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“To Whom the Work Is Entrusted”The Watchtower (Study)—2016 | May
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“In the delightful parklike surroundings, away from the noise of the old world, it was a paradise indeed,” recalled one brother.
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“To Whom the Work Is Entrusted”The Watchtower (Study)—2016 | May
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Throughout this period of test, faithful Bible Students had been “watching the Lord’s leading, . . . praying at all times for the Father’s guidance.” Now they were reunited in joyful assembly here at Cedar Point. One sister echoed the feelings of many who had wondered how they would “start the wheels of active service humming again.” More than anything else, they wanted to get to work!
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“To Whom the Work Is Entrusted”The Watchtower (Study)—2016 | May
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Then, “with a zest and zeal known only by those who follow in the footsteps of Jesus,” they sang: “Send out thy light and truth, O Lord.” “I will never forget how the trees fairly shook,” recalled J. M. Norris.
After the session, delegates lined up for hours to be among the first subscribers to the magazine. Many felt as did Mabel Philbrick, who said: “How thrilling it was to know that we were again to have a work to do!”
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“To Whom the Work Is Entrusted”The Watchtower (Study)—2016 | May
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“Upon our return to our home bases, we all got busy with the subscription campaign,” said Herman Philbrick. They found hearing ears everywhere. “It seemed that after a war and so much sorrow, everyone welcomed even the thought of a golden age,” observed Beulah Covey. Arthur Claus wrote: “The entire congregation was greatly surprised at the large number of subscriptions that were obtained.”
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