BROOKLYN, N.Y., JANUARY 21ST, 1935

BROOKLYN, N.Y., JANUARY 21ST, 1935

Mr. Alfred J. Gardiner.

Beloved Brother, — I thank you much for yours of December 5th. The news it conveys is cheering to us, and encourages us in our prayers for our dear brethren in London.

I am particularly thankful to hear that ——— has been restored. I trust he has gained in his imprisonment. Joseph’s history is most encouraging in this respect. He had gained through the presence of God with him in his imprisonment and was helpful to others of the king’s prisoners. I trust this may be the case with our brother.

When writing to Mr. Lyon lately I overlooked mentioning that a letter had been received from Shanghai promising to answer our letter of May sent to them. No doubt the London brethren have received a similar letter. For my part, whilst ^[p. 453] I am thankful that they intend to write, I see nothing to encourage. Indeed the only hope now is that a remnant may come to light. My immediate exercise is that the Lord may help the brethren to extricate themselves gracefully, and in due humility, from the impossible position we have got into. I have no doubt this will be your exercise also.

We have been thinking of the dear brethren on your side much during the recent weeks. From the reports already received, I gather there has been much help from the Lord.

There has been help in America generally, and especially in this district. A dark cloud had arisen in the Chicago area, but thank God it has been dispersed, and consequently grateful relief is experienced by the brethren.

I note the kind wish of you and Mrs. Gardiner to have us spend a week-end with you. We should much like to do this, and I have no doubt we shall have opportunity. I shall hope to be seeing you in the meantime, and we can speak of this matter. We hope to be in London about the middle of April, but will be leaving almost immediately for Belfast.

With our united love in Christ to you all.

Yours affectionately in Him,

James Taylor.