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Tabernacle Shadows
=of the=
"Better Sacrifices"
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A Helping Hand
--FOR--
THE ROYAL PRIESTHOOD
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To the King of Kings and
Lord of Lords
IN THE INTEREST OF
HIS CONSECRATED SAINTS,
WAITING FOR THE ADOPTION,
--AND OF--
"ALL THAT IN EVERY PLACE CALL UPON THE
LORD,"
"THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH,"
--AND OF--
THE GROANING CREATION, TRAVAILING AND
WAITING FOR THE
MANIFESTATION OF THE SONS OF GOD,
THIS WORK IS DEDICATED.
"To make all see what is the
fellowship of the mystery which from the beginning
of the world hath been hid in God." "Wherein He hath
abounded toward
us in all wisdom and prudence, having made known unto us the
mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which
He hath purposed in Himself; that in the dispensation
of the fulness of the times He
might gather together in one all
things, under Christ."
Eph. 3:4,5,9;1:8-10
(Originally Published in 1881)
[Ti]
PREFACE
The first edition of this little book was published in 1881, and under the Lord's blessing seems to have been very
helpful to the class for which it was specially intended, --the
"royal priesthood." Many of this class have confessed that
as the finger of the Lord it pointed out to them meanings in the Old
Testament types never before appreciated; and that it has thus guided
them in the way of self-sacrifice, by leading them to see the true
significance of the Scriptural declarations--"Present your bodies
living sacrifices," "Fill up that which is behind of the
afflictions of Christ," "If we suffer with him we shall also
reign with him," "Let us go to him outside the camp, bearing
the reproach with him"; besides many other Scripture statements which associate the Lord's people with himself both "in
the sufferings of this present time and the glory to follow."
The author rejoices that this is true, and prays the divine blessing also upon this new edition, which was made necessary
by reason of the electro-plates of the former edition being worn, and
by the desire to have its general style conform to that of the
Scripture Studies series--for it may properly be considered a
supplement and sequel to the fifth volume of that work, kept separate
for convenience. Aside from these typographic changes, and the addition of one chapter, and a few alterations in the phraseology to make some points possible more perspicuous, there are
no changes. Indeed, no particular changes seemed possible or
desirable. [Tii]
The understanding of the subjects herein set forth would seem to have been heaven directed, "taught of God," at a time when the light was absolutely necessary to the full
and clear presentation of the Plan of the Ages. And those who have
been blessed by the helps furnished in this little book, and others
who shall yet be similarly blessed, we trust, may all esteem that they
are also "taught of God"; for be it noted that the author
has sought to prove every point and every application by the Word of
the Lord, and has taught nothing of himself: as he has received of
the Lord through his Word and spirit he has presented the same --with the evidences--to whosoever has an ear to hear.
The careful student will discern that, the applications of the types herein presented being correct, the entire Plan of the Ages is thereby corroborated--justification, sanctification, and glorification first for the Church, and subsequently restitution for whoever will, of all the families of the
earth. To what a glorious gospel, then, is this the key!
Dear Reader, if the matters herein presented appeal to you as truth at all, they will surely awaken you to energy and zeal to sacrifice earthly interests, to gain the prize of the high calling--that you may become one of the royal priests
soon to be associated with the great "High Priest of our
profession" in the grand work of blessing the groaning creation.
And if you get a blessing from these truths, and partake of their
spirit, you will want to pass the cup of refreshment on to others who
need just such a stimulus to revive their fainting hearts. And if you
desire to colabor in this ministry you will find that all
arrangements have been perfected by which you can obtain these booklets at a very nominal price--by the dozen or hundred. Every one who receives food at the Lord's table is honored with the privilege of joining in the service--as "colaborers together with God." With Christian love,
Your brother and servant in Christ,
Charles T. Russell
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