MAY 14TH, 1897

MAY 14TH, 1897

MY DEAR —, — I am always pleased to hear from you, and I was glad to have your letter the other day.

You have rightly counted on my interest in your welfare, and you may be sure that I shall pray for your guidance and blessing.

When we are simple, and going on in restful confidence of heart in Himself, the Lord orders for us in every detail of the pathway, and if you are happy before the Lord about it, no doubt this attachment is of Himself. I am very glad that Mr. — is a quiet and devoted Christian, and I trust that he ^[p. 9] may be a distinct spiritual help to you and you to him. If the Lord is pre-eminent in each of your hearts this will be the case, and thus the link of affection may not only be one of earthly happiness, but may contribute to the soul-prosperity of both.

In one sense the formation of a link of this kind is a distinct mercy from the Lord. It gives the heart a kind of stay and anchorage, and thus in many cases is a valuable safeguard.

I trust that you may know continually what it is to walk in the light of divine love and to prove in the pathway here how good is the will of our God!

I have just had a fortnight in Hereford and we are now in Malvern for a week. Both Mother and myself are fairly well. Please give our warm love to all the dear ones at —, and accept much of the same for yourself.

Yours very affectionately in Him,

May 14th, 1897.