BROOKLYN, N.Y., DECEMBER 1949

^[p. 408] BROOKLYN, N.Y., DECEMBER 1949

Mr. Paul Blanc.

Beloved Brother, — I thank you for your kind enquiry of December 1st.

I enter very sympathetically into your desire of having a new hymn book. As you may remember the brethren in the English-speaking countries revised ours in 1932. It has greatly added to the service of God amongst us.

As regards hymns addressed wholly to the Holy Spirit, I see nothing to hinder; only, as you say, they should be short. On the other hand, a hymn addressed to all the divine Persons is quite right also. In our book Hymn 126 illustrates this.

I wish I could offer more help, but I am not much in the way of such service now. Mr. Myles led in revision of our book, and I am sure he will gladly assist you at this time if you ask him. Perhaps you have already done so. I am not sure of the time of the last revision of the French book but I believe it was earlier than 1932 and hence you should be free to use any new ones in the English book.

It is good to hear from you and of the brethren in France.

My wife unites in love in Christ to your dear wife and to all the brethren with you in Valence.

Affectionately yours in Him,
James Taylor.