The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-05-10
Total .$347, 800

1t will be observed that only $1,000 must
be paid before March l, 1921, and the pay
ments are very light for several years to
come, considering the magnitude of this
Estate and the fourishing institutions which
have been built up, all of which are con-
tributing source of income. In fact, if we
cared to divulge to our enemies the amount
of net earnings of Zion Institutions and
Industries during the past fiscal year, it
would be very gratifying to Zion friends,
members and investors throughout the
world.
This new arrangement will provide the
opportunity to increase and enlarge the Zion
Institutions and Industries, as we'll as es-
tablish new ones. This is absolutely essen
tial, as the business is growing rapidly, and
there are constant calls for new and expen-
sive machinery and better facilities in every
way.
1t will also provide a certain amount of
capital which can be used in the redemption
of Zion City.
In referring to this new financial propo-
sition,. in Shiloh Tabernacle, on last Lords
Day, the General Overseer said in part:
"The past is glorious. All the prophecies
of our enemies have come to nought. We
are going through with this thing and put
on the final capstone The principal thing
is to keep true and faithful to God
"What God has done for us is one of the
marvels of the world
"Now this financial deal has been put
over by New York and Chicago bankers.
One of the principal agents is the same
gentleman who furnished us $o5O,0O0 in
1911 for the purchase of Zion Estate.
eve must go on and redeem this city,
and reconsecrate every piece of property
still in the hands of the enemy.
During the last fifteen months we have
bought about 100000 worth of property
from the opposition.
"Now | would far rather see these people
take their places with us and be part in
redeeming and building up this city, than to
see them go away. Surely some of them
who came here years ago and put their
shoulders to the wheel still have Zion in
their hearts. They may have had their
difficulties and their trials, but surely they
still love the Zion truths and principles.
Now am ready to extend my hand to any
man or woman who wishes to come back
to Zion
"But if they will not, then the sensible
thing to do is to go out and leave this city
to those who are maintaining the principles
and ideals for which it was founded
1--WE came here from all parts of the
world to a lot of vacant land and built an
institutional city as church home.
"Now we must go on and redeem every
foot of land on the Zion City site, and main
tain this city as place of refuge.
"The revolutionary storm is gathering
the storm which will completely upset the
whole present order of things throughout
the world. When that time comes, it will
seem good to have quiet spot free from
the turbulent elements where God-fearing
people can rest in peace and contentment. .
Let one and all who read the above ar
ticle join hands with us in making every
life and every dollar count from this time
on as never before, in finishing the work
which has been so we'll begun and which
can and will be finished in a comparatively
short time, if every one will at once do
his and her part!
Let us thank God, take courage, and go
forward and see to it that everything posi-
bic is Immediately done to complete the re-
demption of Zion City