BROOKLYN, N.Y., FEBRUARY 14TH, 1938

BROOKLYN, N.Y., FEBRUARY 14TH, 1938

Beloved Brother, — I thank you for your letter of the 14th ult., also for ‘Doctrine of the Church of England’ and Hocking’s pamphlet on the Elberfeld capitulation. It is an advantage to me to have such information and I appreciate your consideration.

As regards the beginning in John, I have understood it as generally the same as in Genesis 1, but the absence of the article in the former verse 1 makes it characteristic, I suppose, and less definite. “He was in the beginning with God”, verse 2 is, however, definite, linking with the creation. It has been remarked, I think, that it is the beginning of all that had a beginning. This, I am sure, is true. Genesis 1 connects the mind with material things and it is likely angels were before the heavens and the earth; Job 38: 7.

My wife and I are booked to sail by the Queen Mary on April 7th.

With our united love in Christ to you all.

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.

PL is here and helped of God.