In its charter , written by Russell , the society 's purpose was stated as `` the mental , moral and religious improvement of men and women , by teaching the Bible by means of the publication and distribution of Bibles , books , papers , pamphlets and other Bible literature , and by providing oral lectures free for the people '' .
Russell wrote its charter , or statement of its purpose , and explained that it was for `` the mental , moral and religious improvement of men and women , by teaching the Bible by means of the publication and distribution of Bibles , books , papers , pamphlets and other Bible literature , and by providing oral lectures free for the people '' .