BOSTON, MASS., SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1918

^[p. 170] BOSTON, MASS., SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1918

Mr. Arthur J. H. Brown.

My Dear Brother, — My wife sent on a letter from Mrs. Frowde from which I learn that your dear boy is reported ‘missing’. I hasten to send a line to express the deep sympathy of my wife and myself, with Mrs. Brown and you in this your great sorrow. That your son has not been reported killed is no doubt regarded by you as a basis of hope that he is alive as a prisoner in Germany. Although this would be dreadful, yet you would take it as a mercy from God, trusting that He may see fit to rescue him and restore your dear one to you both alive. In the meantime, however, you shall have to give him up, going through the severe ordeal with God. You may be assured of our prayers that you may be supported of Him in this bitter trial. The poor worldlings are going through like sufferings in unprecedented measure, but there is no light for them — how different with us, who believe! All is assured to us in Christ — our dear ones shall be raised up in the “last day”, and in the walk to it we have the company and sympathy of Jesus — our great High Priest. No doubt you are assured that your dear boy is the Lord’s.

We have good news of our boy, Arthur, so far thank God. He has been in France for a long time, but his last letter says that he is now in Gt. Britain for a course of training.

Although my wife is not here, I may say that she joins in much love to you both.

Affectionately yours in Christ,

James Taylor.