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and Jesus Christ is the King of kings and Lord of
lords. This is the day of all days. Behold, the King
reigns! You are his publicity agents. Therefore adver-
tise, advertise, advertise the King and his kingdom.”’
(See The Watchtower 1922, page 337.) In obedience
to the Lord’s command the faithful remnant then went
forth and walked through the earth proclaiming the
message of the kingdom, and are still at that work.
They asking how long this work must continue, the
Lord makes it known that it must continue until the
battle of the great day of God Almighty. (Isa. 6: 11)
The army of the Lord is on the trek and the day of
war draws nigh.
The division of the army that moves against the
enemy in the north country does the chief part of
the work. ‘‘Then cried he upon [unto] me, and spake
unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the
north country have quieted my spirit in the north
eountry.’’ (6:8) The war chariots drawn by the black
horses and white horses move against Gog in the land
of Magog, and this is pleasing to Jehovah; showing
that this is the division of his army that vindicates
his name. ‘‘These . . . have quieted (the indignation
of) my spirit’’ (Leeser) ; ‘‘have settled my spirit,’’
or, ‘‘eaused mine anger to rest.’’ (Roth., footnote)
These bring satisfaction to the spirit of Jehovah be-
cause they execute his vengeance upon Satan’s organ-
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ization. (Ezek. 39:6) This work they do after the
witness work by the earthly division is completed.
The division pictured by the grizzled horses that
move on the ‘‘south- eountry’’, the earthly part of
Satan’s organization, do their part to the pleasure
of Jehovah; but the division that destroys the invis-
ible enemy, Gog and all those of the land of Magog,
does the chief executing work. The earthly division
of Satan’s army is merely the ally of Gog and in the
conspiracy. After the fall of his organization, then
Satan the old Dragon is bound and put to death.
(Rev. 20:1-3) All of this must be done before Jeho-
vah’s name is completely vindicated. Satan’s organi-
zation, head, body and tail, must be destroyed, and
then Jehovah will be pleased. (Ezek. 5:18; 16:42;
21:17; 24:13) The fact that the leader of the army
of the Lord cries with a loud and positive command
to this division moving on Gog shows that the army
is moving into action and the noise of battle is on.
All of this proves that Jehovah’s witnesses on the
earth are not the ones that put the Devil’s organiza-
tion out of business, but that they must do their wit-
ness work before the big fight is really on. The rem-
nant could not accomplish the destruction of the enemy
by bearing witness for a million years. They present
themselves and perform their part according to the
will of God, and then the great war follows.
LETTERS
DECLARE ALLEGIANCE TO JEHOVAH
Dear BROTHER RUTHERFORD:
We, the Birmingham (England) company of Jehovah’s wit-
nesses, wish to declare our allegiance to Jehovah and to the
Society as His channel in providing ‘*meat in due season’’ and
instructions in preaching the kingdom message. We rejoice as
we see our ‘‘tompanions’’ coming forward week by week and
entering into the ‘joy of the Lord’.
We thank you personally for your interest in the British
field, and particularly for changes which have recently added
to the zeal and enthusiasm of us all.
The work here is increasing, and never before have we as &
company felt a keener desire to co-operate with the British
Branch office, and indeed the Society as a whole, as we do at
the present time. We therefore continue to pray for the pros-
perity of Zion and for the peace of Jerusalem that the Lord
may continue to show his favor upon us all.
Yours in Jehovah,
BIRMINGHAM COMPANY OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES.
JEHOVAH HAS GRANTED THE “INCREASE”
DeEsR BROTHER RUTHERFORD:
Your recent encouraging letter, calling attention to the im-
portance of the hour and to the message of the Lord that must
now be delivered to the people, has given rise to the desire to
express our appreciation of the great privilege set before us
to have a share in this world-wide work, and out of that desire
has come the following resolution:
‘¢That we stand unitedly behind you as president of the Watch
Tower Bible and Tract Society, the Lord’s visible organization
on earth, and do wish to convey to you our sincere co-operation
in the most important work done on earth today.’’
We are a ‘‘young’’ company, having been organized for a
little more than a year, but feel that Jehovah has granted the
- increase’’ which he has promised unto those who are willing
to obey his commands. (Matt. 24: 14) We are indeed grateful for the truths published in the Watch Tower publications and accept same as food convenient to strengthen us at this time. May our heavenly Father continue to guide and uphold you and your colaborers in your strenuous part of the great work he has entrusted to your hands, Your brethren by His grace, JouN FISCHER IRENE Moore ANDREW Van DYK BENJAMIN MILLER FLORENCE MANN Rurs M. Suortway —New Jersey. Lronarp A, MILLER Barney VAN DYKE Sabre BauMANN Haze, A, MILLER Ruth ACKERMAN SIBYLLA FISCHER SHARE IN THE GREATEST WORK Dear BROTHER RUTHERFORD: : May I take a few minutes of your time, to tell you that I enjoy the book Enemies and each issue of The Watchtower immensely, My heart is thrilled as I see the time approaching for the vindication of Jehovah’s great name. How grateful one can be to our heavenly Father for all the blessings enjoyed through the columns of The Watchtower, My heart 13 full of joy as I feed at His table and share in the Greatest work ever given to human creatures. Doily my prayer is that Jehovah may give strength to his people as they go forth in this day of battle. With sincere Christian love, I remain Your fellow servant, Mas. Jos. Martin, Michigan,
