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Ruth Monroe (Moderator) |
posted 5/30/01 3:40 PM
The following letter to Charles Taze Russell, from J. B. Adamson, was published in the October 1881 Zion's Watch Tower. This obviously was prior to Adamson being named as an original Corporate Director, when Zion's Watch Tower Tract Society was legally incorporated in December 1884. EXCERPT FROM BRO. J. B. ADAMSON. DEAR BRO:--Your letter received. I shall try to go on in strong faith in all circumstances, believing the "many and exceeding precious promises" "so Christ shall be magnified in my body" by life or by death. Am working more each day, for delivering personally, calls for more preaching to twos and threes, and is very precious to them and me. I avoid those "wise" men who know it all, whose creed is all and in all for them, and go to those really truth hungry, among whom I find Christ's most precious people and also many infidels. Some days do not get far and then have appointments for the evening. Truly the views we hold are true Gold to a large and increasing class. Most timely was the tract project from every point of view. As the poor teaching and want of teaching among the clergy increases, many look out to gather rays of light. I am asked to come Sunday at one o'clock to make the third meeting with an intelligent couple, members of the M.E. church who let me talk by the half hour and hour, seeming to drink in the doctrine and rejoice in it. Last night I spent an hour with them before prayer-meeting when I was asked to go along and testify there of these precious things. I had to remind them I dare not do so fully, and of the opposition and even abuse I met almost everywhere. I may give you some incidents in detail again that will rejoice your heart. Found the free Methodist's very fair. The treatment better than I got anywhere else. Gave the pamphlet to sixteen preachers and one hundred of the most intelligent of the church membership, attending the conference from all over the state, beside in a large number of cases, also adding a word that will make the book more living for the personality attaching to it. That is the reason I talk to so many that I give the books to; so I get their attention to the book more fully. Am generally asked for explanations of our views, and though neither powerful nor eloquent of speech, I get attention to the book by complying. Thank God for the wider field thus opening. May the will of God be done in poor me, and His name get honor and blessing forever. Yours in Christ, J. B. A. |
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posted 4/29/07 8:03 PM
From Zion's Watch TowerOctober/November 1881Tells of Adamson's preaching work in Illinois and Iowa and contains a letter from him describing itMay, 1882View From The TowerStates that Adamson is having successful meetings in Mercer County, Pa.February, 1883Letter from Adamson telling of his introduction to Zion's Watch TowerDecember, 1884Extract from letter of one who heard Elder J.B. Adamson speakThe January, 1885 issue lists Adamson as one of the directors of Zion's Watch TowerTo be continued |
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posted 4/29/07 10:20 PM
Zion's Watch Tower contains numerous letters from and about Adamson. The March, 1882 issue contains "A Word From Bro. J.B. Adamson," wherein is described his canvassing of nearly all large towns of 20 states and opposition from the "Second Adventists." The Nov., 1885 has a letter from Senecaville, Ohio from one who first heard the message from Adamson. In April, 1886 he ended a series of lectures to the congregation in Binghamton, N.Y. The May, 1886 View From the Tower tells of a discourse on "The Plan of the Ages," he presented to the Bible Class in Allegheny; also a letter from him addressed from Bethel, Pa. In. Aug. 1886 is a letter from Lackawanna Co. Pa., from a person influenced by Adamson. In Sept., 1886 appears "A Word From Brother Adamson Regarding Millennial Dawn," followed by a letter commending Millennial Dawn in Oct., 1886. In Feb., 1887 he tells of his labors in New York State, particularly Buffalo. In May, 1887 are two letters from him. In April, 1887 he writes of his work in Rochester involving Millennial Dawn. In June, 1887 we are told that he led all others in the method of promoting the Dawn. In July, 1887 is a letter telling of the hundreds of copies of Millennial Dawn he has distributed in Pa. and Ohio. In Aug., 1887 is a comparison of Paul who made tents to support himself and Adamson who did it by selling Millennial Dawns. In Oct., 1887 he tells of his work in Akron, Ohio. The Jan., 1888 follows with his work in Canton, Ohio. In April, 1888 in View From The Tower, at a 4-day meeting of the Church at Allegheny, Adamson told of his field preaching work in central Ohio. In Oct./Nov., 1888 is a letter from C.W. of Columbus, Ohio, who speaks of meeting and hearing Bro. Adamson. The Sept., 1889 describes his work in Indianapolis. In Oct., 1889 is a letter from Adamson [Lafayette?]. In Nov., 1889 is a letter from H.H. Hyatt to Brother Adamson, attributing his colporteuring to Adamson's influence.To be continued |
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posted 4/30/07 1:14 AM
In the April, 1890, we find "Antoher Adamson's Latest," where he gives us his views and report of the Memorial and subsequent meetings. In the Feb., 1891 we find a report on his work in Ohio. In the Feb. 1, 1892 under "Harvest Laborers--Pray For Them," we find Adamson nearly finished with his labor in Cincinnati, Ohio where he and wife have about 4,000 Millennial Dawns circulating; he is also holding Sunday meetings. In the March 1, 1892, while in Cincinnati, Adamson receives a letter from Russell making Chichago his next home and field. In the March 15, 1892 he is still conducting meetings at Cincinnati, plus Columbus, and Albany, Ohio. Another letter in the May 1, 1892 issue. In Nov. 1, 1892 we find a letter on his work in Illinois. In the March 15, 1893 is a letter from Adamson recommending Tract distribution To Tower Readers and Colporteurs. In April 15, 1893 someone from Maryland expresses taking to heart Adamson's March letter and doing tract distribution. In the June 1, 1893 he relates selling 25 Millennial Dawns per day. In the Sept. 1 & 15, 1893 is a letter containing a report on the Chicago Convention.To be continued |
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posted 4/30/07 1:18 AM
ConclusionAdamson Turns TraitorThe June 1, 1894 ZWT reports that Adamson has turned against C.T. Russell.The July 15, 1906 ZWT contains an "Extract from an Open Letter to the Church By Mrs. Russell." It describes the conspiracy of Mr. Adamson.The End |
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