BROOKLYN, N.Y., DECEMBER 29TH, 1931
BROOKLYN, N.Y., DECEMBER 29TH, 1931
Mr. P. Lyon.
Beloved Brother, — We were very glad to have yours of the 2nd with enclosures and containing so much that is most interesting relative to the work of the Lord.
You are remembered in our prayers in view of Glasgow and Saltcoats, and indeed we have thought of all the dear brethren according to the list of meetings you sent. J. McB——— sent me lately copies of his letters to Mr. Higgins and I have written on moral lines, feeling that I should not let him go without an appeal, having had so much to do with him — at Barnet and later in Glasgow. Some of the dear Scottish brethren have ground for thinking that I was ‘too easy’ with McB———, but I cannot complain that they are guilty of this! I have told him that he seems not to have judged the Glanton principles and conduct, the leaven of Glanton thus remaining with him and [p. 336] that consequently he was unable to judge and value aright the principles and truth maintained by those amongst whom he came.
The work of God here prospers — there is steady increase in New York City, although we can hardly think we are any more lovely than the “Ethiopian woman” — less, I am sure, than our big London sister! It is comforting to notice that Moses had taken the Ethiopian; Zipporah had been given to him.
My wife and I spent a week-end at Rochester lately — very happy. There are three meetings there now, as you will know. It is more than we might have asked or thought as to Rochester, and thus according to divine doing. At Detroit there are two — one in Highland Park and one in Royal Oak. The energy thus shown is pleasing to the Lord, I am sure.
Mr.——— continues to cause concern, although I believe he is now shaky as to his view of those who have fallen asleep. He is still holding out on his statement that we need not regard the authorities as to City boundaries. H.G., after long silence, wrote en route to Barbados, that he thought I was too severe as to Chicago and too lenient with H———, but that I was gracious with himself! Still he wrote in a brotherly way (he always does indeed — usually lacking salt) and I am glad to note that he took issue with those at Chicago himself as he passed through.
I wrote a short paper on the hymn book revision, which was not acceptable to some, and so I am preparing a more comprehensive one, which I hope will be. A.E.M. may show it to you.
We called to see our dear grandchildren at Ithica — they are making progress, thank God. The sorrow to Georgina and Allen is great indeed, as it is to us all; but I am assured of a desired end, although it may have to be long waited for.
Our united love in Christ to you three.
Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.
PS — We are very concerned by the news that Mr. Coates was very poorly and our prayers go up.
Mr. L——— has taken up a trying attitude regarding his alleged statement that the brethren in Great Britain were not standing on their own feet. He refuses to face the matter, alleging that I should have seen him!