BROOKLYN, N.Y., OCTOBER 19TH, 1926
BROOKLYN, N.Y., OCTOBER 19TH, 1926
Mr. E. McCrea.
Beloved Brother, — Your letter reached me while I was in Europe and I need not say that I had much on my hands in travelling about. But at the same time, I feel I have been remiss in not writing Mrs. McCrea and yourself so that my wife and I could express our deep sympathy with you both in your great sorrow in the death of dear Mr. Power. How very sad! I trust the Lord has comforted you and all his relatives and indeed the dear brethren at Wellington — for all would keenly feel such a severe blow.
My wife and I can the more enter into your feelings as a similar bereavement has befallen us. Our niece, Mrs. Yale of Detroit, and another sisters were killed instantly, also by a train, near Dayton, Ohio, in July. They, with their husbands, were motoring back from the special meetings in Knoxville when the dreadful thing happened. My niece leaves a husband and two girls (the latter at an age when they sorely need a mother) and the other sister, Mrs. Duncan, leaves a husband only. He had his leg broken and has not yet recovered. These occurrences are very remarkable and are among the ways of God, “past finding out”. I trust we shall all profit by the sorrow and humiliation caused. We heard of it on our way back from England in July.
I am very glad to hear of the good season at your Easter meetings, but sorry that there is no better news of Ngatimoti. How long it takes these sores to heal! I had confidently looked for recovery there. We have two such cases in this country, Nanaimo and Berkeley and there are several in Great Britain.
[p. 222] The enemy has been foiled in producing a general cleavage, and hence his efforts in these local eruptions. I trust we shall not be slow to take warning, for the existence of these local conditions always afford Satan vantage ground for larger efforts.
We have much enjoyed a visit from Dr. and Mrs. Van Someren here lately. They have gone to Montreal, intending to sail for England tomorrow. We have also had Mr. House (Australia) and Mr. Henderson — their ministries most acceptable. The latter and his wife are still in this country.
There is generally much cheer in this continent, I am glad to say. During our stay in Europe we visited many places, including Germany, Switzerland, France, etc. We found help from the Lord throughout. It is strengthening to observe the work of God in such varied circumstances.
My wife joins in warm love to Mrs. McCrea and yourself and indeed to all the dear brethren in Wellington.
Affectionately yours in Christ,
James Taylor.