BROOKLYN, N.Y., SEPTEMBER 30TH, 1929
BROOKLYN, N.Y., SEPTEMBER 30TH, 1929
Mr. Alfred J. Gardiner.
Beloved Brother, — Your very interesting letter of July 16th was very welcome, also a letter from Marjorie to my wife. We are very glad indeed to know of her decision to definitely identify herself with the Lord’s people and we trust she will be confirmed and blessed of the Lord in this, to her, new and [p. 273] privileged path. No doubt the lead she is thus giving them may be followed by the others in due course. We feared their scholastic pursuits tended to influence the girls unduly and so we were the more thankful for Marjorie’s decision, assured that, under God, it would influence the others.
It was an advantage to have all the items of news of Streatham and London generally which you kindly sent. That you could speak of some young people moving in the path of righteousness and faith in different places was cheering. Lately I heard something of independency at Clapham, but that it was checked the Lord having taken a hand. I have no details. While Forest Hill remains as it is the contagion will exist and tend to spread. This makes the position serious and hence the need of special dependence and watchfulness by the dear London brethren. My prayers for you all are regular.
The Lord is helping us here. Nine have been received into fellowship during the past few months in our meeting and others are on the way. Additions are taking place in the other meetings also. In Staten Island two dear young men who have been holding back for years came to decision last week.
I have not seen P.L. since he arrived in America, but he is due here tomorrow morning and I hope he will remain some weeks in the district. H.H. is due here this week also and is booked to sail on the 9th inst. for England. The Lord has blessed them both, we hear, in their service.
I hope you find much liberty to get about in the Lord’s service and that you are much encouraged of Him. The need among the saints is great.
My wife joins in love in Christ to Mrs. Gardiner and you and to all your family and to the brethren.
Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.