BROOKLYN, N.Y., JUNE 19TH, 1940

BROOKLYN, N.Y., JUNE 19TH, 1940

Mr. W. M. Brown.

Beloved Brother, — How great the change as to France! But God has a hand in the great sorrows and changes. They are so extraordinary and rapid as to remind us of previous history, and with it, having a bearing on the last days. All seems ready for our translation, but this is in the Father’s authority and cannot be determined by public events. It is, as ever, a question of the word of Christ’s patience. He is waiting and will not delay as the time arrives. As we are formed for the great event, we shall not, in mind, delay either.

It is much on the hearts of the saints, which fact itself may be a guide, but we must make allowance for the pressure — which, if removed, may alas! weaken the present desire.

^[p. 183] Our dear brethren in Great Britain are heavily on all our hearts here and our prayers go up. The mercy that has kept off the dreaded attack for so long may be still counted upon. There is in Great Britain so much precious property of God that we may be assured of His supreme interest and our prayers may thus be unhindered. Revelation 6: 6 (last clause); Revelation 7: 1; Revelation 9: 4; Revelation 11: 1, are to be noted for comfort. Reports from brethren in England are most cheering. There is evidence in them of unswerving trust in God. This is all very pleasing to Him.

In this country and in Canada the same remarks apply. We are sharing the feelings and sorrows of our brethren on your side, but find much liberty in continuing the service of God as available to us. In Winnipeg last month there was a very good season, the saints in that region coming together for three days. In Rochester at the end of May we had similar meetings, the saints of the eastern parts of the U.S.A. and Canada coming together in large numbers and the Lord helped us.

Affectionately yours in Christ,
James Taylor.