[page 113]

SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXXI APRIL 1 No. 7
A.D. 1910—A.M. 6038

—————

CONTENTS

The Memorial Passover Supper......................115
What We Memorialize...........................115
"My Cup of the New Covenant"..................116
"Let Us Keep the Feast".......................118
Secret Faults and Presumptuous Sins...............118
Yearly Requests for Pilgrim Visits................119
The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand..................120
More Tolerable for Sodom......................121
Truth Spreading in India..........................121
The Least in the Kingdom..........................122
John in Prison Doubted........................122
The Letter and the Spirit.........................123
Publisher's Notices...............................126
Bro. Russell's Jerusalem Trip.................126
Berean Studies on the Atonement...................127

[page 114]

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

Foreign Agencies:—British Branch: 24 Eversholt St., London, N.W. German Branch: Unterdorner Str., 76, Barmen. Australasian Branch: Equitable Building, Collins St., Melbourne.

—————
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

==========

[R4597 : page 114]

BROTHER RUSSELL'S SERMONS

The Brooklyn Eagle advises that it has received a great many requests for the sermons, but for the present it concludes not to publish Brother Russell's sermons. Should it change its opinion later we will advise our readers.

Meantime do not forget to encourage by letters and cards those papers that are publishing the sermons—especially the one located nearest to your home. Encourage also by your own subscription or those of your friends. If a paper ceases to publish the sermons, please do not berate it, but merely in kindly terms express your disappointment at the loss and your hope that the sermons will be continued. The proper time to encourage the Editor is while the sermons are a regular feature.

Report concerning Volunteer Matter. We have no method of checking our printers except as you assist us. Please, therefore, report to us on post-card the receipt of your Volunteer consignment—stating how many bundles you received and the condition in which they arrived, and how many papers to each bundle. You need not count every bundle, but average them; count about two. One brother recently reported that his bundles of one hundred averaged only ninety-seven. This small shortage on a million copies would amount to thirty thousand. Kindly assist us in this matter.

[page 114]

—————

BROTHER RUSSELL'S SERMONS IN GERMAN

A German newspaper publishing the weekly sermon can be supplied to our readers on a clubbing proposition at the low rate of $1 per year in the United States or $1.50 per year in Canada or Europe. Send orders to us.

[R4597 : page 126]

PUBLISHERS' NOTICES

[page 126]

[CONTINUED FROM 2ND PAGE]

[R4597 : page 126]

BROTHER RUSSELL'S JERUSALEM TRIP

Curiosity as to why Bro. Russell takes the trip to Jerusalem is not to be wondered at amongst our readers. He is recognized as being intensely practical and having a reason for every move.

His motive in this instance is not curiosity, nor change of scenery, nor health, nor relaxation; for a stenographer accompanies him, so that not an hour may be lost.

He goes at the suggestion of the newspaper syndicate which handles his sermons, and all of his expenses are provided for. The syndicate feel the public pulse and urge that it is necessary to center the public interest upon the preacher in order to make his sermons the more attractive to the publishers and to the reading public. Brother Russell yields to anything which does not bridle his tongue nor compromise the Truth.

—————

AMENDED DATES ABROAD

In order to keep an appointment at Rome, May 1, Brother Russell will arrive one day later at Vienna, Austria, May 3; Warsaw, Russia, May 4, and at Berlin, May 5. The Swiss meeting will be at Berne instead of Basle. London arrival will be at 8 o'clock Sunday morning, May 8, at Liverpool St. Station, giving another day for Barmen.

—————

[page 126]

ITEMS AGAIN IN STOCK AND NEW ONES

"Heavenly Manna" in German, same price as English.

Syrian, "What Say the Scriptures About Hell?" Price, 10c.

Syrian, "Calamities; Why God Permits Them." (Tract pamphlet.)

Norwegian, DAWN-STUDIES. Vol. III.

Hungarian PEOPLES PULPIT. Order all you can use. Free.

1910 Motto Cards, very beautiful, very cheap. Will close them out five for twenty cents, postage prepaid. (See description, November 15 issue.)

SCRIPTURE STUDIES in full leather binding, gold edges, postpaid; any volume, 60c. We still have a few leather first volumes without volume number on binding. Specially suitable for gifts.

STUDIES in India paper, per set of six volumes, postpaid, $4.40.

STUDIES in Karatol binding (same general dimensions as India paper edition, but cheaper paper and binding), per set of six volumes, to WATCH TOWER subscribers, $1.65.

"Outlines" (six booklets bound in one volume), cloth, 50c.; leather, $1.00.

"Helps" (same as in latest WATCH TOWER BIBLE), cloth, 50c.; India paper edition, leather bound, $1.25.

—————

CROSS AND CROWN PINS

Some time ago we announced both gold and silver cross and crown pins. The order was only partly filled and many of our friends were obliged to wait on our later order. We believe this will be to their advantage, though we regret the delay. What we now have are very satisfactory. They are in stock and you can order at your convenience.

No. 1. Cross and Crown design in ten carat gold, three-fourths inch in diameter. The crown is burnished. The surrounding wreath is rustic and washed in green gold. The cross is of dark red enamel with only the outlines showing gold. The pin has a patent fastening. Price, $1.15.

No. 2. This is exactly the same as No. 1, except that instead of the pin it has a screw-clamp at the back, making it more desirable for men's wear. Price, $1.15.

No. 3. Exactly the same as No. 2, except that it is one-half inch in diameter. Price, $1.

No. 4. This pin is of smooth burnished gold with a circle instead of a wreath. No enamel. Patent pin fastening. Price, $1.

No. 5. Exactly like No. 1, except that it is of silver instead of gold. Price, 35c.

These prices all include postage and are very much less than jewelers would charge, as we have them manufactured in large quantities for your convenience. None is showy.

The demand for the small one-half inch celluloid pins continues. We have a large stock now; 3c each, 25c per dozen.

—————

"THE TORONTO WORLD"

This journal assures us that hereafter it will publish Brother Russell's sermons every week in full—three columns in Monday edition. All WATCH TOWER subscribers can have it on the clubbing list for an additional 50 cents, or $1.50 for The World and THE TOWER—anywhere in Canada.

—————

DO THIS INSTEAD!

Not everyone knows how to approach newspaper people to show the advantages to them of publishing "Pastor Russell's Sermons." All would, therefore, best desist and let the work be done by the Newspaper Syndicate now handling the service. Co-operate with the syndicate rather, and write to it or to us your views and what you would be willing to do to assist the newspaper if it should begin the publication.

—————

"THE OVERLAND MONTHLY"

Many of our readers took the Overland magazine last year because it published a series of articles on "The Divine Program" from Brother Russell's pen. Such will no doubt be interested to know that Brother Russell has engaged to send twelve articles this year on the topic, "God's Chosen People." This series began with the February issue. The magazine can be had of news dealers at 15 cents the copy, $1.50 per year. By special clubbing arrangements the year's issues will cost our subscribers only 80 cents.

==========

BROOKLYN BETHEL HYMNS FOR MAY

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: (1) 80; (2) 49; (3) 244; (4) 313; (5) 93; (6) 165; (7) 135; (8) 107; (9) 4; (10) 155; (11) 8; (12) 67; (13) 312; (14) 283; (15) 280; (16) 105; (17) 333; (18) 152; (19) 12; (20) 214; (21) 95; (22) 178; (23) 293; (24) 30; (25) 60; (26) Vow; (27) 218; (28) 201; (29) 195; (30) 264; (31) 88.

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

r4590 THE MEMORIAL PASSOVER SUPPER
r4592 SECRET FAULTS AND PRESUMPTUOUS SINS
r4593 INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION
r4593 THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND
r4594 TRUTH SPREADING IN INDIA
r4594 THE LEAST IN THE KINGDOM
r4595 THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT

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

[page 127]

BEREAN STUDIES ON THE ATONEMENT

THE TEXT-BOOK USED FOR THIS COURSE
IS SCRIPTURE STUDIES, SERIES (V)*

*Five years ago DAWN-STUDIES, VOL. V., was reset, and unfortunately the type was not exactly same size as before; and hence page for page differs. The references given in these Berean Studies apply to the present edition, a copy of which postpaid will cost you but 30c. But keep your old edition, for unfortunately the new Bible Helps refer to its pages.

Man for Whom Atonement Was Made.

MAY 1

(1) Had the payment of the Ransom by our Lord any bearing upon his office as Mediator of the New Covenant? P. 455.

(2) Did our Lord by this redemptive work seal the New Covenant, or did he merely become the "surety" (Heb. 7:22) of the New Covenant, and has he left the sealing of it to be accomplished at the end of this Gospel Age after his faithful shall have drunk with him his cup, the blood of the New Covenant—sharing in his sacrifice and "filling up that which is behind of his afflictions"?

(3) When did Christ become the Mediator of the New Covenant? when that Covenant was promised (Jeremiah 31:31), or when he was promised that he would be its Mediator or servant? Cite Malachi 3:1.

(4) Does the fact that he is the appointed Mediator of the New Covenant imply that he has already done all the work pertaining to the New Covenant or any of the work pertaining to it?

(5) When St. Peter tells of the Times of Restitution of all things that will be brought in at the Second Coming of Christ, he also tells of a Great Prophet, greater than Moses, the antitype of Moses, who shall be "raised up from amongst his brethren." Are we to understand that this great Prophet is the Messiah as a whole, Jesus the Head and the Church his Body, and that the raising up process has been in progress throughout this Gospel Age, and that this antitypical Moses is to be the Mediator of the New [Law] Covenant, as Moses was the Mediator of the Old Law Covenant?

(6) By Divine arrangement this great Mediator sacrifices his earthly rights that he may have the privilege of giving them as his legacy, or testament, or will to Israel as its New [Law] Covenant. When will he thus seal or ratify the New Covenant? The Apostle says that no will is valid until after the death of the testator. Should we understand this to mean that not until the entire Body of Christ has tasted death would it be possible for the New Covenant to be sealed and made operative toward the natural seed of Abraham?

MAY 8

(7) If the earthly blessings surrendered by Christ and the Church are to be given to Israel and to the world through Israel, under the terms of Restitution during the Millennium, when should we expect that New Covenant to begin to be operative, and should we expect its manifestation to be actual Restitution in some form? P. 456, 457.

(8) How completely will the world recognize The Christ, the Mediator, during the Millennium? Will he be the all-responsible Head of the world or will mankind approach the Father through the name and merit of the Mediator? P. 458.

(9) Some, ignoring the force of the word Ransom, if not, indeed, denying it, are in the habit of speaking of receiving pardon for their sins. What shall we say as to the Scripturalness of this? Explain the difference between the two words, pardon and forgiveness, and show why one is right and the other is wrong in this connection. P. 459.

(10) Even if we should admit that the word pardon might be used in such a way as not to ignore the Ransom feature of the Divine testimony, is it wisest and best to use these words indiscriminately and synonymously to the confusion of some?

(11) While it is true that the effect of the Divine arrangement towards mankind is practically the same as though we were pardoned, may we not conclude that our Creator had some good purpose in explaining to us the philosophy of the message by which he could be "just and yet be the Justifier" of sinners? Give a short statement of the philosophy of the matter from this standpoint. P. 460, 461.

(12) Some have proclaimed that they do not see the Justice of God in compelling our Lord Jesus to be man's Redeemer. Do any Scriptures put the matter in this light? If not, how shall we view it? P. 462.

(13) We have seen that Jehovah cannot forgive sin in the true sense of the word pardon—without consideration and without the satisfaction of Justice. We now inquire, Is it possible for our Lord Jesus, or for the disciples, or for us to pardon the transgressions of others? If so, how and why? Explain the difference between the rules which govern us and those which control the Almighty's course of action. P. 462, 463, 464.

MAY 15

(14) Since death is the wage of sin, what shall we say to the suggestion of some that every man pays his own death penalty when he dies? Explain the matter thoroughly. P. 464, par. 2.

(15) Why is the Adamic death spoken of as a complete and not spoken of as an everlasting destruction? P. 464, 465.

(16) In what way does universalism deny the Ransom? P. 466, 467.

(17) Why did God not make us in such condition that we could not sin? P. 467, par. 2.

(18) What kind of worship does God desire? And does his plan contemplate his rejection of any other worship? P. 467, par. 2.

(19) How will a permission of choice eventually operate for the best interests of all concerned? P. 468.

(20) What kind of salvation has God tendered to the race? Are there terms connected with it and what are they? P. 468, par. 3.

MAY 22

(21) Was the original trial of father Adam a favorable one, just one, and will the new trial secured for him and his race through our Saviour's death be any the less just or fair or favorable? P. 468, par. 4.

(22) Why did Christ die to save us from the curse? P. 469, par. 1,2.

(23) Explain the Scripture, "God will have all men to be saved," and the other Scripture, "So all Israel shall be saved." Are either of these salvations eternal? Give a full statement of what each implies. P. 469, par. 3.

(24) Why does God will that our race shall be saved from the blindness of ignorance and superstition which came through the great Adversary's machinations and human weaknesses? P. 469, last par.

(25) Since we read that Christ died, "The just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God," should we understand this to mean that Justice is obligated to recover man from all that was lost in Adam? Give the reasons for the answer. P. 470.

(26) Does Justice have anything to do with mankind's restoration, except as the Redeemer makes application of his merit—now as Advocate for the Church and during the Millennium as Mediator for the world. P. 471.

MAY 29

(27) What force is there in the expression that "there is no name given in heaven or amongst men whereby we must be saved" except the name of Jesus? Show how this is so and why this is so, connecting the same with the Divine Plan of Salvation in its world-wide application. P. 472, par. 2.

(28) If all the world's affairs will be in the hands of the Mediator of the New Covenant, what shall we understand to be his mind, his will, his good pleasure, respecting those for whom he will make mediation. P. 473.

(29) Will God accept any lesser standard than perfection as the terms of eternal life through the Mediator? P. 474.

(30) How will that item of our Lord's prayer be fulfilled which speaks of God's will being done in earth as in heaven? P. 475, par. 1.

(31) Will the Restitution from sin and death conditions be effected instantaneously? If not, why not? P. 475, par. 2.

(32) Give six reasons why a gradual process of Restitution, such as the Scriptures imply will be granted to man, will be more to their advantage than instantaneous Restitution or perfecting. P. 475-477.

(33) Give three reasons why a gradual Restitution Divinely provided will be the most advantageous arrangement possible for the redeemed. P. 478, 479.

—————

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

[page 130]

STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES
"MILLENNIAL DAWN"

THESE STUDIES ARE RECOMMENDED TO STUDENTS AS VERITABLE "BIBLE KEYS."
PRICES ARE NET AND BARELY COVER COST OF PRODUCTION,
WHEN DELIVERED BY COLPORTEURS THE COST AND PRICE ARE INCREASED.

SERIES I., The Plan of the Ages, gives an outline of the divine plan revealed in the Bible, relating to man's redemption and restitution: 386 pages, in embossed cloth, 25c. (1s. 1/2d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.).

This volume has been published as a special issue of our journal—at the extremely low price of 5c. a copy, in any quantity, postage included. (To foreign countries, 9c.) This enables people of slender purse to herald far and wide the good tidings in a most helpful form.

SERIES II., The Time is at Hand, treats of the manner and time of the Lord's second coming, considering the Bible Testimony on this subject: 370 pages, in embossed cloth, 25c. (1s. 1/2d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.)

SERIES III., Thy Kingdom Come, considers prophecies which mark events connected with the "Time of the End," the glorification of the Church and the establishment of the Millennial Kingdom; it also contains a chapter of the Great Pyramid, showing its corroboration of the dates and other teachings of the Bible: 384 pages, in embossed cloth, 25c. (1s. 1/2d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.)

SERIES IV., The Day of Vengeance, shows that the dissolution of the present order of things is in progress, and that all the panaceas offered are valueless to avert the predicted end. It marks in these events the fulfilment of prophecy, noting specially our Lord's great prophecy of Matt. 24 and Zech. 14:1-9: 660 pages, in embossed cloth, 30c. (1s. 3d.). India paper edition, 85c (3s. 6-1/2d.)

SERIES V., The At-one-ment Between God and Man, treats an all-important subject—the hub, the center around which all the features of divine grace revolve. Its topic deserves the most careful and prayerful consideration on the part of all true Christians: 507 pages, in embossed cloth, 30c. (1s. 3d.) India paper edition, 85c (3s. 6-1/2d.)

SERIES VI., The New Creation, deals with the Creative Week (Genesis 1 and 2), and with the Church, God's "New Creation." It examines the personnel, organization, rites, ceremonies, obligations and hopes appertaining to those called and accepted as members of the Body under the Head: 740 pages, in embossed cloth, 30c. (1s. 3d.) India paper edition, 85c (3s. 6-1/2d.)

The above prices include postage.

IN FULL LEATHER BINDING, gilt edges, the set (6 vols.) $3.00, (12s. 6d.), plus postage, 60c. (1s.).

Is also published in foreign languages as follows: In German, five vol.; in Swedish Vols. 1, 2, 3, and 5; in Dano-Norwegian, three vols.; in Greek three vols.; in French, two vols.; in Hollandish, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian and Polish, one vol. each; bound in cloth, uniform with English edition, prices the same.

Vol. 6, German and Swedish (WATCH TOWER form), $1.50 each.

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

[page 129]

SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXXI APRIL 15 No. 8
A.D. 1910—A.M. 6038

—————

CONTENTS

To What Degree Should We Confess Faults?..........131
Were the Ancient Worthies on Trial for Life?......132
More Tolerable for Sodom..........................132
"I Will Have Mercy and Not Sacrifice".............133
Birthday Greetings (Poem).........................134
Be Temperate in All Things........................135
"Professing Themselves to Be Wise"................135
Some Interesting Questions........................136
Woman the Glory of Man........................136
Significance of Coals from the Altar..........137
Some Types of the Resurrection................137
Joyful in Tribulations (Poem).....................138
The Privilege and Power of Prayer.................138
The Redemption Price and Its Application..........141
The Memorial Supper...............................142
Some Interesting Letters..........................142

[page 130]

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

Foreign Agencies:—British Branch: 24 Eversholt St., London, N.W. German Branch: Unterdorner Str., 76, Barmen. Australasian Branch: Equitable Building, Collins St., Melbourne.

—————
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

==========

THE "SPECTATOR" AND "THE WORLD"

The Hamilton Spectator will resume publication of the sermons if sufficiently encouraged. Rate for daily, additional to WATCH TOWER subscription, $1.80 per year; $1.13 for six months, or 68 cents for three months; 75 cents for the semi-weekly per year or 38 cents for six months. Send orders to us. The Toronto World also will continue the sermons in full if sufficiently encouraged. Price, additional to WATCH TOWER, 50 cents per year for Monday issue. Do not forget to encourage the publishers by complimentary letters and cards.

—————

IMMERSION SERVICE

Arrangements for Water Baptism have been made in Brooklyn for those who desire to symbolize their baptism into Christ's death. The service will be conducted immediately after the afternoon service of Sunday, April 17. Those desiring to avail themselves of this privilege will, if possible, kindly advise us in advance.

—————

[R4598 : page 130]

SERMONS IN THE NEWSPAPERS

How about renewing your subscriptions for newspapers publishing Brother Russell's sermons? Do your part! Be prompt! If a few narrow souls hating the good tidings of God's love try to discourage the Editors from publishing the sermons; the thousands who are being blest should tell of their profit and pleasure and thus encourage the newspaper men. Renew through us or direct, as you please. Use part of your "Good Hopes" thus if you think proper. You have [page 130] our clubbing rates in the PEOPLES PULPIT—December issue.

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

r4597 TO WHAT DEGREE SHOULD WE CONFESS FAULTS?
r4598 WERE THE ANCIENT WORTHIES ON TRIAL FOR LIFE?
r4599 MORE TOLERABLE FOR SODOM
r4599 "I WILL HAVE MERCY, AND NOT SACRIFICE"
r4600 BE TEMPERATE IN ALL THINGS
r4601 "PROFESSING THEMSELVES TO BE WISE"
r4602 SOME INTERESTING QUESTIONS
r4603 THE PRIVILEGE AND POWER OF PRAYER
r4601 THE REDEMPTION PRICE AND ITS APPLICATION
r4603 THE MEMORIAL SUPPER
r4604 SOME INTERESTING LETTERS

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