BROOKLYN, N.Y., FEBRUARY 29TH, 1936
BROOKLYN, N.Y., FEBRUARY 29TH, 1936
Mr. A. Beattie.
Beloved Brother, — I am two letters in your debt — both yours of December 17th and February 16th were heartily read. We were not a little surprised to learn that you had decided to reside in London, but we are assured that you both waited on the Lord much as to this, and we believe He will bless you in your new surroundings. I can well see the advantage to your daughter. The neighbourhood you have selected is, of course, quite familiar to us.
We appreciate your kind offer of hospitality in your new [p. 27] residence and we shall, please God, avail ourselves of it; indeed, I had written Mr. Gardiner before receiving your last letter that my wife and I should stay with you in view of the reading in London on May 5th. Whether we shall reach you from Croydon on the Monday or Tuesday we may leave until we are on your side of the water. We should go north on the Wednesday.
No doubt you will have seen or heard from Jim and he will have told you of our bereavement; the eldest child of ——— having fallen asleep. She was in her sixteenth year and her absence causes a great blank, especially in the hearts of the dear parents. Although Grace had not been very definite, she was the Lord’s and spoke beautifully of Him during her illness. We are restful, knowing that she is with the Lord. Two of her most intimate girl friends have intimated their wish to break bread with us since Grace’s illness and departure to be with the Lord. They are to be proposed tonight.
You may have heard, too, that my wife’s sister, Gussie, who resided at Bournemouth, fell asleep last month. Although we are thankful she is with the Lord, especially as she was a physical sufferer and rather lonely, yet my wife feels a broken link.
Our dear brethren in London are always on our hearts and our prayers. Although you, Mrs. Beattie and your children will be missed in Purley, the London brethren will be very glad to have you, and as I said, the Lord, I am sure, will bless you amongst them.
With our united love in Christ to you all,
Affectionately yours in Christ,
James Taylor.