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OTHER LETTERS THE LORD'S WORK, NOT MAN'S DEAR BROTHER RUTUERFORD: I feel that I must express my appreciation of the articles in The Watch Tower. 1 have just finished reading Part 2 of ‘¢Peace and Evil’’. It seems so clear that it is a wonder that it never struck us in this way before; but, of course, it was not ‘‘due time’’, We might ask, What benefit did the Israelites derive from their experiences in Egypt? The Bible tells us that they even wanted to return to the land of bond- age. (Ex. 16:3) They soon forgot what they had suffered there, but the ‘‘flesh pota’’ lingered lovingly in their minds. Human nature has not changed; even now we still remember the sweet and forget the bitter. It may be that at the begin- ning of the Millennial age many people will resent the strict laws that will then be in foree, and inwardly, if not out- wardly, rebel and long for some imaginary privilege that they had during this age. Although they will have to acknowledge Jehovah, yet it may take some time before they learn that these laws will be for their good. Under these circumstances what benefit would they receive by their past experiences? If experience counts, then we might say that a man now bad ought to have a better chance in the future than one who had tried to do good, as he will have had more experience with sin. The Watch Tower, like wine, is improving with age. Every number is overflowing with beautiful explanations of the Bible. It is quite clear that it is the Lord’s work, and nob man’s, When I look back I ean compare The Watch Tower to an artist painting a portrait. At first only an outline is seen, a beautiful and true copy of the original, and one to which we were attracted, although only an outline, to its beauty and grandeur, But the artist docs not stop there, Ho pencils out the high lights and shadows, the face is rounded out, color is added, and the picture, now more beautiful than ever, begins to show expression and detail, while the original outline has in no way been changed. So it is with The Watch Tower: the fundamental truths taught through its pages have always been the same, but God’s lightnings are now opening out to us the beauty and harmony of tho Scriptures as nover before. My prayer is that the Lord will continue to use you and all associated with you at the Watch Tower in this glorious work, Your brother in Christ, C. M. U. Capy. DENUNCIATIONS AND WORDS OF LITE DEAR BROTHER IN CHRIST: Your lectures received each Sunday over WOWO, Fort Wayne, Ind. I write this to add a bit of encouragement to your ondcavors to put the message of Truth over to the people, a3 a faithful witness to the Lord, and as an example and encouragement to those whose hands may become slack at this timo of triuno oppression, namely, Clergy, Politics and Industry. Your denunciations are clear and fearlesa, and your words of life timely and inspiring. Truly they must and do find lodging in the hearts of many people. I pray for the Lord’s grace upon you and all of liko faith, to stand firm in these closing days of Satan’s activities and persecution of the followers of Christ. Yours in Christ’s name, C. R, Hevrer, Michigan. TRULY A GREAT PRIVILEGE DeEarR BRETHREN : The friends at Decatur all heard Brother Rutherford’s lecture yesterday; and truly it was a soul-inspiring message to the Lord’s people at this time, and for their comfort and encouragement to continue on in the servico of the Lord. We all entered the field after the lecture, and all had an enjoyable time preaching this gospel of the kingdom until we were rained out. Truly it is a great privilege to serve in the cause of Jehovah God and have favor with him through Jesus Christ our Lord. With Christian love, A. A. Guipbera, Ilsnois. “SATAN IS HOT” My bear BRorueR RUTHERFORD, Sir: Being very full and running over from tho increased light, joy and encouragement, and the renewed zeal that I have received from reading your Iust und wonderful book, Prophecy, please bear with me and allow me to speak. It is the most wonderful, clearest, brightest of the Biblical studies. Why, no wonder that Satan is hot and ever getting still hotter, so to speak. The book Prophecy turns him and his crooked or- ganization up. He is the father of crooks and crookedness. Prophecy has turned more light on him and his crooked or- ganization; and the light gets brighter and brighter. I’ve gone through the wonderful book, and do mean to re- view it daily, as much as possible, with the other studies, of course. From the strength and help I have received from this volume my mind was made to fall upon the hymn of which I send you herewith a copy. Your brother by his grace, CLAUDE WILSON, Alabama.

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MORE GRACE GIVE ME Maitland, C.M. Each moment, Lord, more grace give me To witness to thy name, To keop my mind e’er stayed on thee, T> boldly speak thy fame. Time is no more, The way seems hard. Please be thou still my guide; Ne’er doubting, help me press onward, By thine help “lone supplied. While witnessing now here below Satan, a roaring lion, I sce each day a deadly foe, With all his sharp design. Endure the test! Thus can be proved My faithfulness to God; If from his way I’! not be moved, But strive each day more hard. RESOLUTION Dear BROriteER RUTHERFORD: At the business meoting of the Seattle ecclesia, held Mon- day evening, April 14, 1930, the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the Seattle ecclesia assure our beloved presi- dent, Brother Rutherford, that they deplore the bitter attack made upon him at the question meeting held in Los Angeles, Calif., on February 23, and fully sympathize with him in all his efforts to serve Jehovah, our God and our King; and that we, in view of the strong assaults of the enemy at this time and the falling away of many who for years in the past have walked with us, do by letter assure him of our firm be- lief that The Watch Tower is the channel which Jehovah, our God, is using at this time to imstruct the faithful remnant who are keeping the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ, and we, therefore, very thankfully accept the teachings of that journal and are earnestly en- deavoring to carry on the Lord’s work in full accord there- with, And be it further resolved, That we assure Brother Ruther- ford we have full confidence in him as a loyal and diligent sorvant of our King, and an instrument used of Jehovah to dispense meat in due season to his household; and recognizing in our beloved brother one such as is spoken of in 1 Thessa- lonians 5: 12,13 and Hebrews 13:17, we esteem him very highly in love for his work’s sake, and our prayers will still ascend that it may be the good pleasure of our God to keep and guide liim to the end. Resolved, That our class secretary forward a copy of this resolution to Brother Rutherford. Your brother by his grace, {. Forsyti, Secretary, 239