GREENWICH, MAY 19TH, 1899

GREENWICH, MAY 19TH, 1899

Mr. R. Anson.

My Dear Brother, — I have observed in the writings of Paul the absence of the designation ‘the Lamb’ as applied to Christ. It is used by both Peter and John, but two are used-one in John 1 and 1 Peter 1 which I think refers to sacrifice — and another in Revelation 5, which is a diminutive, as in John 21, and as such probably a term of endearment. I think the designation is connected with God’s ways on earth. Christ is at once the lion and the lamb, and hence the idea is not exactly connected with proper christian worship. In the Revelation the entire heavenly company is viewed as one in their interest in what is transpiring on earth, and they worship God and the Lamb. Hence I cannot see anything wrong or inappropriate in the introduction of this designation in hymns, though they may not come up to the height of proper christian privilege. Should I be coming north I may hope to run over to Hull. I should be glad to see you.

With love in the Lord,
Your affectionate brother,
F. E. Raven.