BROOKLYN, N.Y., FEBRUARY 8TH, 1939

BROOKLYN, N.Y., FEBRUARY 8TH, 1939

Mr. W. G. Hardwick.

Beloved Brother, — Thanks for your letter — only want of time hindered an earlier reply. You all in Oakland are on our hearts here; we are assured that God’s blessing will be vouchsafed to the meeting there. I believe the district, including San Francisco, will be benefited by it.

As regards special readings, no scriptural principle will be violated provided they are not treated as ‘district’ meetings: that is, that on each occasion the meeting is simply of the town or locality — in which it is. If in Oakland, it is an Oakland meeting — those from the other meetings being visitors — all as together having equal status, this being governed by the general fellowship, involving Ephesians 4: 4 - 6. Our monthly meetings here are attended by the nearby meetings but the meetings are regarded as belonging to New York. That there should be a mutual understanding between the three gatherings when and where special readings are to be held would not violate above remarks.

There is much cheer in this district, young people coming into the truth and an excellent interest generally. Reports ^[p. 145] received from Great Britain, Australia, etc., are to the same effect.

My wife would unite in love in Christ to Mrs. Hardwick, yourself, your children and all the saints.

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.