JANUARY 5TH, 1910

JANUARY 5TH, 1910

Beloved Brother, — I fully admit that we have to view the assembly in an abstract way in certain respects, but I do not think it is right to view as abstract what Scripture views only in a concrete way. Such a practice is not only going beyond Scripture but is damaging to souls, as it leads to an unreal state ... . As to the Lord’s coming to the saints, He is, as it were, the Hind of the morning (Psalm 22) and in this sovereign agility He visits when He pleases. His visits are the necessities of affection, so to say, but at the same time they are always of a sovereign character. Psalm 22 contemplates the wide field of His activity, and John 20 and 21 undoubtedly correspond. It is important, however, to remember that Scripture is ever wide in its meaning, so that while the second coming to the company mentioned in John 20 has reference to the Jewish remnant, it cannot be restricted to this. Historically it was another visit of the Lord to His people.

Affectionately yours in Christ,

James Taylor.