OCTOBER 4TH, 1928

OCTOBER 4TH, 1928

Mr. G. Spiller.

My Dear Brother, — It was good of you to write me two letters and I wish to thank you for them. My wife and I were deeply interested in the details of dear Mrs. Williams’ departure to be with the Lord. How intensely trying the moments must have been to Mr. W. and Alys! I wired him to pay us a visit, as I believe it would help them both, besides, our brother would be used of the Lord to help His people here. He is unable to come at present, as you will be aware. I am awaiting a line from him as to this.

The news of Portsmouth interests me greatly. Although it is most humiliating, I see the hand of the Lord in what has transpired. It is another evidence of the sure government of God and that this is in favour of His testimony. But the Lord would have us to take the thing to heart. It is “one of you;” in the present case, like Judas, it is one who had part in the service. But Mr. L——— is not a Judas, but a good man at bottom, as I believe; sparing or ministering to the flesh in various ways, Satan got advantage of him. He sowed to the flesh and is reaping corruption. It will be a great victory if he is delivered — if the flesh is ‘destroyed’. He is now where God can enable him to judge himself.

Dr. Elliott has been in these parts for some weeks and the saints much enjoyed his ministry; he has now moved toward Vancouver. Mr. Grimsdick is now here. I note definite progress in him. His addresses are very good.

Since returning to these parts I have observed unusual cause for encouragement. At our monthly fellowship meetings we are considering the subject of Life. We began with John 1. The Lord helped.

^[p. 239] I trust you find cheer in the Portsmouth district. I note the Williamses were to be with you for a while. I am sure there was mutual gain.

Affectionately yours in Christ,

James Taylor.