STROUD, JULY 2ND, 1934

STROUD, JULY 2ND, 1934

Mr. F. Ide.

Beloved Brother, — I duly received yours of the 29th ult. with enclosure from ———, which I now return.

Whatever comment I made on J.H.T.’s book was on a report, for I have not read it. But there seems no warrant for saying or suggesting that the hiding of John 8: 59 was returning into Deity. However, I rather agree with ——— that the matter is not of great importance.

As regards Proverbs 30: 18 - 20, I do not recall making any criticism. As a matter of fact, I am not clear as to the meaning of the passage. If I have ventured a judgment, as ——— has heard, I do not remember doing so.

As you will, no doubt, be sending this to ———, I may remark that I am thankful he has called my attention to “I have written” in 1 John 2: 21 - 26. The apostle clearly refers to what he is writing as also in chapter 5: 13. The use of the ‘aorist’ in chapter 2: 14 is so formal as over against the “present” in verse 13 that the remarks in the address are justifiable. Still I shall make alterations to make allowance for verses 21 and 26.

The paper on ‘Covenant Relations’ is in New York and hence cannot be revised until I return.

Mr. Partridge wrote me as to staying with them until you call for us en route to Chester. I saw him on Saturday and the ^[p. 445] matter is left open, as the time at Evesham will be very short after the bank holiday. As the meetings at Chester are to be on Thursday we shall need to reach Chester on Wednesday evening. We shall let you know in due time whether we shall be at Mr. Shepard’s at Evesham, or at Pershore.

There was a very good time here on Saturday, also yesterday.

Love in Christ to Mrs. Ide and you all,

Affectionately in Him,

James Taylor.