BROOKLYN, N.Y., NOVEMBER 23RD, 1916

^[p. 125] BROOKLYN, N.Y., NOVEMBER 23RD, 1916

Mr. W. Stanford.

My Dear Brother, — Your letter of August 17th remains unanswered. I am afraid I have counted on your indulgence! It is fortunate that one whose spare time is very limited can do so. I was glad to get your telephone message at Plymouth. We had a cheering time there, as at other points, during the last visit.

I am interested in all the remarks you make as to ministry. I fear some think that what is coming before us is lacking of the element of exhortation. There may be truth in this; but I believe that if Christ’s rights (the rights of love) over His people are brought home to them, and if there is a response, there will be a corresponding walk. I know that my own exercises are on this line. I have been greatly interested lately in 1 Kings — we have it in our weekly readings here. As the responsible element (David) was about to ebb out, the priestly and prophetic exercise brought about the overthrow of antichrist (typically) and the enthronement of Christ. This, I believe, is going on at the present time.

There was a thought of another visit to your side this month, but I doubt that I will go now till March, I am sure my way will be more clear. I hear the brethren are reading Ephesians in London, but I have not heard much more save that the first reading was good. I trust the Lord will help much. It is a critical time. We are reading Leviticus in our monthly meetings, and find help from the Lord.

With love in Christ, I am,

Affectionately yours in Him,

James Taylor.