BROOKLYN, N.Y., OCTOBER 18TH, 1924

BROOKLYN, N.Y., OCTOBER 18TH, 1924

Mr. W. Stanford.

Beloved Brother, — It is a good while since I received yours of August 8th, but having, as usual, much on hand, I have been unable to send a line in reply.

I appreciate all your kind interest, and I am glad to have the expression of your exercises as to current matters. Indifference as to His interests in any of us is nauseating to the Lord, whereas concern about them causes Him pleasure: we thus come into the current of His mind and have understanding of the times and “know what Israel ought to do”.

I note your remarks about ‘district’ meetings. As children of wisdom we should know what to do, but love will always be the governing motive in those who have it; so that there should be no territorial limitation save those occasioned by lack of physical accommodation. Unless love controls in this matter there is likely to be a parochial and even diocesan ^[p. 201] development which will tend to nullify the bearing of the truth of the house of God.

There is considerable encouragement on this side of the Atlantic, especially in this district. You may have heard that W. Magowan and his wife have returned from ‘Glanton’. There are also a good few others in different places similarly exercised and are seeking restoration to fellowship. There is also an interesting movement in the western part of this State, where some twenty have separated from the ‘denominations’, among them an ex-Methodist clergyman.

My wife and I were very glad of the opportunity of seeing you and Mrs. Stanford in your own quarters, also your dear children. We appreciated your hospitality.

We have our brother Grimsdick in these parts, and the Lord helps him in his service.

My wife joins in love to you all.

Affectionately in Christ,

James Taylor.