DECEMBER 20TH, 1938

DECEMBER 20TH, 1938

Mr. F. Ide.

Beloved Brother, — It is rather late to be writing you as to your kind invitation by cable. No doubt you will have my reply — that God willing, I shall be free to be at Teddington, or rather Twickenham, on July 15th. Where we may be for Lord’s Day we leave for the moment.

First, my wife and I are very grieved to learn — from Jim — that Mrs. Ide’s hand was badly hurt. We earnestly hope it is healed, or healing steadily. We trust there will be no permanent result.

My wife’s wound has been slow in healing but has almost disappeared, thank God. My health is unusually good — no doubt largely the result of many prayers on my behalf.

The season at Council Bluffs was very cheering; by far the most resultful of any I have spent there. There was a remarkably good interest and liberty generally and much help from the Lord. We hear of eleven cases of special help — particularly in young ones. I gather all are seeking to have part in the breaking of bread. Some have done so already.

^[p. 144] My wife and I hope to leave on Thursday for special meetings at Chicago — three days. They have a second meeting there now at Maywood. After Chicago we purpose, God willing, to visit Indianapolis and Hamilton, Ontario.

I was very glad to have the information of the Depot — kindly sent by Mr. Elliott. The steady increase in the circulation of ministry, etc., is most gratifying and I thank God for it. Our prayers for you all go up.

I have not been able to speak at length with Jim but he and Consie seem to have enjoyed their visit among the saints in England.

We trust Mr. Helen is quite recovered by now and that all yours are well — ours are, thank God.

With our united love in Christ to Mrs. Ide and you all.

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.