BROOKLYN, N.Y., MARCH 26TH, 1941

BROOKLYN, N.Y., MARCH 26TH, 1941

Mr. A. W. Pudney.

Beloved Brother, — Your cable has just come and I reply at once, knowing the mails are very slow.

I appreciate the desire of the dear brethren in South Africa that I should visit them after Auckland. In view of the general disturbance I have hesitated to travel outside of America, especially as I regarded the present as an opportunity to see the saints on this continent as much as possible, many of the gatherings not having been visited by me.

Before leaving New Zealand I promised to attend special meetings there during the autumn of this year, hoping the war would be over by that time. I am waiting on God as to this now, and so far I see nothing to hinder, but four or five months are ahead before I must sail and I am seeking to be in the hands of God as to the matter, not considering for myself.

I had decided, however, not to go beyond New Zealand, business and other matters require that I should be back by December. Thus the matter stands.

There is much to do in America; within the next two months six meetings, three days each, are arranged for and I am to attend four of them. Besides, special meetings, afternoon and evening, are frequent and much needed.

I mention all these facts so that you may understand my exercises. The West Indies I have not visited for several years and you will be aware that the work of God there is considerable.

The dear brethren in South Africa are constantly in our prayers and my wife and I would value an opportunity to visit ^[p. 220] you again. We shall be thinking of you all in view of the Easter. I hope Dr. Elliott will be with you.

My wife unites in love in Christ to Mrs. Pudney and you and all your circle, also to all the brethren.

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.

PS — I value much the kind offer of the brethren as to expenses.