday (Labor Day) witnessed a Love Feast from 7:30 a. m. until 11 p. m. at the “Bethel” (the home). Coffee, sandwiches, fruit and cake were served by the sisters to hundreds who inspected the home. The large parlor, in which President Abraham Lincoln in the dark hours of the Civil War interviewed Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and enlisted his co-operation in presenting to the British public the true issues of the war as being for or against slavery, etc., was an object of much interest. Our study also was a place of great interest to all. We sat at our desk by request and there greeted the Brethren and Sisters as they passed. We took fresh occasion to apologize for our fine quarters; so much better than the Lord and the Apostles enjoyed and so much better than we deserve. We explained afresh what had already been particularized in Tue Watcn TOWER (March 1, page 68) concerning the peculiar providences which put us in possession of this fine property at a less cost than very inferior ones were obtainable—at about one-fourth what our large family’s car-fare alone would have cost. At the Brooklyn Tabernacle there weie busy scenes all day. Imagine two thousand people passing between the Tabernacle and the Bethel and seeing both from top to bottom. No wonder the residents of the intervening four blocks were amazed! What could s0 greatly interest those happy-looking people! Ah! “None but his loved ones know.” We trust that a favorable 1mpression for the truth was made upon the people of a large section of Brooklyn, for about 1,700 of our friends were quartered amongst them, Do we always remember, dear friends, that we are living epistles of the truth, known and read of many who will not read our printed messages? 1f this thought could be always with us, how careful it would make us be of our words and deeds. While we were giving the right hand of fellowship to the candidates for immersion at the Baptist church, Brother Cole was addressing the Colporteurs in Brooklyn Tabernacle. Later, at 11 a. m. and 3 p. m. and at 8 p. m., we addressed changing audiences in the Tabernacle. Of course, the Sunday services were the best attended (about 2,500, nearly all friends), although no special advertising was done. Some assured us that Monday was the very best day of all and that undoubtedly this convention far surpassed all others. We believe we also must assent to this latter expression, [4481]
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