BROOKLYN, N.Y., DECEMBER 17TH, 1939

BROOKLYN, N.Y., DECEMBER 17TH, 1939

Mr. Francis Willy.

Beloved Brother, — You have been much on our hearts since we parted at Auckland and more particularly as you were drawing near to Vancouver — believing you were due there last Friday.

I need not add anything as to Seattle as you will know by now that Mr. Menzies had been invited for the special meetings before the brethren there knew of your acceptance of the invitation I passed on to you. The Lord, I am sure, will bless you and Mr. Menzies together there.

I shall be expecting a line from you, especially as to the purposed extent of your visit to America and whether you will be free to come east. You may be sure the brethren will be glad to see you, also that there are many open doors.

The season at Los Angeles was good, for which we thank ^[p. 159] God, and I find remarkably good interest here since we returned. I hope to leave here for Chicago on Thursday to attend special meetings there over the holidays.

The brethren here have been going through a storm, as you will know, and it causes me deep concern, especially as it arose mainly through my own family. ——— had to be withdrawn from. God is helping, however, and ——— has professedly humbled himself; but his course was very serious, so much so that abnormalcy is the only explanation. I have not as yet spoken to him, but a meeting with him by several brothers is arranged for Wednesday, God willing.

Notes of the Sydney meetings I found on the Mariposa and have revised them, and no doubt the others came on the Aorangi. If so, I hope to devote all possible time to them. The work is tedious.

I trust you had further cheer in New Zealand and that you had good news from Mrs. Willy before sailing.

My wife unites in love in Christ,

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.