VOL. XXXIII OCTOBER 1 No. 19
A.D. 1912--A.M. 6041

----------

CONTENTS

Brother Russell's Itinerary.......................302
Views From The Watch Tower........................303
Zionism Favored by Turkey.....................303
"Thy Kingdom Come"............................303
"Fight the Good Fight"............................304
St. Peter a Noble Soldier.....................304
Other Valiant Warriors........................305
The Decisive Battle Now at Hand...............305
New Creature's Responsibility to Divine
Law--Part 3.................................308
"The Spirit Returns to God"...................308
"God Giveth It a Body"........................309
The Two Resurrections.........................309
The London and Glasgow Conventions................310
Our European Conventions..........................310
A Sign From Heaven................................312
No Sign But That of Jonah.....................312
"Come and Let Us Return"..........................313
The White Stone Given the Overcomers..............315
"The Good Fight of Faith".........................315

PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
"BROOKLYN TABERNACLE," 13-17 HICKS ST.,
BROOKLYN, N.Y., U. S. A.

Foreign Agencies:--British Branch: LONDON TABERNACLE, Lancaster Gate, W. German Branch: Unterdorner Str., 76, Barmen. Australasian Branch: Flinders Building, Flinders St., Melbourne. Please address the SOCIETY in every case.

----------
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $1.00 (4s.) IN ADVANCE.
SEND MONEY BY EXPRESS, BANK DRAFT, POSTAL ORDER, OR REGISTERED.
FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY FOREIGN MONEY ORDERS, ONLY.

----------

Terms to the Lord's Poor as Follows:--All Bible Students who, by reason of old age, or other infirmity or adversity, are unable to pay for this Journal, will be supplied Free if they send a Postal Card each May stating their case and requesting its continuance. We are not only willing, but anxious, that all such be on our list continually and in touch with the Studies, etc.

==========

ALSO FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH AND DANISH EDITIONS.
SAMPLE COPIES FREE.

==========

ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MAIL MATTER AT BROOKLYN, N.Y., POSTOFFICE.
ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER AT THE POSTOFFICE DEPT., OTTAWA, CANADA.

==========

BROTHER RUSSELL'S ITINERARY

Lv. Halifax.......I.C. Ry. 8:00 a.m. (A.T.) Mon. Sept. 30
Ar. Hamilton......G.T. Ry. 5:43 p.m. (E.T.) Tue. Oct. 1
Lv. " ...... " 3:45 p.m. " Wed. " 2
Ar. London........ " 6:30 p.m. " " " 2
Lv. " ........ " 11:35 a.m. " Thu. " 3
Ar. Flint......... " 2:10 p.m. (C.T.) " " 3
Lv. " .........P.M. Ry. 3:35 p.m. " " " 3
Ar. Saginaw....... " 4:20 p.m. " " " 3
Lv. " ....... " 12:30 noon " Fri. " 4
Ar. Grand Rapids.. " 4:20 p.m. " " " 4
Lv. " .. " 11:30 p.m. " " " 4
Ar. Chicago....... " 6:55 a.m. " Sat. " 5
Lv. " .......C.& A. Ry. 9:00 a.m. " " " 5
Ar. Springfield... " 2:25 p.m. " " " 5
Lv. " ...Wabash Ry. 9:40 p.m. " Sun. " 6
Ar. Fort Wayne.... " 5:35 a.m. " Mon. " 7
Lv. " ....Penn.R.R. 11:50 p.m. " " " 7

==========

"SCRIPTURE STUDIES" IN KARATOL BINDING

The thin Bible paper edition of the STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES, bound in limp Karatol, red burnished edges, is again in stock, all volumes. Orders for this edition will now be filled promptly. The price has been made uniform for all Karatol volumes--25c. each postpaid. Any one of these volumes can be carried in a coat pocket without inconvenience.

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

AT WHICH BROTHER RUSSELL WILL BE THE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER

[FRIENDS FROM NEARBY PLACES ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.]

----------

HAMILTON, ONT., OCTOBER 1

Public discourse in the Auditorium, I.O.O.F. Temple, Gore St., near Hughson, at 8 p.m.

LONDON, ONT., OCTOBER 2

Public discourse in the Grand Opera House, Richmond St., at 8 p.m.

SAGINAW, MICH., OCTOBER 3

Public discourse in the Auditorium, corner South Washington Ave. and Janes St., at 8 p.m.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., OCTOBER 4

Public discourse in Powers Opera House at 7:45 p.m.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL., OCTOBER 6

The public lecture will be delivered in the Coliseum, Fair Grounds, at 3 o'clock. A discourse specially for the interested is being arranged for Sunday evening; time and place to be announced later.

FORT WAYNE, IND., OCTOBER 7

Public discourse in Princess Rink, corner Fulton and West Main Sts., at 7:30 p.m.

LYNN, MASS., OCTOBER 13-15

A three-day Convention has been arranged for Lynn. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock Brother Russell will deliver a public discourse in the Lynn Theatre, corner Summer and Market Sts. All other sessions will be held in Exchange Hall, 14 Market St.

ST. LOUIS, MO., OCTOBER 20

Morning rally at 10:30, and discourse for the interested at 7:30, in Recital Hall, Odeon Bldg. An opportunity for symbolic immersion will be afforded. Public address at 3 o'clock in the Odeon, Grand Ave.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND., OCTOBER 27

Morning rally at 10:30 and afternoon discourse for the interested in the Metropolitan School of Music, Pennsylvania and North Sts. Public session in The Murat, Massachusetts Ave. and North St., at 7:45 p.m.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., NOVEMBER 3

Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10:30 o'clock in the Brooklyn Tabernacle. In conjunction with this meeting an opportunity will be given for symbolic baptism in water. Robes, etc., will be provided. Any desiring to make use of this opportunity will please give us timely notice. The evening Question Meeting at 7:30 o'clock will also be in the Tabernacle. Discourse for the Public at 3 p.m. in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lafayette Ave. and St. Felix St. Topic, "ARMAGEDDON."

====================

====================

VOL. XXXIII OCTOBER 15 No. 20
A.D. 1912--A.M. 6041

----------

CONTENTS

Self-Esteem's Advantages and Drawbacks............319
"Let a Man Think Soberly".....................319
The Development of Faith Through Fiery
Trials......................................320
Faith of the Angels Severely Tested...........322
Persecution and Fiery Trials the Christian's
Experience..................................323
Sufferings Resulting From Heredity
Not Sufferings of Christ....................324
Shrinking Back From Suffering.................325
Spared in the Day of Trouble......................326
The Present a Wonderful Time..................327
The Great Question................................327
"What Shall It Profit a Man?".................328
The Kingdom in Tableau............................329
"Tell No Man the Vision"......................329
Interesting Letters...............................330
Questions Respecting Class Discipline.........330
Berean Questions in "Scripture Studies"...........331

PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
"BROOKLYN TABERNACLE," 13-17 HICKS ST.,
BROOKLYN, N. Y., U. S. A.

Foreign Agencies:--British Branch: LONDON TABERNACLE, Lancaster Gate, W. German Branch: Unterdorner Str., 76, Barmen. Australasian Branch: Flinders Building, Flinders St., Melbourne. Please address the SOCIETY in every case.

----------
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $1.00 (4s.) IN ADVANCE.
SEND MONEY BY EXPRESS, BANK DRAFT, POSTAL ORDER, OR REGISTERED.
FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY FOREIGN MONEY ORDERS, ONLY.

----------

Terms to the Lord's Poor as Follows:--All Bible Students who, by reason of old age, or other infirmity or adversity, are unable to pay for this Journal, will be supplied Free if they send a Postal Card each May stating their case and requesting its continuance. We are not only willing, but anxious, that all such be on our list continually and in touch with the Studies, etc.

==========

ALSO FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH AND DANISH EDITIONS.
SAMPLE COPIES FREE.

==========

ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MAIL MATTER AT BROOKLYN, N.Y., POSTOFFICE.
ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER AT THE POSTOFFICE DEPT., OTTAWA, CANADA.

==========

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
AT WHICH BROTHER RUSSELL WILL BE THE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER
[FRIENDS FROM NEARBY PLACES ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.]

----------

ST. LOUIS, MO., OCTOBER 20

Morning rally at 10:30, and discourse for the interested at 7:30, in Recital Hall, Odeon Bldg. An opportunity for symbolic immersion will be afforded. Public address at 3 o'clock in the Odeon, Grand Ave.

PITTSBURG, PA., OCTOBER 21

INDIANAPOLIS, IND., OCTOBER 27

Morning rally at 10:30 and afternoon discourse for the interested in the Metropolitan School of Music, Pennsylvania and North Sts. Public session in The Murat, Massachusetts Ave. and North St., at 7:45 p.m.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., NOVEMBER 3

Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10:30 o'clock in the Brooklyn Tabernacle. In conjunction with this meeting an opportunity will be given for symbolic baptism in water. Robes, etc., will be provided. Any desiring to make use of this opportunity will please give us timely notice. The evening Question Meeting at 7:30 o'clock will also be in the Tabernacle. Discourse for the Public at 3 p.m. in the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Topic, "ARMAGEDDON."

OTTAWA, ONT., NOVEMBER 10

Public Discourse at 3 p.m. in the Russell Theatre. [R5121 : page 318]

CAN YOU ASSIST IN THIS?

All over the United States "Registry Voters Lists" are being prepared. We have use for such of these lists as cover Rural Routes amongst intelligent farmers. Send us such, please, but no others. We desire to send to such addresses some free literature to assist them toward the light. But this method is too expensive except for exceptionally desirable lists. If lists sent represent Swedes or Germans principally please so indicate on the margin.

==========

BETHEL HYMNS FOR NOVEMBER

After the close of the hymn the Bethel Family listens to the reading of "My Vow Unto the Lord," then joins in prayer. At the breakfast table the MANNA text is considered. Hymns for November follow: (1) 1; (2) 164; (3) 151; (4) 273; (5) 313; (6) 109; (7) 145; (8) 305; (9) 94; (10) 78; (11) 204; (12) 130; (13) 87; (14) 107; (15) 96; (16) 307; (17) 325; (18) 293; (19) 4; (20) 299; (21) 165; (22) 312; (23) 265; (24) 110; (25) 14; (26) 10; (27) vow; (28) 168; (29) 250; (30) 38.

====================

====================

BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study XI.--The Passover of the New Creation.

NOVEMBER 3

(13) Explain the antitypical significance of the unleavened bread and the bitter herbs. P. 463, par. 3.

(14) What did our Lord mean when he said, "This do in remembrance of me"? And what is the significance of the expression, "As oft as ye drink it"? P. 464, par. 1.

(15) How does 1 Cor. 11:26show that to all the Lord's followers the annual Passover celebration must have a new significance? And was the Memorial Supper enjoined upon Christians as a law? P. 465, par. 1.

"WE BEING MANY, ARE ONE LOAF."

(16) How does the Apostle Paul, in 1 Cor. 10:16,17, show forth the secondary significance of "the bread which we break," and "the cup of blessing," of which we partake? P. 465, par. 3, and P. 467, par. 1, 2.

(17) How should we look to it that we do not lay more stress upon the symbols than upon the reality? P. 466, par. 1.

(18) How do 1 John 3:14 and 16emphasize our oneness as the Body of Christ? P. 467, par. 3 to P. 469.

NOVEMBER 10

(19) How does the selection of the Church during this evil time prove our love and loyalty to the Lord and His followers? P. 469, par. 1.

THE MEMORIAL STILL APPROPRIATE.

(20) What method was used by the Jews in reckoning the date of the Passover? P. 469, par. 2 and P. 470, foot-note.

(21) Explain the false doctrine of the Mass, and show how it practically took the place of the Lord's Supper. P. 470 to 472, top.

(22) How do "Disciples" celebrate the Lord's Supper, and why is their practise unscriptural? P. 472, top, and par. 1.

WHO MAY CELEBRATE.

(23) Who only are invited to celebrate the symbolical feast of the Lord's Supper? P. 472, par. 2.

(24) What is the warning of the Apostle, as expressed in 1 Cor. 11:27-29? P. 473, par. 2, 3.

NOVEMBER 17

(25) What should be the attitude of every true member of the Church as respects partaking of this Memorial Supper? P. 474, par. 1.

WHO MAY OFFICIATE.

(26) What false teachings have led to the popular impression that only "an ordained minister" may administer the bread and wine? and what is the Divine commission in this respect? P. 474, par. 2.

(27) Nevertheless, in view of the necessity for order in the Ecclesia, what procedure is advisable? P. 475, par. 1.

(28) What declaration of the Lord Jesus applies to this Memorial celebration, as well as to all other gatherings of His people? and what is our privilege in the event of our inability to commemorate in company with other members of "His Body"? P. 475, par. 2.

AN ORDER OF SERVICE.

(29) What order of service has been suggested as reasonable and appropriate for celebrating the Memorial Supper? P. 476 to 478, par. 1.

(30) Give some helpful thoughts suggested by remembering that we are all "members of the One Loaf.? P. 478, par. 2.

NOVEMBER 24

(31) How should we profit by Judas' experience? P. 478, par. 3.

EASTER--PASSOVER.

(32) What is the origin of the word "Easter," and how has it become applied to the Passover season? And to what day, rather than a period, has the name "Easter" been attached? and what should we consider the most appropriate day for celebrating our Lord's Resurrection? P. 479, par. 1.

(33) What is the larger view of the term "Easter," as held by Catholics, and what superseded the celebration of the Memorial Supper at its appropriate time? P. 480, par. 1.

(34) What was the change in method of counting the date of our Lord's death, and when instituted? How does this differ from the Jewish reckoning? P. 480, par. 2.

(35) What was the special appropriateness of our Lord's being crucified at the full of the moon? P. 481, par. 1, 2.

(36) Read statements from McClintock & Strong's Encyclopedia, a recognized authority, which corroborate the foregoing position? P. 481 to 484.

====================