SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, DECEMBER 13TH, 1947
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, DECEMBER 13TH, 1947
Mr. James Taylor, Jr.,.
My Dear Jim, — I take the opportunity of sending a line as to trade unionism as developed in these countries. I read a letter from S. McCallum as to the threat of dismissal of some of our brethren in the Ford system. It was read to the brothers during the meetings at Auckland and much sympathy was expressed and prayers are going up for them.
Immediately before the meetings there was a reading at Whangarei calling attention to the neglect of prayer as to the [p. 398] ministry of angels (Hebrews 1) and whether this might not be the cause of the increasing strength of trade unionism in Australia and New Zealand. The reading has led to exercise and prayer and I believe results will follow.
We have been encouraged by letters from you and Allen, also from J.P. as to recent meetings in your parts.
We expected the information as to my illness would cause you all anxiety and, of course, we share in this as, indeed, do the saints in these countries. I am endeavouring to take rest and God is helping me. We hope to sail by the Mongabarra from Brisbane about December 31st. She carries only about twelve passengers. Dr. and Mrs. Morford will be with us.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Joyce are so very kind to us and we are sharing in meetings as I can. We are travelling by car, please God, to Brisbane.
God came in marvellously in delivering from the menace of division, through Messrs. ——— , ——— , etc. The brethren generally are with the truth and there is remarkably good interest and spirit.
We have booked direct to New York. We shall, of course, try and see Arthur and Ruth and all theirs. Dr. Thomson has been in these parts and has now returned to San Francisco.
We are grieved about Miss Robertson. We gather she is very low. Please remember us to her (if she is still with us) and to all the family. We have been in touch with her relatives here.
Mother keeps wonderfully well, thank God, as indeed I have been generally until lately. The general political outlook seems easier but the urgency of prayer is evident.
Mother joins in love to you all.
Affectionately,
Father.