BROOKLYN, N.Y., FEBRUARY 1ST, 1930
BROOKLYN, N.Y., FEBRUARY 1ST, 1930
Mr. A. J. Gardiner.
Beloved Brother, — I was very glad to receive your letter of December 17th and I should have replied earlier had I not been away from New York. Last week I returned from a somewhat extended trip, having gone as far as the Pacific Coast. The journeying caused much fatigue, but the seasons with the dear saints most refreshing. The meetings are few on the West Coast but the quality good. There were four days of meetings at Los Angeles and much help from the Lord. There is a very interesting work there. Los Angeles is now one of the ‘famous cities’ of the world and God is graciously placing a testimony there. The same may be said of San Francisco, of which Berkeley, where the meeting is, is a suburb.
I saw a good few of the meetings in the Central States en route both ways and found ample evidence of the work of God generally. In view of the immensity of the territory and population the result of the testimony presented is small, but I am sure it is much to the Lord and there is something for men, too. I ran into a cold belt coming back and got influenza, from which I am still suffering, but it is wearing off, thank God. My wife was unable to travel and so did not accompany me West; she has been under doctor’s care and is somewhat improved, thank God.
We are very grieved to hear of the sad happenings at Purley and Ilford. It is a strong feature of Satan’s way, that if he cannot divide the people of God he will seek to corrupt them. I have no doubt that these efforts have been met in the spirit of power of Phinehas.
I was thinking much of the dear brethren met in different places in Great Britain during the recent holidays. So far I [p. 277] have not had much news, but I am assured the Lord helped His people. I hear the special gospel meetings are to be resumed in London during this month, and we shall be looking up for the blessing of God on the word preached.
We appreciate your and Mrs. Gardiner’s further kind offer of hospitality and we shall avail ourselves of it as we have opportunity. We usually make Mr. Jerrard’s our headquarters, as you know. My son Jim is on his way to your side on business, going direct to the Continent. He expects to be in London en route to Belfast, calling at Miss Lyon’s.
We are thinking of dear Mr. Binney in his illness. I should write only I just fear that he may not be in the body. Please convey our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Eardley Binney.
With our united love in Christ to you both and the children, I am,
Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.