BROOKLYN, N.Y., JULY 24TH, 1942

BROOKLYN, N.Y., JULY 24TH, 1942

Mr. E. McCrea.

Beloved Brother, — I thank you for your letter of April 29th which was duly received. Since it arrived I have been far afield, my wife and I having visited the Pacific coast to attend special meetings. About 250 came together in Berkeley, and we had a remarkably good time. In view of the young men being drafted into the services and other such considerations, we considered the character of the present dispensation as compared with the others. The Lord helped to bring out its heavenly features according to what he said to Pilate, “My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, my servants had fought”. After Berkeley we visited Los Angeles, Gothenburg and Council Bluffs, in all of which we proved the power of the river the streams whereof make glad the city of God. On our arrival here, we had the closing meeting on ‘Wells and Springs’. It was a remarkably good season, and the attendance large. Besides those meetings at Berkeley, there were three other such gatherings at the same time, in Regina with Mr. Myles and others able to help, at Minneapolis with our brother Mr. Stanley McCallum, and at Montreal with J.T. Jr. The Lord seems to have given much encouragement in all these services.

I was thankful to have your good reports of different meetings in New Zealand during the Easter holidays. It would seem that much help was granted of the Lord. All these seasons show how the work of God is proceeding notwithstanding the great storm lying upon mankind, but especially on the brethren. God is preparing His people for their heavenly portion.

My wife unites in love in Christ to Mrs. McCrea, yourself, and all yours and to the dear brethren.

Affectionately yours in Him,
James Taylor.