SEPTEMBER 22ND, 1938

SEPTEMBER 22ND, 1938

Mr. F. Ide.

Beloved Brother, — I have to thank you for two letters — very glad to receive them. I also thank you for the cable, to which I replied, as you kindly provided for this. I do not know how to account for the reports you mentioned, for there had not been time for tidings of my wife’s fall to reach your side. My wife is recovering steadily, thank God, and is able to get about now. She wrote Mrs. Ide as to her fall, so I need not add more, save, as I said, that she is well over the effects of it.

The meetings at Detroit, which you can picture, were very cheering. A large number came together and the Lord helped us. We had at the readings ‘Revivals’ and the subject opened up well in five readings. My wife went there, but was unable to attend the meetings, save the breaking of bread.

There were meetings at Manchester at the same time, as you would know, A.M.H. was there. It is said there was a good time.

I am thankful you saw Mr. Buttrum and I am sure the two brothers named to act with him are very suitable. A.E.M. wrote this.

We are thinking much of our dear brethren in Great Britain knowing what pressure you all have been experiencing on account of the European situation. I have assurance that the prayers of the saints are heard and that God has a hand in the matter. His governmental ways enter into it. We are enabled to see by what is happening how the prophetic word,

^[p. 132] 2 Thessalonians 2 and such passages will come about. God will take care of His testimony and His people, but we cannot escape the pressure and as possessing the mind of God we are to possess our souls in patience.

Mr. and Mrs. Joyce and Miss Joyce are staying here for the weekend. We are glad to see something of them and to hear news of you all through them.

The Birmingham Notes have come and read well.

My wife unites in love in Christ to Mrs. Ide and you all.

Affectionately in Christ,
James Taylor.