NOVEMBER 12TH, 1943
NOVEMBER 12TH, 1943
Mr. F. Ide.
Beloved Brother, — I thank you for your letter of October 19th enclosing page 3 of MSS. of address, November 4th, 1942.
I cabled you yesterday to say I should appreciate a careful adjustment of it. I am unable to explain the erroneous statement it contains; it seems that in revising the address I omitted this page. I have copies made of almost all papers sent to Stow Hill, but this one must have been regarded as ‘clean’ enough to send as it was. Several sisters took notes of the address and Miss Bullock, our bookkeeper, who was one of them, did not transcribe her notes, but on making examination of them lately, she found the remark in question scripturally given. The notes sent to me thus must have been taken by someone who misunderstood what was said. But of course I should have corrected the error. I am sorry.
I note your reference to slow mails. A memo from ——— just received shows some airmail packages taking over two months in transit and others only ten days. You can thus see how difficult the matter is. Of course, the MSS. for the monthly magazine occasions the chief inconvenience. Mr. Parker has written showing that we are doing our best. We shall, please God, continue to do so. But irregularity in delivery is so extraordinary that if delay in any number of the magazine is caused by it I am assured the brethren will be patient as to this.
I mentioned in my cable that the report as to the New York collections is untrue. We have made no change for many years. A special collection is made each month and any balances from the several meetings from the previous month are added. I cannot account for the false information circulated.
I am thankful to know of the increased circulation of ministry.
[p. 328] I trust the interest will continue. I am sure the reprints you speak of will be blessed of God to the saints. I am now working on Notes of the meetings at Toronto 1942 — the Holy Spirit was the subject at the readings.
I cabled to you all of the meetings at Council Bluffs. God helped us. We are now looking forward to Indianapolis this month.
My wife and I are very interested in all the news of your own circle, and we are most thankful for your cheerful account of your own health. That you keep so well is surely a great mercy from God to you both and your family and to us all. We think also of Ethel — trusting that God may show much mercy. Thankful for Betty!
There is much illness among the brethren, but recovery is general. ——— is steadily improving, thank God.
With our united love in Christ to Mrs. Ide and you all.
Affectionately yours in Him,
James Taylor.