JUNE 11TH, 1943

JUNE 11TH, 1943

Mr. George Spiller.

Beloved Brother, — My wife and I are quite interested in hearing of your western trip and especially Cornwall. The Lord evidently opens doors for your service and I am thankful you find strength and grace to continue in freshness and energy.

We note with regret the continuance of raids in the southern coast and we are grieved that our dear brethren should be so harassed. I am assured however that God’s hand is in the whole position and we shall see a comparatively early finish of this terrible war. The disadvantages of young men in the Forces in all countries are a special ground for prayer and I feel sure that God hears. We have a fairly accurate list of the young men who are in the service in the United Kingdom, Australasia, and this country. We are keeping them constantly before us and I am thankful to say that in the United States and Canada the reports we get are encouraging.

The work goes on steadily in these countries although we miss the young men very much. Many of them are encamped in the south where the meetings are few and therefore they are largely shut off from practical fellowship.

Lately we have had encouraging general meetings. Early in May my wife and I were at Knoxville and at the end of the month the usual special meetings at Rochester took place. At Knoxville we considered the subject of ‘The Heavenly’ in the gospel of Luke and in Rochester we had the ‘Dispensations’ from the beginning down to the millennium. These as you can understand afforded quite a wide range and the Lord blessed the brethren as together in the three days mentioned. Last weekend we were at Washington where a goodly number came together and there was a remarkably interesting time. The meeting there has increased, largely through brethren from other parts finding employment there. In the beginning of July, God willing, meetings will be held at ^[p. 316] Montreal, Minneapolis, Regina, Berkeley. I hope to be at Minneapolis, Mr. Myles at Montreal, Mr. Walker at Regina, and J.T. Jr. at Berkeley. During recent months there has been considerable illness in these parts and several have fallen asleep.

Tidings from Australia and New Zealand are good but the pressure of so many being away in camps is felt much.

My wife and I keep fairly well and the Lord helps in our travels.

Affectionately yours in Christ,
James Taylor.