BROOKLYN, N.Y., SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1930

BROOKLYN, N.Y., SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1930

Miss Joan Wells.

My Dear Joan, — Mrs. Taylor and I were most interested in your sweet letter of July 25th. I should have answered it and the one from your dear father, earlier, only my hands have been more than full since returning to New York.

We are delighted to think of your resolve to take a firm stand for the Lord in your new school. May He bless and support you in every way! As we face difficulties in faith, depending on Him, we are not only victorious, but we grow through the experience. I have thought much lately of Jairus’ daughter,

^[p. 282] whom the Lord raised up from the dead. Being young she was a subject for further development. She had heard the Lord’s voice saying, “Damsel, I say unto thee arise”. It says, she walked; her would henceforth take character from the experience she had with the Lord. It does not say she talked, although girls are rarely behind in this!! Thus we may see that a girl’s walk is the important feature. I am sure that you will see what I mean, and that the Lord may help you in your walk and ways will be the subject of our prayers for you. Being the eldest in the family He would use you as an example to all your brothers and sisters, and a comfort to your parents. While at Detroit lately — attending special meetings — a dear girl of eleven and a half years was staying in the same house as we and she got definite blessing from the Lord at one of the meetings. It was delightful to hear her speak of the joy she had as accepting the Lord Jesus as her Saviour.

With our united love to all you dear children,

I am, Your affectionate friend,

James Taylor.