BROOKLYN, N.Y., OCTOBER 24TH, 1925

BROOKLYN, N.Y., OCTOBER 24TH, 1925

Mr. E. McCrea.

Beloved Brother, — I believe I am two letters in your debt; that of August 10th, awaited me here on my return from Great Britain. I was very thankful to hear of the good season at Nelson on August 4th, and of the large number present. I am sorry to hear that the Ngatimoti brethren were not making headway. If the brethren in the district are cast upon the Lord He will surely come in for them. I was grieved to see so many dear brethren unable to walk together locally.

As regards the remark that we should not seek to teach from the types of the Old Testament, I would say that the report that Mr. Darby said this is contradicted by his writings, as these show that he taught much from the types. I cannot understand how any Christian can deny that the Old Testament should be used for the instruction of God’s people. Every scripture is said to be profitable for doctrine, etc. Not only Mr. Darby but every servant whose writings we have, used the Scriptures for this purpose; above all we may refer to the Lord Himself and His apostles. As regards the book of Esther I am not sure that I understand what you have before you at Palmerston. I suppose it was that Israel had failed, typified by Vashti, and that the church, typified by Esther, takes her place in universal dominion. This I think, is quite a helpful thought.

At present Mr. N. Suckling is here and we are enjoying his company. We expect Mr. Arthur Suckling with Mr. and Mrs. Hayward on their way to New Zealand next month. There is ^[p. 214] much cheer in these parts and generally in America, although the Nanaimo matter is still unsettled. A good few have come back from Glanton throughout the country since Mr. Magowan’s return. We are looking forward to the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Budd and Mr. and Mrs. Murray. My wife unites in warm love to Mrs. McCrea and yourself also to the brethren.

Affectionately yours in Christ,

James Taylor.