so the presence of the Son of man will be.” “Likewise,” Jesus continued, “on the day that Lot came out of Sodom it rained fire and sulphur from heaven and destroyed them all. The same way it will be on that day when the Son of man is to be revealed.” Just as in the past God acted in behalf of those hoping in him, so he will do again for all who hope in his kingdom.—Matt. 24:37-39; Luke 17:28-30.

How marvelous the grand blessings of the Kingdom rule that are in store for the survivors! Man has not succeeded in bringing peace even between himself and his neighbor. But not only does God promise that “he is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth,” but he assures that even man and the animals will dwell together peacefully.—Ps. 46:9; Isa. 11:6, 9.

With God’s kingdom directing all of man’s energies toward peaceful pursuits the earth’s appearance will be transformed to that of a parklike paradise. “The earth itself will certainly give its produce” so that never again will there be a food shortage. Under the administration of the Divine Physician man will finally be delivered from his age-long affliction with sickness and disease. Even death must bow to the irresistible power of the Kingdom, for God promises that “he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be any more. The former things have passed away.”—Ps. 67:6; Rev. 21:4.

If you want to be assured of survival and to realize these grand blessings of peace, prosperity, health and security, then make the Kingdom your hope, for it is the only hope that will not lead to disappointment. Study God’s Word the Bible regularly and be convinced of Jehovah’s power to deliver his people. Do not put your hope and trust in the feeble efforts of man to bring about Kingdom blessings, but let your attitude be that expressed by the faithful prophet: “Look! This is our God. We have hoped in him, and he will save us. This is Jehovah. We have hoped in him. Let us be joyful and rejoice in the salvation by him.”—Isa. 25:9.

Announcements

COURAGEOUS MINISTERS ASSEMBLIES

Have you made arrangements to attend one of the three-day Christian assemblies scheduled for this summer? Study the list of assembly locations listed here, discuss the matter with your family, and decide now where you will attend. Plan to be present right from the start to hear the upbuilding Bible counsel that will be given. Beginning five weeks before the date of the assembly you plan to attend, you may write to Watchtower Convention, at the rooming address, for assistance in obtaining accommodations.

UNITED STATES

JUNE 29–JULY 1: Casper, Wyo., Industrial Building, Natrona County Fairgrounds. Rooming: 826 East A, Casper. Mobile, Ala., Hartwell Field, S. Ann St. Rooming: 2453 Emogene St., Mobile. Shreveport, La., State Fair Youth Center, Fairgrounds, 3200 Greenwood Rd. Rooming: 7033 Brandtway St., Shreveport.

JULY 6-8: Grand Island, Nebr., Fonner Park. Rooming: 825 N. White, Grand Island. Jackson, Tenn., Grandstand, The West Tennessee District Fairgrounds, 700 Short St. Rooming: 819 N. Royal St., Jackson. Johnstown, Pa., War Memorial Auditorium, Napoleon St. Rooming: 605 Franklin St., Johnstown. Ogden, Utah, Ogden Senior High School, 2828 Harrison Blvd. Rooming: 660 W. 24th St., Ogden. Worcester, Mass., Worcester Memorial Auditorium, Lincoln Square. Rooming: 44 Randolph Rd., Worcester 6. Yakima, Wash., Eisenhower Senior High School, S. 42d Ave. & Tieton Dr. Rooming: 112 W. Lenox Ave., Yakima.

JULY 13-15: Columbus, Ga., Municipal Auditorium. Rooming: 4000 Beallwood Ave., Columbus. Greensboro, N.C., Greensboro War Memorial Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. Rooming: 918 Glenwood Ave., Greensboro. Hammond, Ind., Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Ave. Rooming: 636 Conkey St., Hammond. La Crosse, Wis., Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium, 5th & Vine Sts. Rooming: 418 N. 16th St., La Crosse. Oakland, Calif., Oakland Municipal Auditorium, Tenth & Fallon Sts. Rooming: 1739 Eighth Ave., Oakland 6. Pomona, Calif., Grandstand, Los Angeles County Fairgrounds. Rooming: 1546 Garey Ave., Pomona. Pueblo, Colo., Grandstand, Colorado State Fairgrounds, Beulah Ave. & Summit St. Rooming: 523 E. Pitkin, Pueblo. Saginaw, Mich., Grandstand, Saginaw Fairgrounds, E. Genesee St. at Webber St. Rooming: 2112 W. Genesee St.,