BROOKLYN, N.Y., NOVEMBER 17TH, 1917

BROOKLYN, N.Y., NOVEMBER 17TH, 1917

Mr. E. J. Hemmings.

My Dear Brother, — It is a good while since your letter of July 7th came to hand but I assure you it was a pleasure to receive it. Both the brethren and myself read with the keenest ^[p. 153] interest the details of the experiences of our brethren doing non-combatant service in France. You are constantly remembered in our prayers here.

We are glad that the malted milk serves such a good purpose. It is but a small matter for the brethren to help in this way, and I hope they will continue to let divine love express itself thus.

It is a time of extraordinary pressure for all men, but the terrible upheaval is under divine control and will be made to work out its all wise designs. Many precious souls are being saved through it. There is abundant evidence of this from many quarters. It is surely a small thing for us Christians to endure hardships with the rest of mankind if the common sorrow becomes the means of salvation for some; besides there is always the precious word that “all things work together for good to those that love God”, etc. There is evidence, too, that the pressure is being used to help the Lord’s people generally. It is so in this country and there is good evidence of it in England and elsewhere.

Here we find much cheer. New York has always been a difficult place for the people of God, but considerable headway has been made in late years, and many are being added. We have periodical meetings in different parts of this country and Canada and the Lord usually helps in these meetings so that there is mutual gain.

With love to you and all the dear brethren with you, I am,

Affectionately yours in Christ,

James Taylor.