BROOKLYN, N.Y., JANUARY 27TH, 1943
BROOKLYN, N.Y., JANUARY 27TH, 1943
Mr. E. McCrea.
Beloved Brother, — Your cable telling of £24 coming from Vancouver was duly received, and the equivalent of above amount was received later — from Mr. D. Robertson. I need not say that I am very grateful for the love and sympathy of the brethren thus expressed — not only for the liberal amount, but for such thoughtfulness in relation to the work of the Lord in these extraordinarily difficult times.
Amid much pressure — which is increasing — the work of God goes on with much encouragement in America. It is largely in the form of special meetings, which are becoming more and more frequent. During the recent holidays there were meetings of three days each in Chicago, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary, Hamilton and two or three of smaller proportions. In spite of severe rations on gasoline all were fairly well attended.
The induction of young men into the ‘services’ increases, but large only proportionally; but they are much missed. We get good reports of them, I am thankful to say. Two of our grandchildren have gone and another expects to go soon.
[p. 303] They all have non-combatant duties and the authorities are generally good to them.
In Canada the matter is different, but Mr. Myles has had hopeful interviews at Ottawa and he has been here lately so as to take counsel and obtain information which the ministers in Ottawa have asked for. The matter of conscience was left entirely with Regional Boards, many of whom know hardly anything about brethren and as they (brethren) were not ‘officially’ known their exercises were largely ignored. The ministers in Ottawa requested that full information should be furnished so that it should be sent to the regional boards. There is good hope that through the mercy of God there will be relief to our young brothers.
Your letter of October 28th came only lately. I am deeply grieved by the report of the distressing disclosures relative to the young persons mentioned. As the brethren took the wickedness to heart, the Lord came in for them. What you write as to this is cheering indeed. No doubt the parents are gaining as casting the first stone, so to speak. I hope there is some repentance toward recovery. Our prayers go up.
I am sorry you have been so ill, but thankful to God that you were recovering and trust you are quite well by this time — through the mercy of God. There is much illness in this district. My wife and I have been poorly, but we are better, thank God.
God is blessing the Ewings in Westfield. Our brother G——— and his family have been restored there. Lately our brother has had a very serious operation, but he is recovering.
My wife unites in love in Christ to Mrs. McCrea, you and your house and to all the brethren.
Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.