committed in the event there was a quickening in the mother’s womb, the modern law by statute is closer to the Scriptural rule. It “is usually made a felony whether committed before or after quickening”.—Summary of American Law, Clark, page 122.

All of this is something very serious for each married couple to think over, and then order their course of action so as to please the Most High God. The problem is theirs, the decision theirs, and the consequences to be borne are theirs. The decision and responsibility involved in all this cannot be passed on to other individuals, or to the Watchtower Society. In these matters “each one will bear his own load of responsibility”.—Gal. 6:5, NW.

Circuit Assembly in Nigeria

Great rejoicing came from the fact that six persons, as a result of the assembly, shook off the shackles of religion and came into the Lord’s organization. During Saturday’s service the witnesses called upon certain juju worshipers. These people soon saw the folly of their religious practices and were convinced by the simple Bible truths. Sunday morning the witnesses called back on these people. “What shall we do with our jujus [fetishes]?” they asked. “Destroy them!” came the reply. “Will you assist?” “Gladly!” In true Gideon fashion a group of witnesses began removing the jujus out of their places. There was great commotion. Neighbors quickly gathered. Some protested, others selfishly wanted to salvage the trinkets from these fetish objects. But the witnesses were determined to do a thorough job. One witness answered the religious neighbors in the words of Gideon’s father, “If the jujus are gods, let them now fight and save themselves.” How helpless they were! The witnesses dumped all the trash into a canoe, rowed out to the center of the river and junked the jujus into a watery grave. Gone and perished forever! But the people of good will who once served them rejoice in the hope of living forever.—Nigeria branch office.

Announcements

“DROOP NOT YOUR HANDS” TESTIMONY PERIOD

This is the Testimony Period for the month of April. It was an encouraging command first uttered by the prophet Zephaniah to a people bearing the name of Jehovah and doing a work of praise. Today, as then, there is a people doing a like work of praising their Creator. This work is publishing the Kingdom message, “a pure language,” to all nations. All Bible prophecy calls for fearless action in this work, “Fear not, droop not your hands.” (Zeph. 3:16, Mo) The one who commands today is the supreme authority; so his servants have no fear, but speak the pure language to all they contact, favorable circumstance or not. There is no stopping this upbuilding work; hundreds of thousands have willingly put their hands to it, and many more godly-inclined persons of all lands would take it up if given opportunity. Do you want to be one of these and aid others? If so, a ready implement is at hand; offer the Watchtower magazine subscription to others for $1 a year. To new subscribers during the month the booklets Evolution versus The New World, Can You Live Forever in Happiness on Earth? and one other will be given free. Lift up your hands and then send a report of your time and activity to us.

NEW WORLD TRANSLATION

The New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures, first released to the public on Wednesday, August 2, 1950, during the international assembly of Jehovah’s witnesses in New York city, answers a long-felt need for an accurate and dependable translation of the Greek Scriptures. Done in modern speech, it is just as understandable to present-day readers as the original writings of Christ’s disciples were understandable to the simple, lowly readers of their day. It is not a revision of any previous work, but is a new rendering from the original Greek text, using primarily the standard text of Westcott and Hort. To insure accuracy the translation is as literal as modern English usage permits. One of its outstanding features is the use of God’s given name Jehovah throughout. There are copious marginal references, chain references, footnotes, an enlightening foreword, an appendix, maps and illustrations. This new translation presents the Greek Scriptures in all their purity and is worthy of close study. A copy will be sent you, postpaid, on a contribution of $1.50.

“WATCHTOWER” STUDIES

Week of April 8: Torments of the Rich Man.

Week of April 15: No Relief for the Rich, but Comfort for the Poor.