BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 1941

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 1941

Mr. E. McCrea.

Beloved Brother, — Your letter of the 8th ult. was received from Los Angeles a few days ago. My wife and I are grieved indeed by the sad tidings of Mr. Thompson and Mr. Budd. Our prayers go up. We shall be obliged if you will convey our deepest sympathy to both families. Mr. Thompson had a very special place in our hearts as also Mrs. Thompson and Peggie. We know what a loss will be sustained by many with ourselves, but Mrs. Thompson and Peggie will be crushed. We feel much for them. We may say the same of Mr. Budd and his family. We always had a special link with them and we fully go with your remarks as to our brother — how he will be missed. The Lord is giving him — or perhaps has given — a good finish.

The Lord has seen fit to take to Himself many who were of note amongst us during recent months and it is meet that we should feel this and seek His face as to why, also as to providing others to carry on the finishing work in the assembly. He is indeed doing this and — I gather — particularly in New Zealand — and our hearts are comforted. Lately I have been going over the names of young and middle-aged brothers whom He is blessing as ministering to the saints and found great assurance that our great Head is taking account of our needs.

During the last few weeks we have been visiting western Canada and the United States and observed the same thing in the parts already visited as well as in this area. Of course, we observe the “day of small things”, but there is the definite evidence of God’s work. We had an excellent season at Vancouver for three days. We considered the book of Job at the readings. There was a good time also at Detroit — A.E.M. being there.

I wish to thank you for two previous letters. The news of ^[p. 240] Dunedin is sad, but I am thankful young Mr. Williamson is moving in the truth; also that P. Wright’s daughter and her husband have committed themselves to the Lord in the fellowship. We are reminded of the sons of Korah. The news of the ——— is no surprise. They were but little in the truth at any time.

I get good news from Great Britain steadily, all letters testifying to the mercy of God in present respite from raids.

My wife and I leave here today for Los Angeles, then to Gothenburg, Detroit, Rochester and New York — God willing. We are much cheered by what we find generally. We value the kind wish of Mrs. McCrea and you to have us with you and we hope to share again your good hospitality. I am condensing to send this with J.C.S.’s and P.L.’s letters by air mail.

Our united love in Christ to you both and all the brethren.

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.