- “The Silver Is Mine, and the Gold Is Mine”
In 1879 when the faithful and discreet slave class began publishing this journal, then called Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence, it contained the following statement: “‘Zion’s Watch Tower’ has, we believe, JEHOVAH for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support.
- w07 11/1 pp. 17-21 - The Watchtower—2007
- How Is Our Ministry Financed?
In 1879, the second issue of this magazine stated: “‘Zion’s Watch Tower’ [as this magazine was then called] has, we believe JEHOVAH for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support.”
- w15 9/1 p. 6 - The Watchtower—2015
- How Kingdom Activities Are Financed
Russell stated: “‘Zion’s Watch Tower’ has, we believe, JEHOVAH for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support.
- kr chap. 18 pp. 194-201 - God’s Kingdom Rules! (kr)