BROOKLYN, N.Y., SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1932
BROOKLYN, N.Y., SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1932
Mr. F. Ide.
Beloved Brother, — Since we parted at Southampton, Mrs. Ide and you and all yours have been in our minds, and we trust you all are proving the mercy of God in your health and circumstances generally, also that the work of God progresses in Teddington and district.
I have been hearing a little from ———, but nothing as to the general business at the Tract Depot. I earnestly hope there is a sense of the Lord’s help in the service rendered and that it commands more generally the confidence of the brethren. I requested the brethren in this district to come together so as to convey the sense of the meeting held at Park Street on July 26th, as I thought it right and advantageous generally, that they should know of it. I also communicated to the saints gathered at Detroit for the special meetings last weekend an outline of the progress of the Depot. My impression is that while there has been defectiveness in the service, considerable of the criticism arose from other causes, and that however good the work done these will more or less remain. Thus, while those engaged in the service must necessarily pay attention to complaints and seek urgently to remove the cause of them, they will steadily go on, counting on the Lord to show to all that the principle they are acting on is of Himself.
We found evidence that God had been helping His dear people in these parts, and all spoke most approvingly of Mr. Besley’s service. The tidings of our beloved brother’s removal from our midst comes as a shock, but the Lord’s way is perfect. He would, however, have us to feel what He does. I am looking to Him to raise up others to fill the serious gap caused in the ranks of those who serve in a special way.
My wife and I attended the special meetings held at Detroit and found more cheer than I can express. The meetings were, I believe, as good as any I have attended on this side of the [p. 368] ocean, and financially better than any previous occasion. At the readings we had teaching, from Acts 11 to 20. The Lord was good to us throughout, although the Chicago-Columbus matter which still drags to final settlement, cast a certain shadow on us.
The next special meetings are purposed to be held at Toronto the weekend of October 8th and I hope to attend; later I purpose, please God, to attend meetings at Council Bluffs at the end of November and I may go to Los Angeles for New Year’s meetings. The need is great everywhere.
My wife would unite in warm love in Christ to Mrs. Ide and you all.
Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.