NOVEMBER 15TH, 1938
NOVEMBER 15TH, 1938
Mr. George Spiller.
Beloved Brother, — Your letter of September 23rd was quite interesting to my wife and me and I thank you for it.
As regards Consett, I am considering a visit, but I have not yet decided. I appreciate what you say of the dear brethren there, having known them almost from the time they came into fellowship. Of course Newcastle is a more convenient place for a general meeting. The Lord will guide in this matter, I am assured.
I am writing now particularly as to Portsmouth — the dear brethren having expressed a wish for a visit next year, God willing. I have put down the weekend June 3rd-5th, and I shall be thankful if you will let me know if this date will be acceptable.
Letters coming from Great Britain, like your own, indicate that God is working steadily among His people. The spirit of Christ and keen appreciation of the things of God mark the correspondence — affording much cheer. The same characteristics appear among the saints in America, I am thankful to say. There is also keen interest in the truth. Mr. H. P. Wells passed through lately and the Lord blessed his services. Our brother develops in the truth. He was blessed also in Los Angeles.
Last weekend I was in the Boston area. There are three small meetings and an excellent interest in the truth. Next week I hope to go to Council Bluffs for their special meetings — four days! A goodly number usually come together. There will be special meetings in this district at the same time, God willing. Large numbers usually meet at Plainfield at that time. At Christmas I hope to be at Chicago for meetings and at the New Year holidays at Hamilton, Ontario The prayers of yourself and the brethren will be valued.
I trust the Lord continues to bless you all at Portsmouth.
[p. 139] I note all you wrote as to L——— . His is a hard case: that he will come to much in the testimony is doubtful. In the light of Revelation 22: 11 long continuance in a fleshly course is very solemn.
Affectionately yours in Christ,
James Taylor.