1917_The_Finished_Mystery_Text

This verse shows that, though Pastor Russell haspassed beyond the veil, he is still managingevery feature of the Harvest work. "The WatchTower Bible and Tract Society is the greatestcorporation in the world, because from the timeof its organization until now the Lord has used itas His channel through which to make known theGlad Tidings." — Z.'17-22; Rev. 14:18; 19:17.Came and stood.— Waited before the Lord,after the Pastor's death, ready to do the Master'swill.At the altar.— The Brazen Altar, the place ofsacrifice. (Ex. 38:1-7; Lev. 16:12, 13.) The firefor the sacrifice at the Golden Altar was obtainedhere and then carried to the golden altar wherethe incense was crumbled in it.Having a golden censer.— Censers, or firepans,were of two forms, with handles andwithout. In this case the kind with the handle,used only on the Day of Atonement, is the onereferred to. The incense was burnt while the highpriest held the censer in his hand. Thus, in thisprophecy, the great antitypical High Priestidentifies Himself with the work of the Society,and places in its care— holds in His hand— thefire-pans, the things that lead us to the placewhere we sacrifice ourselves. Thus seen, thecenser represents teachings, undertakings of theWord; for it is our understanding of the Wordwhich leads us to offer up all we have in theLord's service.— Num. 16:6, 7.And there was given unto him muchincense.— The heart's best endeavors of thefaithful fellow-members of the Body.That he should offer it.— To Jehovah, throughthe Son.— Rev. 5:8.With the prayers of all saints.— The Society isthe only entity in the world answering to thisdescription. It alone has offered on its behalf theprayers of all the saints, in harmony with theclause of the Vow which reads, "Daily will Iremember at the Throne of heavenly grace thegeneral interests of the Harvest work— the dear