CRANLEIGH SURREY, MAY 12TH, 1939

CRANLEIGH SURREY, MAY 12TH, 1939

Mr. Arthur P. Taylor.

My Dear Arthur, — We have had you all in our hearts since sailing, I need not say.

The interest in Great Britain is as great as ever. I wrote Jim of our movements up to the 1st inst. On the 2nd we had a remarkable reading in Park Street on Numbers 10, on the 3rd an address in East London — largely attended. The 4th, a reading in Hazelville.

Then we started for Devon on the 5th and had an excellent time there — Exeter for Saturday and Lord’s Day; a large number on the Saturday, two meetings and then Lord’s Day. Monday and Tuesday at Teignmouth. Mr. Coates was fairly well — very bright.

We came here on the 10th; a reading last night and an address tonight, remaining over Lord’s Day and travelling to Manchester on Monday, Mr. Elliott motoring us.

The news of the dear ones in Pacific Street turning to God is very good — we heard of it from Aunt M.

We trust Ruth, you and the children keep well and that there ^[p. 152] is cheer generally. We are thinking much of Thursday evening readings — hoping interest and help generally continue.

I gather that Aunt B. is steadily improving but still quite weak. We pray much for her — that the Lord may raise her up to continue her service among His people.

We are greatly encouraged by the news of blessing in Pacific Street and trust God may graciously continue His work in New York and district.

Politically things are fairly quiet. Conscription is causing a stir and the young brethren are much on our hearts. The outlook for peace is much improved. We are to leave, God willing, for Australia, via France, on August 8th. We spend a week in France.

Mother unites in love to you six and to all.

Affectionately,
Father.