About 1875, while carefully and prayerfully studying the Scriptures, he became convinced of the Lord's second presence, resulting in his writing and publishing a booklet entitled, "The Object and Manner of Our Lord's Return," which had a phenomenal circulation amongst the Christian people of the world.
In 1879 he began the publication of a journal, _The Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence_, which has since been issued regularly twice each month.

This is the first and only publication that for more than forty years has announced the second presence of the Lord.

This journal is devoted exclusively to discussion of Scriptural questions, being the means of carrying the food to the household of faith in due season.
[418]Then followed the great work of gathering together the true followers of Christ Jesus, regardless of denomination, sect, kindred, or tongue.

Charles Taze Russell, who afterwards became better known as Pastor Russell, was the greatest preacher of modern times.

He was elected pastor of upwards of 1,200 congregations at one time.