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THIS JOURNAL AND ITS SAGRED MISSION HIS Journal is one of the prime factors or instruments in the system of Bible Instruction, or “Seminary Extension,” now being. presented in all parts of the civilized world py the WaTcH Towser Bisty & ‘fract Sociery, chartered A, D. 1881, “For the Pro motion of Christian Knowledge.” It not only serves as a class room where Bible Students may meet in the study of the Divine Word, put also as a channel of communication through which they may be reached with announcements of the Society’s Conventions and 01 the coming of its traveling representatives styled “Pilgrims,” and refreshed with reports of its Conventions. Our “Berean Lessons" are topical rehearsals or reviews of our Society’s published Stupiss, most entertainingly arranged, and very helpful to all who would merit the only honorary degree which the Society accords, viz., Verbi Dei Minister (V.D.M.), which, translated into English, is Minister of the Divine Word. Our treatinent of the International S. S. Lessons is specially for the older Bible Students and Teachers. By some this feature is considered indispensable. This Journal stands firmly for the defense of the only true foundation of the Christian’s hope now being so generally repudiated— Redemption through the precious blood of “the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a Runsom [a corresponding price, a substitute] for al.” (1 Pet. 1:19; 1 Tim. 2:6.) Building up on this sure foundation the gold, silver and precious stones (1 Cor, 3:11-15; 2 Pet 1:5-11) of the Word of God, its further missiou {s to—‘Make all see what is the fellowship of the Mystery which . . . has been hid tn God, to the intent that now might be made known by the Church the manifold wisdom of God”——“which in other Ager Was not made known unto the sons of men as it is now revealed.”—Eph. 3:5-9, 10. It stands free from all parties, sects and creeds of men, while it seeks more and more to bring its every utterance into fullest subjection to the will of God in Christ, as expressed in the Holy Scriptures. It is thus free to declare boldly whatsoever the Lord hath spoken—according to the Divine wisdom granted unto us, to understand. Its attitude is not dogmatical, but confident; for we anow whereof we affirm, treading with implicit faith upon the sure promises of God. It is held as a trust, to be used only in Ais service; hence our decisions relative to what may and what may not appear in its columns must be according to our judgment of His good pleasure, the teaching of His Word, for the upbuilding of His people in grace and knowledge. And we not only invite but arge our readers to prove all its utterances by the infallible Word to which reference is constantly made, to facilitate such testing. TO US THE SCRIPTURES CLEARLY TEACH ‘That the Church is “the Temple of the Living t:od’-——peculiarly ‘“‘His workmanship :” that its construction has been In progress through out the Gospel Age—ever since Christ became the world’s Redeemer and the Chief Corner Stone of His Temple, through which, when finished, (rod’s blessing shall come “to all people,’ and they find access to Him.—1 Cor. 3:16, 17; Eph. 2 :20-22; Gen. 28:14; Gal. S:2d, That meantime the chiseling, shaping and polishing of consecrated believers in Christ’s Atonement for sin, progresses; and when the last of these “living stones,’ “Elect and precious,” shall have been made ready, the great Master Workman will bring all together in the First Resurrection; and the Temple shall be filled with His glory, and be the meeting place between God and men through out the Millennium.—Rev, 15 :3-8. ‘That the Basis of Hope, for the Church and the World, lies in the fact that “Jesus Christ, by the grace of God, tasted death for every man,” “a Ransom for all,” and will be “the true Light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world,” “in due time.”— Heb. 2:9; John 1:9; 1 Tim. 2:5, 6. That the Hope of the Church ts that she may be like her Lord, ‘see Him as He is,” be “partaker of the Divine nature,” and share His glory as His joint-beir—1 John 3:2; John 17:24; Rom. 8:17; 2 Pet. 1:4. That the present mission of the Church is the perfecting of the saints for the future work of service; to develop in herself every grace ; to be God's witness to the world; and to prepare to be kings and priests in the next Age.—Eph. 4:12; Matt. 24:14; Rev. 1:6; 20:6 That the hope for the World Hes in the blessings of knowledge and opportunity to be brought to all by Christ’s Millennial Kingdom— the Restitution of all that was lost in Adam, to all the willing and obedient, at the hands of their L:edeemer and His glorified Church—when all the wilfully wicked will be destroyed.—Acts 3:19-23; Isa. 35, VUBLISIDED) BY WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY 119 FEDERAL STREET. PITTSBURGH, PA. U.S. A, The Watch Tower Editorial Committee: This journal is published under the supers ision of an Editorial Committee at least three of whom have read and approved as truth each and every article appearing in these colums. The names or the Editorial Committee are: J. F. RUTHERFORD, WE. Van AmMprrou, F. H. Ropisox, Geo. H FisHER, W. E. Pack ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.00 IN ADVANCE, SEND MONEY BY EXPRESS, BANK DRAFT. POSTAL ORDER, OR REGISTERED Terms to the Lord’s Poor as follows—A)) Bible Students who. by reason of old age or other infirmity or adversity, are unable toya/ for this journal, will be supplied Free if thes send a Postal Card each May stating their case and requesting its continuance. We are not only willing, but anxsous, that all such be on our list continually and in touch with the STUDIES, etc. NOTICE TO ALL TOWER SUBSCRIBERS —Piease remember that as a rule we no longer send a card ot acknowledgment tor a renewal or for a new subscription, Receipt and entry ot renewal are indicated within a month by change in date ot expiration ot the subsermptton on the TOWER wrapper When requesting change of address, piease give old address as well as new. Thisis very important, saving us much time and unnecessary correspondence. ENTERED AS SRCOND-CLASS MATIUR 41 PETISBURGHI, Pa, POSTOFFICE VNDER THR WT OF MARCH SRD, INTa, NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY Notice is hereby given that the anuual meeting of the shareholders of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society will be held at Carnesie Hall, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the 3rd day of January, tozo, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of electing directors and otficers for the cnsuing year, and for the transaction of sth other business as may properly come before said meeuns. Forms jor proxies will be sent out with the December Ist WaicHh Tower. W. EL Van Amburcy, Secretary. PRINTERS’ DELAY IN SHIPPING TOWER REPRINTS Weare much chagrined in having to apologize for the long and unexpected delays in getting the prst three volumes of old Watcn Towkr reprints into the hands of those who have ordered and paid for them. We wish to assure the friends that everything in our power has been done to expedite the matter and to make gvod our promises of shipment. Urgent wire request aS we go to press has brought the promise from our printers that they will begin shipment on November rsth. Strikes and other difficulties in trades involving binders’ supplies seem to have been largely responsible for unexpected retarding of the work. ————— eee LOCAL CONVENTIONS AT THANKSGIVING SEASON Quite a number of local conventions will be held this year during the Thanksgiving season. Among the number siready arranged for are: Chicago, Ill, November 27-30. Brother Rutherford and several pilgrim brethren will be present. For further information address Entertainment Committee. 1305 Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill. Grand Rapids, Mich., November 27-30. Brother Rutherford hopes to be present on the 28th. For further information address 8S. C. DeGroot, 550 Lyon Street N. E., Grand Rapids, Mieh. Cincinnati, O., November 29. 30 Address Victor Schmidt. 545 West 7th Street. Cincinnati, O.. for information concerning this convention. Boston, Mass., November 27-30. Swedish. For further information address Seth W. Blom, 135 P St., South Boston, Mass. Toledo, O., November 27-30. For further information uddress C. W. Smith, 1021 Varland Ave.. Toledo, Ohio. Evansville, Ind., November 27-30. For further information address Mrs. Helen Forstmeyer, 210 Read St. Evansville, Ind. St. Louis, Mo., November 27-30. J. B. Bernoudy. 7633 Lindell Ave. can be addressed for further information regarding this convention. San Antonio, Texas, November 27-30. All meetings will be held in the I B. S. A. Hall, 117 N Floris. Friends wishing to attend notify Brother J. C. Cox, 124 Water Street. Brother Rutherford will address the tollowing local conventions. Paterson, N. J.. November yth: Reading, Pa. November 16th: Brooktyn, N.Y. November 28rd. Grand Rapids. Mich, November 28th: and Chicago, IH. on November 30th. NATIONAL LABOR TRIBUNE Readers of The Watch Tower are familiar with the fearlessness of whirh the National Labor Tribune has put farth the message of Truth. Being an independent paper. many read the message in it whe would not read it otherwise. (t carries each week an article concerning the Tivine Plan. We earnestly recommend that the friends everywhere show their appreciation by getting the Labor Tri bune into the hands of as many readers as possible. This paper has verved as a good medium for the volunteer message. BETHEL HYMNS FOR DECEMBER After the close of the hymn the Bethel family listens to the reading of ‘'My Vow Unto the Lord,’’ then joins in wAt the breakfast table the Manna text is considered. (1) 95: (2) 14; (3) 125: (4) 91; (5) 180: 16) 119; (7) 267: (8) 323; (9) 218 (10) 219; (11) 130; (12) 198; (13) 145; (14) 296: (15) 28a; (16) 114: (17) 315: (18) 293; (19) 44; (20) 205; (21) 326+. (22) 256, (23) 255. (24) 139; (25) 140: (26) 120; (27) 87; (28) 107; (29) 275; (30) 186; (31) 3. prayer Hymns for November follow: