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Some Interesting Letters - Ordained A Minister Of Christ
WATCH TOWER
BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY,
DEAR BRETHREN:--
In view of the fact that on every hand our
enemies are opposing us on the ground that our public speakers are not
ordained, and that more opposition may be aroused along this line in the
future, might it not be well for the Society to give some formal recognition of
the Lord's ordination of the brothers who speak in public?
The majority of our Pilgrims, when asked,
"When were you ordained?" do not have a ready answer. They may give
the date of their consecration, but while we understand the matter to our own
satisfaction, this is not satisfactory to the inquirer, who usually entertains
the thought that since we have not been regularly (?) ordained, we are not safe
teachers for them to listen to.
We realize that here at Bethel,
we have by far the strongest Theological
School, with daily
studies and recitations, in the whole world. I
read only today in the Christian Herald, a
challenging query as to how many of us were regularly ordained, where we got
our education, how many of us had any understanding of Greek or Latin, etc.
Now, all of us understand Greek better than most orthodox (?) ministers; and if
we could have some formal recognition of our ordination, perhaps referring it
to the date of our individual consecration, I believe it would serve to stop
the mouths of many, and would give the Truth much impetus in the public
opinion, which would well serve the purpose in gathering the Lord's wheat. Even
in our newspaper advertising it would be a telling point to state the time when
our more prominent speakers were ordained. It seems to be a question which the
public mind is always asking, and will never be satisfied till answered. In my
colporteur work I sold the books twice as easily when known to be a minister.
Others have had the same experience.
I submit this merely as a suggestion, dear
friends, and shall know that your decision, whether pro or con, is the Lord's
will. With continued love and prayers, I am,
Your brother in the Glorious Harvest work, which
we all love so much, R. G. JOLLY.
THINKS
PHOTO-DRAMA WONDERFUL
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MY DEAR BROTHER RUSSELL:--
My purpose in writing is to let you know of my
strong appreciation of the PHOTO-DRAMA OF CREATION. Throughout it is a
wonderful production; surpassing even my most sanguine expectations.
I have met many Truth friends who have seen the
DRAMA --at Cincinnati, Toledo,
and Indianapolis--all
of whom were delighted with and benefited by it. They expressed the opinion
that the DRAMA will edify the Truth friends, as well as greatly enlighten and
favorably influence others. The writer fully shares their opinion.
I wish all who are interested in the Cause we so
much love could see the production. I feel sure it would increase their love
for the Truth, and also their interest in the work generally. I was very much
in favor of the project before seeing the exhibition; but I am much more so
since.
It is marvelous to think of the thousands of
people who are, through the PHOTO-DRAMA, hearing the precious Gospel preached,
every day and night. I never heard the Gospel preached more plainly and
impressively than it is for at least an hour, at each exhibition of the
PHOTO-DRAMA. I presume that while the slide pictures are being exhibited, and
the lecturing is in progress, at least an hour is occupied. And the motion
pictures are so beautiful, realistic and instructive!
Apparently, a large majority of those who
witness the production are very favorably impressed thereby. In my humble
judgment, the PHOTO-DRAMA is the most successful project the Society has ever
inaugurated.
Yours in Christian love and service, FRANK
DRAPER.
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I.B.S.A.
BEREAN BIBLE STUDIES
FOR MONTH OF MAY
Questions from Manual on Series Second of
"STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES"
STUDIES II. AND III., VOL. II.
Week of May 3...Q. 32 to 38 Week of May 10...Q.
39 to 46 " " " 17...Q. 47 to 53 " " " 24...Q. 1
to 7 Week of May 31--Q. 8 to 14
Question Manuals on Vol. II., STUDIES IN THE
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W.T. R-5447a : page 127 - 1914r
