BROOKLYN, N.Y., MARCH 3RD, 1937

BROOKLYN, N.Y., MARCH 3RD, 1937

Alfred Wellershaus.

Beloved Brother, — My wife and I were glad to receive your letter of January 19th. The spirit of it cheers us, especially as I can discern that God is helping you both, also that through you He is helping His people. We pray for you both much and for all the brethren in Germany.

As regards a visit to Germany this year, which you kindly suggest, I shall be unable to undertake one. If I go to the Continent this year, it should be to Scandinavia, for I have not been there for a long time, and the brethren have urgently invited me. But in truth I am hesitating to make any commitments for the moment, as a disturbed condition exists among the brethren in this country and because of this I am uncertain as to the extent of my stay on your side of the Atlantic. My wife and I are booked to sail by the Britannic on May 1st and I am, God willing, to be at Chester for Whitsuntide meetings and then Croydon — these are the only definite engagements I have made so far.

The cause of the disturbance here is the refusal of some of the brethren in Westfield, New Jersey, to own, or acknowledge their part in certain wrong-doing during 1936 - 37. Some of the meeting own their part in the evil very fully, but the others, including ——— , would not, in spite of every reasonable entreaty to do so, and so they were withdrawn from in January. I am thankful to say that outside Westfield there have not been any secessions — so far.

The Lord is helping greatly in these parts, especially in special meetings held. There has been much liberty in ministry, the Lord, no doubt, taking account of our great need. I purpose to attend three days of meetings in London, Ontario, Canada, during the Easter holidays.

^[p. 74] We arrived from New Zealand on January 8th — after a most cheering time in the Antipodes. We are assured of your prayers always, as you may be sure of ours for you both and for Germany.

With our united love in Christ to you and your dear wife, I am,

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.