BROOKLYN, N.Y., JANUARY 16TH, 1945

BROOKLYN, N.Y., JANUARY 16TH, 1945

Mr. Roy Hibbert.

Beloved Brother, — Your letter was very welcome and all the news of the meetings in your parts most interesting. I thank God for all. The Lord is clearly helping His dear people in all parts in which they are. I heard from Mr. Samuels lately as to the illness of dear Mrs. Garlick and later that the Lord had taken her. Just today Mr. Bradstock (who has been here lately) told us of the funeral of our dear sister.

I value your further expressed wish that I should be with you for the Easter meetings. I should much enjoy them I am sure, as also would my wife. Mr. Black wrote me of London, Ontario, and I have written to say that, God willing, I shall be present if the meetings are held. I have made some suggestions as I feel caution enters into the proposal. I wish, however, to be of what help I can. I am awaiting further word from him.

But I am unable to undertake Calgary even if meetings in London are not held. I see that Mr. Devenish will be back in time for your meetings and I trust he will be free for the work. I am looking to the Lord as to Vancouver in September, as D.R. has urgently spoken to me on behalf of the brethren. Berkeley has invited me for July but I have somewhat committed myself to Minneapolis on account of its comparative nearness. The uncertainty of transportation is always with us. And then, as you can understand, I am thinking also of Great Britain. By the help of God I am willing to do what I can,

^[p. 363] but my limitations are not diminishing, as you know. The Rochester brethren have again invited me and I am hoping to be with them. Again assuring you that I value the invitation of you and the brethren at Calgary.

My wife unites in love in Christ to Mrs. Hibbert and you, also the brethren.

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.

PS — The meetings in these parts during the holidays were blessed of God.