BROOKLYN, N.Y., MAY 15TH, 1943
BROOKLYN, N.Y., MAY 15TH, 1943
Mr. A. Stewart Hollands.
Beloved Brother, — Your letter of March 29th came in due course and I was very thankful to receive it especially as having read the very interesting accounts of the young men in the Forces in Great Britain. I did not know there were so many and the large number you mention leads us to think more seriously of them, that God may come in and give them relief. The number in this country and Canada who are in the Forces are not as numerous as compared with the number you gave, but still almost every week brings an increase.
The reports we have from the young men are very encouraging generally both those who are in this country and those in Canada. Two of our grandsons are among them and we hear cheering news of them and from them. I had a list of the brothers in the Forces in New Zealand the other day and I was surprised to see what a large number there were. God is helping them there in a marked way and also in Australia. The brethren on your side and in Australasia have more advantages than those in America for the meetings are more numerous both in Great Britain and Australasia and they have more opportunity to attend.
In this country we have much encouragement, however. There are many special meetings. I have attended two lately of three days each; one at Easter in London, Ontario and this last week at Knoxville, Tennessee. The Lord helped in both places. At London about 500 came together and many brothers able to help. At the end of this month we hope to have meetings at Rochester, New York, which are usually well attended and in July there will be several special meetings in the United States and Canada.
[p. 313] Lately I had a letter from Mr. George Weston telling me of the special assembly meeting you had to seek to clear up local conditions. I earnestly hope the Lord will use it to bring about more brotherly relations for otherwise the Spirit of God is sure to be hindered in His operations in the great city of Glasgow. I wrote Mr. Henderson lately. I trust the Lord will set him free in every way so that the saints may profit by his ministry. I should be thankful if you will convey my love to the young brethren with whom you are working and also to all others as you have opportunity.
My wife unites in love in Christ to you all.
Affectionately yours in Him,
James Taylor.