BROOKLYN, N.Y., AUGUST 15TH, 1942

^[p. 278] BROOKLYN, N.Y., AUGUST 15TH, 1942

Mr. Roy Hibbert.

Beloved Brother, — Your letter received a few days ago is quite interesting and I thank you for it.

I note your exercises about the two meetings in view of several having had to leave the city. The exercise is good and the Lord will be with you in it. If the meetings can carry on profitably, I am sure they should be continued. Of course, the Bible readings can be supported, both meetings helping each other. The general principle covering these subdivisions would be, “his neighbour next unto his house”, Exodus 12: 4. This means that the brethren ought to attend the meetings nearest to them. I should not like to say anything that would weaken this principle. If, however, by special arrangement a brother attended the meeting not his own provisionally to support the weak, there would be no difficulty because the general fellowship covers that. The difficulties attending small gatherings are constantly before the brethren, and the Lord is helping us to greater mutual feelings leading to support of one another.

I am very interested in all you write as to yourself and the general encouragement. You all have a constant place in our prayers. In these parts there is steady interest and the special meetings command attention generally, the Lord helping us. You will be sorry to hear that our dear brother Mr. Bradshaw was buried this week, and you will have heard that Mr. Andrew Steven died about two months ago. These brothers are missed as they had been in the Lord’s service amongst us for many years. We are looking to the Lord to bring others forward to fill the gaps.

We have cheering reports from Great Britain and Australasia.

My wife unites in love in Christ to Mrs. Hibbert and yourself and to all the brethren.

Affectionately yours in Him,
James Taylor.