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STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES

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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) 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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) 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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) 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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) India paper edition, 85c. (3s. 6-1/2d.)

SERIES V., "The Atonement 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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) 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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) India paper edition, 85c. (3s. 6-1/2d.)

The above prices include postage.


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SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXXII MAY 1 No. 9
A.D. 1911—A.M. 6039

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CONTENTS

Good Tidings Abroad (No. 2).......................131
Spiritual Growth..................................134
Keeping the Body Under............................136
"I Keep My Body Under and Bring It
Into Subjection"............................136
The Apostle Had No Thought of His
Coming Short................................136
"A Man is Tempted When He is Led
Away of His Own Desires.....................137
A God Ready to Pardon.............................138
Christendom's Idolatrous Debauch..............138
Hezekiah's Great Reform...........................139
Those Who Will Do the Lord's Will
in the Next Age Shall Not Die...............139
The World's Hatred................................141
"Good Tidings" in India...........................142
Annual Request for Visits of the Traveling
Brethren......................................143
The Western Convention Tour.......................143

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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: 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.

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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.


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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

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AT WHICH BROTHER C. T. RUSSELL WILL BE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER

FRIENDS FROM NEARBY PLACES ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.

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LYNCHBURG, VA., MAY 14

Morning Rally at 10:30. Discourse for the interested at 11; Lecture for the Public at 3 p.m. All services to be in the Auditorium, Main St., between 11th and 12th Sts.

BALTIMORE, MD., MAY 21

Morning Rally at 10:30. Discourse for the interested at 11 in Lehman's Hall, 856 North Howard St. Afternoon service for the Public at 3 in the Lyric Theatre, Mount Royal and Maryland Aves.

BOSTON, MASS., MAY 28, 29, 30

Sunday, May 28, Morning Rally at 10 o'clock in Steinert Hall, 162 Boylston St. Public Lecture at 3 p.m., and evening service at 7:30, both in Boston Theatre, 539 Washington St. Monday sessions 9:30 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. in Ford Hall, 15 Ashburton Place. Brother Russell will be present on 28th and 29th.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., JUNE 4

Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10:30 in the Brooklyn Tabernacle. Discourse for the Public at 3 p.m. in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lafayette Ave. and St. Felix St. Evening service in Brooklyn Tabernacle, 7 p.m.

Those desiring water baptism or to present their children in consecration should notify in advance.


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BROOKLYN BETHEL HYMNS FOR JUNE

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 June follow: (1) 151; (2) 273; (3) 165; (4) 41; (5) 260; (6) Vow; (7) 145; (8) 12; (9) 47; (10) 4; (11) 307; (12) 114; (13) 313; (14) 182; (15) 93; (16) 97; (17) 119; (18) 293; (19) 7; (20) 60; (21) 27; (22) 291; (23) 49; (24) 279; (25) 333; (26) 1; (27) 19; (28) 222; (29) 29; (30) 9.


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r4806 THE GOOD TIDINGS ABROAD
r4808 SPIRITUAL GROWTH
r4809 KEEPING THE BODY UNDER
r4811 A GOD READY TO PARDON
r4812 HEZEKIAH'S GREAT REFORM
r4813 THE WORLD'S HATRED
r4814 "GOOD TIDINGS" IN INDIA


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ANNUAL REQUEST FOR VISITS OF TRAVELING BRETHREN

THE Lord's blessing continues richly with this branch of the service. During the period from May, 1910, to May, 1911, there has been a large increase in the number of public meetings held, and a corresponding increase also in the attendance. Larger auditoriums, better means of announcement, and a thorough house-to-house distribution of Everybody's have been the means through which the Lord has been pleased to specially bless this branch of the harvest work.

This wide-open door seems, by the Lord's grace, to open still more widely for the year—May, 1911, to May, 1912. If you desire to arrange for large public meetings, but feel that the expense would burden you, mention that fact; the Society may wish to assist financially.

Do not get the thought, however, that these visits are merely for the public; they are also intended to encourage Bible Students everywhere; it matters not whether the class be large or small. No charge is made for these services. The Society pays all the necessary traveling expenses, etc., and takes up no collections. The cost is borne by the general fund to which many of you are, or have been, contributors. Requests for these visits must be renewed every year in May. It is our desire to serve all who make request. We will use our best endeavor to this end.

All desirous of visits by the traveling brethren during the year from May, 1911, to May, 1912, are invited to send in postal-card replies to the following questions:

(a) Are regular meetings being held?

(b) How many are usually in attendance?

(c) Where do you meet? What time?

(d) Have the members of your class chosen leaders in accord with STUDIES, Vol. VI, chapters V and VI? If so, give name and full address of each.

(e) Give full names and full addresses of the two [2] to whom notice re traveling brethren should be sent, and notify us as to any change or removal.

(f) If your town is not on a railroad give the name of railroad station at which to stop.

(g) How many miles from station is meeting place, and which direction from station?

(h) Would the Brother be met at station?

(i) Give writer's full name and address.

(k) Give Secretary's full name and address.


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[page 146]

STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES

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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) 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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) 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 on the Great Pyramid, showing its corroboration of the dates and other teachings of the Bible: 384 pages, in embossed cloth, 35c. (1s. 6d.) 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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) India paper edition, 85c. (3s. 6-1/2d.)

SERIES V., "The Atonement 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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) 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, 35c. (1s. 6d.) India paper edition, 85c. (3s. 6-1/2d.)

The above prices include postage.


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SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXXII MAY 15 No. 10
A.D. 1911—A.M. 6039

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CONTENTS

The Good Tidings Abroad—No. 3....................147
The Tabernacle and the Gown.......................149
Strength and Peace................................150
The Ransom and Its Application to All
Mankind.......................................151
The Fall of Samaria...............................152
Overthrow of Israel a Judgment of
the Lord....................................153
Israel's Promised Restitution.................153
Your Reasonable Service...........................154
Bible Study Class-Extension.......................155
Loosing the Four Winds of Heaven..................156
"The Church of the First-Borns"...................157
"All Things to All Men"...........................158
"Suffer Little Children to Come"..................158
Thus May He Bless and Keep Thee (Poem)............158
The Memorial Celebrants...........................159
The Colporteur Work Prospering....................159
Western Itinerary Services........................159

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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: 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.


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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 C. T. RUSSELL WILL BE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER

FRIENDS FROM NEARBY PLACES ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.

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FIVE-DAYS BIBLE STUDENTS CONVENTION

Oakland, San Rafael and San Francisco brethren extend a most cordial invitation to all outside friends to attend the 5-day joint-local Convention in San Francisco—June 22, 23, 24, 25 and Oakland June 26. Brother Russell will speak twice in San Francisco—June 25—and in Oakland June 26. Pilgrim service will be arranged for all days. Opportunity for water baptism will be arranged in Oakland June 26.

Arrangements will be made for visiting friends. Rooms may be engaged in advance at 50 cents, 75 cents, $1 and up per day. Send full data and money as soon as possible to "Sec'y Hotel Committee, I.B.S.A.," 2018 Green street, San Francisco. Data should show sex, color, those that wish to room together or are willing to share room and bed to save expense, also rate desired, exact dates, etc., and hour and route of expected arrival, if known. Free sleeping accommodations will be furnished by local brethren to those that can come, but cannot afford room rent; these should also advise promptly in advance. Visitors' mail may be sent in care of above address.

Meetings and headquarters for four days in San Francisco will be at Lyric Hall, 513 Larkin street, with public lectures afternoon and evening of Sunday, June 25, at Dreamland Rink.

Meetings and headquarters in Oakland, June 26, will be at corner of Jones street and Telegraph avenue.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., JUNE 4

Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10.30 in the Brooklyn Tabernacle. Discourse for the Public at 3 p.m. in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lafayette Ave. and St. Felix St. Evening service in Brooklyn Tabernacle, 7 p.m.

Those desiring water baptism or to present their children in consecration should notify in advance.


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r4815 THE GOOD TIDINGS ABROAD—NO 3
r4816 THE TABERNACLE AND THE GOWN
r4817 STRENGTH AND PEACE
r4818 THE RANSOM AND ITS APPLICATION TO ALL MANKIND
r4819 THE FALL OF SAMARIA
r4820 YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE
r4821 BIBLE STUDY CLASS-EXTENSION
r4822 LOOSING THE FOUR WINDS OF HEAVEN
r4823 "THE CHURCH OF THE FIRST-BORNS"
r4824 ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN—WINNING SOME
r4823 "SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME"
r4824 THE MEMORIAL CELEBRANTS
r4824 THE COLPORTEUR WORK PROSPERING
r4825 WESTERN ITINERARY SERVICES


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