JULY 11TH, 1903

JULY 11TH, 1903

To Mr. E. L. Bevir.

Beloved Brother, — Notwithstanding what you say, I feel I ought to send you a line in answer. Thank you for your allusion to your conversation with Mr.

^[p. 210] Darby about death. It is remarkable that before getting ill I asked myself whether I was ready to face death; now in my great weakness death is distinctly before me, and, although I feel the pain of the point of death, it is precious to know that the Lord awaits us on the other side, having died Himself but now alive again for ever. The true ark of the covenant has gone over Jordan and with it there is the full extent of the counsels of God, of which Christ is the Centre. I can face things now distinctly that my mind is not distracted by hopes and desires of this life. Then as to what concerns all that might make me anxious, I have left it all with the goodness of God which endures eternally. It would be impossible for me to descend to the level of scientists who recognise God as the Author of natural laws, but do not believe that He troubles about His poor intelligent creature who loves Him. I am always pleased to receive news from you .. . and hope you will be encouraged in every way.

Your affectionate brother,
F. E. Raven.