An anonymous source has contacted JWsurvey with details of three new songs to be released at Watchtower’s 2014 Annual Meeting, which is expected to be held this coming weekend.

Entitled “The Kingdom Is in Place – Let It Come!,” “Grant Us Boldness” and “Jehovah Is Your Name,” the songs underscore the need for Witnesses to be obedient, and to stand firm in the face of opposition.

Also leaked is a personnel list of the six Governing Body committees, including the names of all Governing Body helpers. Helpers are essentially an elite class of bethelite who assist the Governing Body and are thus most likely to become Governing Body members themselves some day (provided they profess to be of the anointed).

The leaked new songs are as follows…

Song A

The Kingdom Is in Place – Let It Come

(Revelation 11:15)

Jehovah, you always have been

And always you will be.

You’ve given the throne to your Son;

He rules by your decree.

The Kingdom has been brought to birth;

His rulership will fill the earth.

CHORUS

For now have come to pass

Salvation and kingdom and might.

The Kingdom is in place.

We pray: “Let it come, Let it come!”

The time for the Devil is short;

We know what this will mean.

Though living in times of distress,

We see the things unseen.

The Kingdom has been brought to birth;

His rulership will fill the earth.

(Repeat chorus)

(See also Dan. 2:34, 35; 2 Cor. 4:18.)

Song B

Grant Us Boldness

(Act 4:29)

As we tell about the Kingdom,

As we witness for your name,

There are many who oppose us,

And who try to bring us shame.

But instead of fearing men,

It’s really you we must obey.

So we beg you now for your spirit,

O Jehovah, hear what we pray.

CHORUS

Grant us boldness as we witness;

Help us overcome our fear.

Give us confidence and courage,

So that all the world may hear.

Armageddon draws ever near,

But until that great day is here,

Grant us boldness as we witness.

This is our prayer.

Even though we may be fearful,

You remember we are dust.

Your assurance to support us,

Is a promise we can trust.

Give attention to the threats

Of those who persecute and blame.

May you help us all to continue

As we boldly speak in your name.

(Repeat chorus)

(See also 1 Thess. 2:2; Heb. 10:35.)

Song C

Jehovah Is Your Name

(Psalm 83:18)

The living and true God

The God of all creation

In every generation

Jehovah is your name.

We’re honored and we’re proud

To be your congregation.

In every tribe and nation,

Your glory we proclaim.

CHORUS

Jehovah, Jehovah, there is no God like you.

There’s no other in the heavens, or on the earth below.

You alone are God Almighty,

And this all men must know.

Jehovah, Jehovah,

We have no other God but you.

You cause us to become

Whatever you desire,

To do as you require

Jehovah is your name.

And witnesses for you

Is what you’ve kindly named us.

We’re honored you have claimed us,

A people for your name.

(Repeat chorus)

(See also 2 Chron. 6:14; Ps. 72:19; Isa. 42:8.)

Noteworthy in Song A is the nod towards Revelation 12:12, where it describes Satan being hurled to the earth in 1914 for a “short period of time” before kingdom rule is established. That 100 years can be considered a short period of time by any stretch of the imagination is one of the most obvious failings of Watchtower’s increasingly embarrassing teaching surrounding 1914, which it continues to cling to in its most recent publications.

Song B seems to be a rallying call against those who “oppose” the organization, and urges obedience in the face of their “threats” (along similar lines to the recent “close ranks” rhetoric). Expect this song to accompany future talks and Watchtower studies that focus on apostates, as Watchtower continues to spread fear and paranoia regarding “those who persecute and blame.”

Song C seems intended to be sung as an anthem invoking pride among Jehovah’s Witnesses in their commission as divine representatives. An intriguing lyric boasts that “in every tribe and nation, your glory we proclaim.” Citizens of Somalia, North Korea and Afghanistan, where there are NO Jehovah’s Witnesses (at least as of 2007), will be curious as to the meaning of this verse.

Governing Body committee information leaked

As previously mentioned, a highly classified document has also been leaked listing by name ALL of the personnel on the Governing Body committees.

I can reveal the contents of the document below, together with quotes to explain the role of each of the committees from page 131 of the latest 2014 “God’s Kingdom Rules!” book…

Coordinators’ Committee

“The brothers serving on this committee oversee legal matters as well as the use of the media when it is necessary to convey an accurate picture of our beliefs. They also respond to disasters, outbreaks of persecution, and other emergencies affecting our brotherhood anywhere in the world.”

Stephen Lett

Anthony Morris

Mark Sanderson

John Ekrann

Robert Wallen

Personnel Committee

“This committee is entrusted with the oversight of arrangements for the physical and spiritual welfare and assistance of members of Bethel families earth wide. It oversees the selecting and inviting of new members of Bethel families and handles questions regarding their Bethel service.”

Gerrit Lösch

Geoffrey Jackson

David Splane

Gerald Grizzle

Patrick LaFranca

Daniel Molchan

Ralph Walls

Publishing Committee

“Those serving on this committee supervise the printing and shipping of Bible literature worldwide. They oversee printeries and properties owned and operated by the various corporations used by Jehovah’s Witnesses, as well as all construction worldwide, including the work of building Kingdom Halls. They arrange for the best use of funds donated for the Kingdom work.”

Samuel Herd

Stephen Lett

David Splane

Don Adams

Robert Butler

Harold Corkern

Donald Gordon

Robert Luccioni

Alex Reinmueller

David Sinclair

Service Committee

“The brothers who make up this committee oversee all areas of the evangelizing work and matters affecting congregations, publishers, pioneers, elders, traveling overseers and missionaries. They supervise, among numerous other things, the activities of Hospital Liaison Committees. They also oversee the preparation of Our Kingdom Ministry.”

Samuel Herd

Gerrit Lösch

Anthony Morris

Mark Sanderson

Gary Breaux

Joel Dellinger

Seth Hyatt

Christopher Mavor

Baltasar Perla

William Turner, Jr.

Robert Wallen

Leon Weaver, Jr.

Teaching Committee

“This committee oversees the instruction provided at assemblies, conventions, and congregation meetings. It also has oversight of Gilead School, the School for Kingdom Evangelizers, the Pioneer Service School, and the Theocratic Ministry School, as well as other schools. In addition, this committee oversees the development of audio and video programs.”

Geoffrey Jackson

Stephen Lett

Anthony Morris

Ken Flodin

William Malenfant

Mark Noumair

David Schafer

Writing Committee

“The brothers serving on this committee supervise the preparation of spiritual food in written and electronic form for fellow believers and the general public. It also cares for the organization’s Web site and oversees the translation work done throughout the earth. Additionally, this committee responds to questions about the meaning of certain scriptures and points presented in the publications.”

Samuel Herd

Geoffrey Jackson

Mark Sanderson

David Splane

Robert Ciranko

James Mantz

Izak Marais

Gene Smalley

John Wischuk

(This list is up-to-date as of September 2014. I intend to update this article in the near future with photos of some of the helpers.)

In all, 36 individuals serve across the six committees, including the 7 Governing Body members. It is interesting to note that only one of the Governing Body members, Gerrit Lösch, doesn’t serve on three committees. The fact that he only serves on two is probably due to his advanced years more than anything.

It is also seems that there might have been some kind of shake-up of the Governing Body committees since 2009, or else the “Bearing Witness” book (published in that year) is in error. It says on page 110 that the Coordinators’ Committee “consists of the coordinators of each of the other committees and a secretary who is also a member of the Governing Body.” This does not seem to be the case according to this leaked information.

Though there is nothing too explosive in this latest series of leaks, it has gone some way to shedding light on the people in the higher echelons of the organization, directly beneath the Governing Body. The fact that this information has surfaced is also an encouraging indication that the Governing Body does not enjoy the unanimous loyalty of all those working in and around the headquarters.