BROOKLYN, N.Y., MARCH 12TH, 1937
BROOKLYN, N.Y., MARCH 12TH, 1937
Mr. E. Hansen.
Beloved Brother, — I duly received your letter and enclosure of January 29th. My wife and I returned from New Zealand in January and found a great deal to do. My work has increased ever since, so I have found it very difficult to keep up with my correspondence.
I was very glad to hear from you, often having you in mind. Mr. Merck wrote inviting me to visit Scandinavia this year, but in view of certain difficulties in this country it is quite unlikely that I shall be able to do so. Indeed, my visit to England shall probably be shorter than usual.
I note the confession of ——— , but it is very brief and evidently avoids mentioning certain specific things that should be mentioned. His feelings about Messrs. Biggs, Lyon, and Myles which you refer to, would indicate an unjudged condition and while this remains he is disqualified from Christian fellowship and therefore his reception will, I fear, cause further trouble.
I am sorry I am not more conversant with his history or I would refer to other specific matters, but, of course, yourself and the brethren in Copenhagen generally are in the best position to judge as to him, and the Lord will surely give you guidance in this. I can see how some of the brethren are in favour of ——— and, of course, this makes a difficulty; but when a brother is seeking to be in fellowship with his brethren it is quite evident that he should have no unjudged feelings against them. If, of course, there is something wrong with [p. 76] any or all of these brethren it would have to be taken account of, but from my knowledge of the whole matter I do not believe there is, and that the feelings which ——— has arise from the faithfulness these brethren have shown him in dealing with his case.
I am afraid my remarks will arrive too late to be of any service to you and I regret this, but at any rate they represent my judgment of the matter.
I am wondering whether you will attend the meetings at Croydon this year. I hope you will and I shall look forward to seeing you there.
My wife unites in love in Christ to Mrs. Hansen and yourself and to all the brethren.
Affectionately yours in Him,
James Taylor.