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1915
THE
WATCH
TOWER
(287-283)
tions,
and
will
thus
be
separated
from
their
fellows.
The
next
some
the
thought
of
being
taken
away
from
the
present
life
symbol
of
a
whirlwind
taking
Elijah
to
heaven
also
implies
suddenly,
violently,
in
fiery
troubles,
etc.,
would
be
a
terrible
further
trouble.
Prophecies
are
generally
understood
after
prospect;
not
so
will
it
be
with
the
members
of
the
Elijah
their
fulfilment-and
ouly
vaguely
before.
It
was
thus
at
our
class.
Waiting
for
their
change,
and
living
in
daily
readiness
Lord's
first
advent
in
respect
to
the
prophecies
then
being
of
heart,
therefore,
they
go
on
without
trepidation.
On
the
fulfilled.
contrary,
in
whatever
way
they
shall
be
taken,
it
will
be
the
We
may
not
hope
to
clearly
understand
in
advance
the
culmination
of
their
hopes
for
which
they
so
long
have
waited
full
import
of
the
fiery
chariot
nor
of
the
whirlwind.
To
and
prayed-their
deliverance.
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INTERESTING
LETTERS
TROM
THE
BATTLEFIELD
OF
TRANOE
BELOVED
IN
THE
LORD:-
Grace
be
unto
you
and
peace
from
God
our
Father
and
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
Often
has
it
been
my
desire
to
write
you
of
my
experiences
at
the
front,
but
the
time
has
always
been
very
limited,
especially
in
the
last
weeks.
My
first
experience
was
in
France,
where
I
had
copies
of
the
French
BIBLE
STUDENTS
MONTHLY
sent
to
me.
I
distri
buted
these
as
I
had
opportunity
and
they
were
received
with
gladness.
At
first
the
people
were
very
much
surprised
that
a
Prussian
soldier
should
hand
them
these
papers,
but
hearing
my
brief
explanation
and
after
a
perusal
of
the
literature,
they
received
it
joyfully,
many
even
offering
to
pay
for
it,
which
I
declined.
My
supply
of
literature
having
been
exhausted,
I
was
about
to
order
more
when
we
received
instructions
to
break
camp
for
transfer
to
the
Eastern
frontier--Galicia.
Sunday
I
was
on
night
duty
[baking
dept.],
therefore
utilized
the
afternoon
for
a
trip
to
the
city.
There
I
experi
enced
much
joy,
for
I
met
many
Jews,
to
whom
I
could
speak
of
their
hope.
I
asked
them
if
they
believed
all
that
I
was
telling
them.
"Yes,"
said
they,
"we
believe
it."
One
replied,
"I
thank
you.
We
believe
in
a
Messiah,
also
that
the
time
of
redemption
is
near
at
hand."
Another
remarked,
"God
will
help,
and
it
will
all
come
about."
I
called
on
a
third
in
his
shop,
where
two
others
joined
us.
Much
joy
had
come
to
my
heart
through
calling
on
interested
people,
but
I
have
never
witnessed
such
joy
as
these
Jews
manifested.
With
tears
in
their
eyes
they
declared,
"May
God
grant
it;
may
God
grant
itl
We
have
already
heard
of
it."
All
were
rejoicing,
but
one
who
was
made
specially
glad
invited
me
to
visit
him
soon
again.
I
woulo
have
been
only
too
glad
to
have
done
so,
but
on
the
next
day
our
superior
officer
forbade
us
to
enter
the
city.
A
great
battle
is
raging
here;
many
Russians
were
taken
prisoners.
Six
thousand
have
passed
through
here.
Oh,
what
misery!
One
could
see
wounded
refugees
from
all
parts;
wagons
with
women
and
children,
and
men
driving
cattle.
I
never
saw
such
a
sight.
I
am
often
reminded
of
the
second
Psalm.
And
with
all
these
things
we
know
it
is
only
the
be
ginning.
Yes,
thanks
be
unto
God
that
these
days
are
to
be
shortened!
I
have
distributed
many
BIBLE
STUDENTS
MONTH
LIES
amongst
our
troops.
May
the
Lord
add
His
blessing!
On
our
next
march
we
passed
through
a
battlefield.
The
pitiful
sight
reminded
me
of
the
many
promises
and
I
thanked
our
heavenly
Father
that
I
did
not
have
to
take
an
active
part.
What
sorrow
and
misery
sin
has
brought
into
the
world,
but
what
a
blessing
awaits
humanity
I
All
long
for
peace,
and
how
they
will
rej
oice
when
Micah
4:
1-5
and
Isaiah
2:
4
are
fulfilled
1
We
often
hear
it
asked,
"Why
is
this
war
,"
I
thank
you
very
much
for
the
last
WATCH
TOWER.
The
first
article,
"The
Ministry
of
Angels,"
was
a
special
blessing
to
me.
The
grace
of
our
Lord
be
with
you.
Remembering
you
and
all
in
fervent
love
before
the
throne
of
Grace,
I
am
Your
faithful
brother,
Carpathian
Mts.,
May,
1915.
W--
H--.
SOLDIERS
ENTREATING
FOR
THE
TRUTH
BELOVED
IN
THE
LORD:-
Thank
you
for
your
letter
to
the
brethren
in
the
field,
and
for
THE
WATCH
TOWER.
r
also
wish
to
inform
you
that
I
have
repeated
opportuni
ties
to
discourse
to
my
comrades.
Out
of
11
or
12
men
there
are
six
especially
who,
as
often
as
time
permits,
come
to
me
of
their
own
accord
and
entreat
me
to
give
them
another
litt13
discourse.
When
r
want
to
close
after
talking
two
or
three
hours
they
plead,
"Please
continue;
it
is
so
grand."
Often
do
r
hear
them
say,
""Vhy
do
not
our
preachers
tell
us
these
things'
Why
do
they
mislead
us
so
'"
I
am
also
frequently
asked
for
literature.
r
give
them
THE
WATCH
TOWER
and
the
sermons.
With
hearty
greetings,
from
Your
brother
in
Christ,
France,
June,
1915.
F--
K--.
A
WONDERFUL
DELIVERANOE
DEAR
PASTOR
RUSSELL;-
I
wish
to
let
you
know
of
the
great
diliverance
I
havr
oh
tained,
by
God's
grace,
through
the
PHOTO-DRAMA
OF
CREA
TION,
which
was
shown
here
last
fall.
At
that
time
I
was
a
believer
in
Theosophy
and
was
possessed
by
evil
spirits,
b,>ing
both
"clairudient"
and
a
"writing
medium";
but,
thank
God,
I
am
now
free.
r
thought
I
had
the
gift
of
the
holy
Spirit,
but
the
sight
of
the
picture
of
the
Witch
of
Endor
convinced
me
that
I
had
a
"familiar
spirit,"
and
when
I
prayed
God
to
release
me
an,]
make
me
his
child
again,
he
did
so
at
once.
My
husband
went
with
me
afterward
to
see
the
pictures,
and
we
then
obtained
the
six
volumes
of
SCRIPTURE
STUDIES.
We
are
now
fully
consecrated
ane]
are
re.ioicing
in
the
truth.
We
feel
we
can
never
express
our
thankfulness,
dear
Brother,
but
we
daily
pray
Ollr
heavenly
Father
to
bless
and
guide
you.
It
was
such
a
wonderful
deliverance
that
I
can
never
forget
the
wonder
of
it,
and
my
heart
rises
in
gratitude
to
God,
who
could
seek
me
when
I
had
gone
so
far
astray!
With
best
wishes
from
my
husband
and
myself,
ELIZABETH
PEARSON.-Eng.
B.
S.
M.
IN
A
LETTER-BOX
DID
IT
DEAR
PASTOR
RUSSELL:-
As
I
am
changing
my
place
of
residence
and
should
be
sorry
to
miss
a
copy
of
THE
WATCH
TOWER,
I
am
enclosing
my
new
address.
A
few
months
ago
I
was
so
fortunate
as
to
find
one
of
your
papers
in
my
letter-box,
and
I
thank
God
I
was
interested
enough
to
read
it.
In
view
of
the
many
creeds
I
had
often
asked
myself,
Which
is
the
truth'
Surely
they
cannot
all
be
right!
r
thank
God
today
that
r
am
enjoying
your
STUDIES
IN
THE
SCRIP
TURES
and
THE
TOWER.
They
seem
more
reasonable
than
any
thing
I
have
seen.
I
have
said
to
myself,
At
last
I
have
found
the
truth,
and
I
have
not
changed
my
mind.
E.
COLBY
HARRIMAN.-Mass.
VOL.
XXXVI
BR.OOKLYN,
N.
Y.,
OCTOBER
1,
1915
No.l'J
"AS
DECEIVERS
AND
YET
TRUE"
"Giving
no
offense
i-n
any
thing,
that
the
ministry
be
not
blamed
j
.
.
•
by
honor
and
dis1wnor,
by
evil
report
and
good
re
port
j
as
decoivers,
and.
yet
true."-2
Corinthians
6:
3,
8.
How
varied
are
the
experiences
of
an
active
Christian--€x-'
Amongst
the
brethren
of
Christ
all
of
the
Lord's
saints
periences
of
honor
and
of
dishonor,
of
being
well
reported
and
should
have
honor.
While
none
should
seek
for
honor
of
the
evil
reported,
of
suffering
for
righteousness'
sake,
of
being
brethren,
nevertheless
a
great
deal
of
esteem
should
attach
to
called
deceivers,
etc.!
Some
may
have
a
greater
amount
of
everyone
who
has
taken
the
great
step
of
full
consecration
to
publicity
than
do
others
ana
thus
attract
more
attention.
God-no
matter
how
ignoble
the
person
may
be
according
to
Some
may
have
a
wider
field
of
service
and
greater
opportuni-
the
flesh.
The
fact
that
God
has
begotten
anyone
of
his
holy
ties
than
do
others.
But
every
faithful
disciple
of
Christ
will
Spirit
should
make
us
wish
to
respect
those
whom
the
Lord
has
have
more
or
les8
of
4;hese
experiences
enumerated
in
our
text
thns
honored.
Each
of
the
saints,
however
humble,
is
greatly
and
in
its
context.
Some
will
speak
well
of
us
and
others
will
loved
of
our
Lord
Jesus;
and
therefore
all
of
the
children
of
speak
ill.
Throughout
the
entire
Gospel
age
it
has
ever
been
God
should
take
heed
how
they
treat
even
the
least
of
his
little
true
that
"all
who
will
live
godly
in
Christ
Jesus
shall
suffer
ones-their
brethren.
persecution."
(2
Timothy
3:12)
Especially
has
this
been
true
"As
deceivers,
and
yet
true."
On
many
occasions
the
gre::.t
of
these
last
days.
Apostle
Paul
was
dishonored;
at
other
times
he
was
honored.
VI-66
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SEPTEMBER 15, 1915 tions, and will thus be separated from their fellows. The next symbol of a whirlwind taking Elijah to heaven also implies further trouble. Prophecies are generally understood after their fulfilment—and orly vaguely before. It was thus at our Lord’s first advent in respect to the prophecies then being fulfilled. We may not hope to clearly understand in advance the full import of the fiery chariot nor of the whirlwind. To THE WATCH TOWER (287-283) some the thought of being taken away from the present life suddenly, violently, in fiery troubles, ete., would be a terrible prospect; not so will it be with the members of the Elijah class. Waiting for their change, and living in daily readiness of heart, therefore, they go on without trepidation. On the contrary, in whatever way they shall be taken, it will be the culmination of their hopes for which they so long have waited and prayed—their deliverance. INTERESTING LETTERS FROM THE BATTLEFIELD OF FRANCE BELOVED IN THE LorD:— Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Often has it been my desire to write you of my experiences at the front, but the time has always been very limited, especially in the last weeks. My first experience was in France, where I had copies of the French Bist—E StupENTs MONTHLY sent to me. I distributed these as I had opportunity and they were received with gladness. At first the people were very much surprised that a Prussian soldier should hand them these papers, but hearing my brief explanation and after a perusal of the literature, they received it joyfully, many even offering to pay for it, which I declined. My supply of literature having been exhausted, I was about to order more when we received instructions to break camp for transfer to the Eastern frontier—Galicia. Sunday I was on night duty [baking dept.J, therefore utilized the afternoon for a trip to the city. There I experienced much joy, for I met many Jews, to whom I could speak of their hope. I asked them if they believed all that I was telling them. “Yes,” said they, “we believe it.” One replied, “J thank you. We believe in a Messiah, also that the time of redemption is near at hand.” Another remarked, “God will help, and it will all come about.” I called on a third in his shop, where two others joined us. Much joy had come to my heart through calling on interested people, but I have never witnessed such joy 2s these Jews manifested. With tears in their eyes they declared, “May God grant it; may God grant it! We have already heard of it.” All were rejoicing, but one who was made specially glad invited me to visit him soon again. I would have been only too glad to have done so, but on the next day our superior officer forbade us to enter the city. A great battle is raging here; many Russians were taken prisoners. Six thousand have passed through here. Oh, what misery! One could see wounded refugees from all parts; wagons with women and children, and men driving cattle. I never saw such a sight. I am often reminded of the second Psalm. And with all these things we know it is only the beginning. Yes, thanks be unto God that these days are to be shortened! I have distributed many BisLe STUDENTS MoNTHLIES amongst our troops. May the Lord add His blessing! On our next march we passed through a battlefield. The pitiful sight reminded me of the many promises and I thanked our heavenly Father that I did not have to take an active part. What sorrow and misery sin has brought into the world, but what a blessing awaits humanity! All long for peace, and how they will rejoice when Micah 4:1-5 and Isaiah 2:4 are fulfilled! We often hear it asked, “Why is this war?” I thank you very much for the last WatcH Towrr. The first article, “The Ministry of Angels,” was a special blessing to me. The grace of our Lord be with you. Remembering you and all in fervent love before the throne of Grace, I am Your faithful brother, Carpathian Mts., May, 1915. w— H—. SOLDIERS ENTREATING FOR THE TRUTH BELOVED IN THE Lorp:— Thank you for your letter to the brethren in the field, and for THE WATCH TOWER. I also wish to inform you that I have repeated opportunities to discourse to my comrades. Out of 11 or 12 men there are six especially who, as often as time permits, come to me of their own accord and entreat me to give them another little discourse. When I want to close after talking two or three hours they plead, “Please continue; it is so grand.” Often do I hear them say, “Why do not our preachers tell us these things? Why do they mislead us so?” I am also frequently asked for literature. I give them THE WatcH TOWER and the sermons, With hearty greetings, from Your brother in Christ, France, June, 1915. F—— K-——. A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE Dear Pastor RUSSELL:~— I wish to let you know of the great diliverance I have obtained, by God’s grace, through the PHoto-DRAMA OF CREATION, which was shown here last fall. At that time I was a believer in Theosophy and was possessed by evil spirits, being both “clairudient” and a “writing medium”; but, thank God, I am now free. I thought I had the gift of the holy Spirit, but the sight of the picture of the Witch of Endor convinced me that I had a “familiar spirit,’ and when I prayed God to release me and make me his child again, he did so at once. My husband went with me afterward to see the pictures, and we then obtained the six volumes of SCRIPTURE STUDIES. We are now fully consecrated and are rejoicing in the truth. We feel we can never express our thankfulness, dear Brother, but we daily pray our heavenly Father to bless and guide you. It was such a wonderful deliverance that I can never forget the wonder of it, and my heart rises in gratitude to God, who could seek me when I had gone so far astray! With best wishes from my husband and myself, ELIZABETH PEARSON.—Eng. B. S. M. IN A LETTER-BOX DID IT Dear Pastor RuSsELL:— As I am changing my place of residence and should be sorry to miss a copy of THz WatcH Tower, I am enclosing my new address. A few months ago I was so fortunate as to find one of your papers in my letter-box, and I thank God [ was interested enough to read it. In view of the many creeds I had often asked myself, Which is the truth? Surely they cannot all be right! I thank God today that I am enjoying your SruDIEs IN THE ScripTURES and THE Tower. They seem more reasonable than anything I have seen. I have said to myself, At last I have found the truth, and I have not changed my mind. E. Cotpy Harriman.—Mass. Vou. XXXVI BROOKLYN, N. Y., OCTOBER 1, 1915 No. 19 “AS DECEIVERS AND YET TRUE” “Giving no offense im any thing, that the mimstry be not blamed; ... by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceiwers, and yet true,”-—2 Corinthians 6:3, 8. Tiow varied are the experiences of an active Christian——experiences of honor and of dishonor, of being well reported and evil reported, of suffering for righteousness’ sake, of being called deceivers, etc.!. Some may have a greater amount of publicity than do others ana thus attract more attention. Some may have a wider field of service and greater opportunities than do others, But every faithful disciple of Christ will have more or less of hese experiences enumerated in our text and in its context. Some will speak well of us and others will speak ill. Throughout the entire Gospel age it has ever been true that “all who will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” (2 Timothy 3:12) Especially has this been true of these last days, VI—66 Amongst the brethren of Christ all of the Lord’s saints should have honor. While none should seek for honor of the brethren, nevertheless a great deal of esteem should attach to every one who has taken the great step of full consecration to God—no matter how ignoble the person may be according to the flesh. The fact that God has begotten any one of his holy Spirit should make us wish to respect those whom the Lord has thus honored. Each of the saints, however humble, is greatly loved of our Lord Jesus; and therefore all of the children of God should take heed how they treat even the least of his little ones—their brethren. “As deceivers, and yet true.” On many occasions the great Apostle Paul was dishonored; at other times he was honored. [5773]
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