BROOKLYN, N.Y., JANUARY, 1934

^[p. 426] BROOKLYN, N.Y., JANUARY, 1934

Mr. A. J. P———.

Dear Mr. P———, — Your note of the 20th ult. came a few days ago. On account of your earlier history I do you the courtesy of acknowledging the receipt of it; ordinarily a barrier of silence should be maintained by those who fear God between themselves and those who accuse the brethren and who cause division among them (Romans 16: 17). Your published papers are not only accusatory of the brethren but falsely so.

Hence, unless on the ground of a contrite withdrawal of these papers, I must decline to enter into any correspondence with you. On consideration you will, I hope, see that this attitude is not arbitrary, but godly, as scripturally imperative and consistent. I return copy of Canon Raven’s letter.

Faithfully in the Lord,

James Taylor.