While stating the conditions clearly
and distinctly, through his Word the
Lord did not urge consecration, but
said rather that each should sit down
first and count the cost. After having
counted the cost, whoever chose to ac
cept the proposition did so by making
a Vow unto the Lord—a Consecration
Vow of full submission—the full sur
render of the will. This was to the
Intent that thereafter not only the
conduct of life, but the words of the
mouth and the me^iijtations of .the heart
should be acceptable to the Lord. This
comprehensive Vow is symbolized In
baptism, which, rightly understood, as
explained bj St Paul, 'liP 'l^^jptlsm
into membership in theBody of Christ
(t!&.<ftafcii^ or
Immersion "into ChrlstfS'deftth.'*
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Chicago, Xu Pastor Russell of
Brooklyn Tabernacle, New York,
preached here twice today to large au
diences. The Auditorium of world'
wide celebrity for its size aind excellent
acoustics, afforded the Immense audi
ence a superior opportunity to hear
Pastor Russell's discourse in the after
noon. We report his evening discourse
baaed on the foregoing texts. He said
«T
far
PRESENT ycur bodies.
"What Shall I Render Unlo the Lord My
God Foi All His Benec,ts Towards M«f? I
Will Take iheCiscI ba^vationand Call Up
the Name tf "t^e Lord. 1 Will Pay My
Vow* Unlo the! Lord" (Psalm cxvi, 12).
"I re:eech Ycu, Brethren, by the .Mercies
of God, That Ve P»es£ .t cur Ecdies a Living
£acrir.ce, Holy and Acceptable Ur.to Cod and
Ycur Reasonable Service (i^omuns xii, I).
