SEPTEMBER 6TH, 1932

SEPTEMBER 6TH, 1932

BELOVED BROTHER, Your very kind letter, and the generous gift from the dear brethren in —, are a very touching proof of the activity of spiritual affections. The value of such affections is only fully estimated by divine Persons, whose grace produced them. But they are a refreshing cordial, and a true encouragement, to my heart, though I feel that the bounty of the brethren goes far beyond any little service that I have been privileged to render. Indeed the privilege of serving those who are beloved of God is in itself the greatest recompense that one could wish to have. But I appreciate with all my heart the love and fellowship of the dear saints, and desire that you will give them my warm love in the Lord and my thanks for their interest and care, so practically expressed.

We are all feeling just now the sorrow of beloved Mr. —’s home-call. His spirit was choice, and his ministry by word and pen, both in the glad tidings and in the service of the saints, was very helpful, and being increasingly valued. He ^[p. 209] never spared himself in service, and I think it may be said that he has laid down his life for the brethren....

Yours affectionately in Him,

September 6th, 1932.