BROOKLYN, N.Y., JANUARY 17TH, 1944
BROOKLYN, N.Y., JANUARY 17TH, 1944
Mr. George Spiller.
Beloved Brother, — I am two letters in your debt, the latter having arrived late in December. I thank you much for both. They were of deep interest to the brethren, causing thanksgiving in many as evidencing the blessing of God on His people in Great Britain and on His work there.
The Lord evidently helped you and Mrs. Spiller in all your varied travels and meetings and I am assured much gain has accrued to the saints visited.
Since you wrote much has transpired, especially in the special meetings held during the recent holidays. We have not heard of them in detail, but we are assured heaven was opened and blessing poured out on the heritage of God. The well-known names were engaged, as I understand, and much and varied food and refreshment were ministered to the ‘household’. The same was true, I am sure, in New Zealand and Australia, also in South Africa. The heart sinks as to poor Europe, but it also turns to our God, who will, in due course, return to that once-favoured section of the field. John took the “little book” from the hand of the angel and, as directed, ate it. It had the intended effect, and the word to the prophet was “Thou must prophesy again” (Revelation 10: 11). We may look for this. It is clearly dependent on a right, sympathetic spirit in those who minister.
In America the Lord has been giving much encouragement. There were several extended meetings and some smaller ones, and blessing was poured out.
God is looking for the “whole tithe” to be brought into the treasure-house, that there may be food in His house, so that He may pour out a superabundant blessing. He loves to bring His people into what He is doing so that as they in their measure correspond with Him they make way for His bounty.
Our meetings are feeling the losses caused by the young men being called into the Services. In many cases they can ill afford them. The reduction is, however, turned for good, for some are taking on responsibility and evidencing growth through it. The general situation is remarkable and God is challenging us all as to what there is for each. Peter says of the sheet, “it came even to me”.
The young brothers in the camps are helped of God. I believe some are being prepared for other wars and services bearing fruit unto God. Conditions of the Canadian brothers are made easier. The efforts made on their behalf by Mr. Myles and others are, I believe, bearing fruit. We hear very good reports from those in Australia and New Zealand. I need say nothing of brothers in Great Britain, for you know more than I of them.
There has been much illness among the saints in America, but through the mercy of God there is considerable recovery.
Affectionately yours in Christ,
James Taylor.