BROOKLYN, N.Y., DECEMBER 24TH, 1948

BROOKLYN, N.Y., DECEMBER 24TH, 1948

Mr. E. McCrea.

Beloved Brother, — Thanks for two letters. I was unable to write as your first letter came — in fact I cannot cope with my correspondence, but I am doing my best.

Psalm 88 is striking — J.N.D. said it afforded comfort to him (in early days, I suppose) because he knew a believer must have written it.

But it is addressed to “Jehovah, God of my salvation”. This implies assurance.

I am comforted and stimulated by your remarks as to the order in which the truth has been recovered. I had a similar letter from a brother in Gaydon in the middle of England.

Your letter of 18th November 1948 is quite cheering — containing the news of the recovery of the young sister. We have had several instances of persons ready for forgiveness as withdrawal was about to be exercised.

The work of God is quite cheering in America. I have been about visiting special meetings and find steady interest everywhere. The winter being now on I am keeping nearer New York. I was in Boston a week ago. I trust Mrs. McCrea is quite recovered, through God’s mercy. My wife keeps remarkably well, thank God, and I am steadily improving, although the effect of my set-back remains. We have had in this district Mr. and Mrs. Suckling until lately.

With our united love in Christ to you both.

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.