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: German, six vols., in Swedish Vols. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6; in Dano-Norwegian, three vols.; in Greek, three vols.; in French, two vols.; Hollandish, Spanish, and Italian, one vol. each; bound in cloth, uniform with English edition, prices the same; in Polish, condensed edition, one vol., 10 cents.

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SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXX APRIL 1 NO. 7
A.D. 1909—A.M. 6037

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CONTENTS

Views from the Watch Tower........................ 99
Combating Higher Criticism in Canada.......... 99
Alas! Too True!! (Illustrated)..................101
Unworthy of Everlasting Life......................101
Judge Yourselves Unworthy.....................102
"Mediator of the New Covenant"....................103
The Original Abrahamic Covenant...............103
Two Covenants Added...........................104
Abraham's Three Wives.........................105
Atonement not Mediation.......................106
Through Much Tribulation Enter the Kingdom........107
Be Ye Not Forgetful, Readers......................108
The Covenant of the Law.......................109
"Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant.......110
Berean Studies on the Atonement...................111

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"THE OVERLAND MONTHLY"

This magazine, widely known on the Pacific coast, is running a series of special articles from Brother Russell's pen, entitled "The Divine Program." They began with February last.

We have a special clubbing arrangement with the magazine by which it and the WATCH TOWER both cost little more than the price of the magazine alone, namely $1.80. Orders at this rate should be sent to us. In Canada the cost would [page 98] be 60 cents per year additional for postage.

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NEWSPAPERS PUBLISHING THE SERMONS WEEKLY

We are keeping the friends advised of newspapers in their vicinity publishing the sermons, so that they may patronize these if they desire. The reports that reach us indicate that the sermons are being excellently received. They are now published in more than a hundred journals regularly. Our friends have done much to encourage the newspapers by telling them of their appreciation of the service. Let the good work go on.

Anyone subscribing for these sermon papers and failing to receive them should promptly notify us as well as the publishers. Notify us also, please, if any week the sermons fail to appear.

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POLISH TRACTS DELAYED

We have delayed the preparation of the Polish Tracts until we could ascertain exactly how many could be used judiciously. Word has been received from friends in various parts of many whom they suppose they can reach, and will reach, provided we supply them the tract papers free. We hope ere long to have our list complete and send forth the first number of the quarterly, possibly not until at our new address. Address hereafter, 13-17 Hicks St., Brooklyn, N.Y.

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r4362 VIEWS FROM THE WATCH TOWER
r4363 TAUGHT IN MANY SERMONS
r4364 UNWORTHY OF EVERLASTING LIFE
r4365 "MEDIATOR OF THE NEW COVENANT"
r4368 THROUGH MUCH TRIBULATION ENTER THE KINGDOM
r4370 BE YE NOT FORGETFUL READERS

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

Questions on Study V.—The Baptism Witness of the Spirit

MAY 2

(1) Why is the witness of the Spirit an important doctrine to the people of God? P. 226, par. 1.

(2) What is meant by "our spirit" in Romans 8:16,—"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God?"

(3) Why should we consider the holy Spirit another God separate and distinct from the Father and Son, if we do not consider our spirit a separate person from ourselves?

(4) Is there danger of trusting too much to "feelings" and what is the remedy? P. 226.

(5) Quote some hymns in proof that doubt and distress prevail and show the real difficulty and the cure. P. 127.

(6) Explain the difference between Faith and Credulity. P. 228.

MAY 9

(7) How may we obtain the witness of the holy Spirit? P. 229.

(8) How may we be sure that we made the proper start in the heavenly way? And that we are still on it? And that we shall make our calling and election pure? P. 230.

(9) Is our "full assurance of faith" based upon our perfection, or what? P. 231.

(10) Are tribulations a witness of the holy Spirit to God's people? If so what testimony or "witness" do they bear? P. 232.

(11) Are the Lord's dealings with us all alike, or alike to all? If not, why not? P. 233.

(12) Why do some of God's children require more and others less disciplining?

(13) Are all chastenings evidences or witnesses of divine displeasure? If not, explain other reasons for them and services through them. P. 234.

MAY 16

(14) What prunings should we note and what results should we expect? P. 234, par. 2, 3.

(15) Quote several texts from the Bible, showing the Spirit's witness to us, and explain how these should be understood as witnesses and how they should influence our lives. P. 235.

(16) What did the experiences of our Lord Jesus witness respecting divine favor with him? Explain his sufferings as in full accord with the Spirit's witness and show how ours should correspond. P. 236.

(17) Would our Lord's witness of the Spirit have been the same had he taken a different course? Pp. 236, 237.

(18) Explain 1 John 5:4, showing how it is a witness and to whom it applies. P. 237.

(19) Is our knowledge of holy things and of "things to come" a witness or testimony? If so, of what? P. 238.

(20) What should every Christian resolve re the witness of the Spirit? P. 239.

MAY 23

(21) Will the holy Spirit witness to the converts of the Millennial Age? If so will the witness be the same as to us or in what respects different? P. 239, par. 3.

(22) Explain the difference between a real witness of the Spirit and the unsatisfactory reliance upon "feelings"? P. 240.

(23) Why should those possessing the true "witness" rejoice and those not possessing it seek it? P. 241.

(24) What is it to be sanctified by the holy Spirit? And what are the needful steps to this end? P. 241.

(25) What did St. Paul mean by his prayer that God would sanctify his people "wholly"?

(26) Are there degrees of sanctification? and are these degrees easily attained? P. 243.

MAY 30

(27) Explain what is signified by the expression, "new creatures in Christ Jesus." P. 243, par. last.

(28) Is a filling of the holy Spirit attainable? If so, is it of sudden or of gradual attainment? P. 244.

(29) Could we be properly said to be filled with a spirit person? and could the same person fill many persons and still retain personality? In a word is personality divisible?

(30) What is the Apostle's illustration of our being filled with the holy Spirit? Show the application. P. 245.

(31) Can we be "filled with the holy Spirit" without conforming to the divine conditions? And can we thus conform unless we know the conditions? And can we know the conditions except by the study of God's Word and obedience thereto? P. 245, par. 2.

(32) Is the sealing of the Spirit the same thing as the witness of the Spirit?

(33) What is meant by the seal of the Spirit? When is it obtained? Suddenly or gradually? Pp. 246-248.

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*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 they differ. 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.

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PUBLIC MINISTRIES OF THE TRUTH
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF PEOPLE'S PULPIT
ASSOCIATION OF BROOKLYN, N.Y.

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ONE-DAY LOCAL CONVENTIONS ADDRESSED BY THE
EDITOR OF THIS JOURNAL AS FOLLOWS:

PITTSBURG N.S. (Allegheny), PA., MARCH 28

Session for the public at 3 p.m. in Allegheny Carnegie Hall, Corner Ohio and Federal Sts. Visiting friends heartily welcomed. Baptismal services for those desiring same and notifying, at 10:30 a.m. Question meeting at 7:30 p.m., Bible House Chapel, 610 Arch street.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., APRIL 4

Discourse by Brother Russell at 3:00 p.m. Evening meeting for the interested at 7:30 o'clock, when the annual Memorial Supper will be celebrated. Visiting friends cordially welcomed.

All meetings will be held in the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Nos. 13-17 Hicks street. Convenient to all cars and ferries—close to the old bridge terminus.

BOSTON, MASS., APRIL 11

Morning and evening meetings in Faneuil Hall. Take surface cars from depots going through Dock Square. Local friends will be at stations to assist visiting friends. Meeting at 10:30 a.m. for Prayer, Praise and Testimony.

Afternoon session for the Public in Tremont Temple, Tremont street, between School and Bromfield streets, at 3:00 o'clock; subject, "Where are the Dead?"

Evening meeting for the interested at 7:30 o'clock. Arrangements have also been made for a meeting in Tremont Temple Building, on Saturday evening, for the benefit of those who may have to come to the city at that time. When purchasing railway tickets inquire for reduced rates, account of

Bible Students' Convention.

TOLEDO, OHIO, APRIL 18

BROOKLYN, N.Y., APRIL 25 and MAY 2

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BROOKLYN TABERNACLE EVERY SUNDAY

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Preaching at 3:00 p.m. Praise service at 7:00 p.m.; Berean Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. Convenient to New York via Subway, and Jersey City via P.R.R. Annex Ferry.

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[page 114]

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: German, six vols., in Swedish Vols. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6; in Dano-Norwegian, three vols.; in Greek, three vols.; in French, two vols.; Hollandish, Spanish, and Italian, one vol. each; bound in cloth, uniform with English edition, prices the same; in Polish, condensed edition, one vol., 10 cents.

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SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXX APRIL 15 NO. 8
A.D. 1909—A.M. 6037

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CONTENTS

Views from the Watch Tower........................115
Rev. Lyman Abbott on Resurrection.............115
Rapidly Growing Burden of Militarism..........115
Settling Doctrinal Differences....................116
The Conclusion of the Matter..................117
The Memorial Celebration..........................118
Our Personal Responsibilities.....................119
The Sweet-Brier Rose (Poem).......................120
"You Hath He Quickened"...........................120
The Begetting, then the Quickening............121
"Not the Spirit of Timidity"......................122
The Tongue a Power for Good or Evil...............124
Samples of Interesting Letters....................126
Brooklyn Bethel Hymns for May.....................127
My Solemn Vow to God..............................127

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PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
"BROOKLYN TABERNACLE," 13-17 HICKS ST.,
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Removal to Brooklyn interfered considerably with the filling of orders for books, and it will take two weeks more for us to get fully caught up.

India Paper STUDIES, Vols. 4, 5 and 6, are out of stock, and as the paper must be imported, it will be some months before all orders can be filled.

WATCH TOWER BIBLES

We have in stock a few of Nos. 1918 and 1938 only. See description and price in WATCH TOWER of Nov. 1, 1908. The sale of these Bibles has been phenomenal; 10,000 India Paper Bibles in eighteen months breaks all records. We will publish more, but they will not be ready for some months.

HOW TO ADDRESS LETTERS TO US

The PEOPLES PULPIT has received many letters and remittances which should have been addressed WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY. Nothing should be addressed PEOPLES PULPIT except subscriptions for that journal. And such letters may be enclosed in your envelope addressed to the WATCH TOWER if you are writing to us; but make the letters and subscriptions separate, so that we need only to hand them over to the proper parties. This is to comply with United States mail requirements. A money order for both may be sent to the WATCH TOWER.

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r4373 VIEWS FROM THE WATCH TOWER
r4374 SETTLING DOCTRINAL DIFFERENCES
r4375 THE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
r4376 OUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
r4377 "YOU HATH HE QUICKENED"
r4378 "NOT THE SPIRIT OF TIMIDITY"
r4380 THE TONGUE A POWER FOR GOOD OR EVIL
r4382 SAMPLES OF INTERESTING LETTERS

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PUBLIC MINISTRIES OF THE TRUTH
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF PEOPLES PULPIT
ASSOCIATION OF BROOKLYN, N.Y.

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ONE-DAY LOCAL CONVENTIONS ADDRESSED BY THE
EDITOR OF THIS JOURNAL AS FOLLOWS:

BROOKLYN, N.Y., APRIL 25, MAY 2 and JUNE 13

Discourse by Brother Russell at 3:00 p.m. Evening meeting for the interested at 7:30 o'clock; this will be a Question Meeting. Visiting friends cordially invited.

All meetings will be held in the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Nos. 13-17 Hicks street. Convenient to all cars and ferries—close to the old bridge terminus.

NEW BRITAIN, CONN., JUNE 20

GLENS FALLS, N.Y., JUNE 27

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WESTERN CONVENTION TOUR

It is proposed that the Western Convention Tour shall start a little earlier so as to include Piedmont, Ala. Hence Brother Russell will leave Brooklyn, N.Y., midnight July 7th via P.R.R.; arriving at Washington City 7:12 a.m., July 8th; arriving at Atlanta, Ga., 5:00 a.m.; Piedmont at 9:21 a.m., July 9th; leaving Piedmont 7:16 p.m., July 9th, and arriving at Memphis, Tenn., 7:30 a.m., July 10th.

The Piedmont convention beginning on July 9th will continue for three days, although Brother Russell will be there only on the 9th. Able speakers will be arranged for on the two succeeding days. Particulars later.

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