“Truth, like a modest little flower in the wilderness of life, is surrounded and almost choked by the luxuriant growth of the weeds of error. If you would find it you must be ever on the lookout. If you would see its beauty you must brush aside the weeds of error and the brambles of bigotry. If you would possess it you must stoop to get it.”

“Be not content with one flower of truth. Had one been sufficient there would have been no more. Gather ever, seek for more.”

“Weave them together as a garland, bind them on thee as a bride doeth.”

“Bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart; so shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.” Prov. 3:3

This journal was first started in 1980, and provided a rich source of spiritual stimulation for many. After a long hiatus, it is being renewed with the hope and prayer that it will again fill the need of earnest Bible students for fresh insights into the limitless resources of Scriptural truth.

This journal is not designed for the casual reader of the Bible, for there are many other periodicals to supply this need. Nor is its aim to seek merely the applications of the Bible to daily living. Once again, there exist excellent magazines designed to this end. Rather, it is put forth as a medium to probe the mysteries of faith and the depths of the Divine Word in the ongoing search for The Beauties of the Truth.

It is recognized that this search deals subjectively with the fascinating field of Scripture interpretation. Therefore there may be honest differences of opinion on the matters presented. It is not the policy of the Editors to present only concepts on which they personally agree. Indeed, this would be impossible, for even they do not agree with each other on all concepts of Biblical interpretation.

Rather, it is with the realization that a broad framework of concurrence marks and identifies the principles of faith of what has become known affectionately as The Harvest Truth Movement, that the Editors are committed to maintain firmly these broad boundaries, while accepting honest dialog on supporting details.

The writings of Charles Taze Russell are highly prized by the Editors as setting forth these broad guidelines, which will be adhered to in determining the content of this journal. While a broad base of some 30 brethren throughout the world have been contacted to submit articles based on their personal studies, the thoughts of others are also desired. Anyone who would care to share the results of their studies with others are encouraged to submit articles of up to 2000 words in length for consideration by the Editors.

Correspondence on articles printed, either in agreement, further extensions of the material presented, or in honest disagreement presented in the spirit of dialog, is also invited. Where feasible and approved by the Editors, these will be printed in future issues.

While most articles are signed, not for the notoriety of the authors, but to accept responsibility for their thoughts, the Editors will honor the request of any writer to withhold his name.

This journal is presented free of charge out of love for the truth and its beauties. “Buy the truth, and sell it not,” is a principle of its publication.

It is with the sincere hope and prayer that this publication will help us all in our search for understanding God’s Word and The Beauties of the Truth that this paper is sent on its way.

Jerry Leslie, Editor-in-Chief

David Doran

Carl Hagensick

Michael Nekora

David Rice

David Stein

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