BROOKLYN, N.Y., JUNE 28TH, 1940

BROOKLYN, N.Y., JUNE 28TH, 1940

Mr. Chas. Hammond.

Beloved Brother, — It is a good while since your letter was received, but I was glad to have it. The information contained in it was useful, and I was thankful for the good report of the work of God in London.

My wife and I are very sympathetic with you and your family and with all the brethren in Peckham, indeed with all the saints in London because of the pressure you are enduring. Our prayers go up incessantly. Reports received from your side lately are very cheering to the brethren here. We thank God for His grace working in you all. Hezekiah has been much before us affording “comfort of the scripture”. A letter from Mr. P. Hardwick to his father — who is working among us — was read at our reading last evening and caused thankfulness.

In this country and Canada the saints are much drawn together and there is remarkable interest in the truth. Several three-day fellowship meetings are arranged to be held during the next ten days.

There can be no doubt that the Lord is preparing us all for translation to heaven. Sometimes it comes to one as together with the saints that we could meet Him suitably. The desire for the glorious event is very pronounced. On the other hand, the scourging of the nations may mean that the testimony will continue a little longer, which happened after the French wars early in the last century. At any rate, the word is watch.

My wife unites in love in Christ to you all and to the brethren.

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.