SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1939

SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1939

MY DEAR SISTER IN THE LORD, — I feel very much for you, and for each member of your family, in the sorrow which has come upon you. Indeed, I personally share in the sorrow, for I have for many years had a happy spiritual link with your dear sister, and I have much valued her letters, and the occasional opportunities I have had of meeting her. I am now particularly thankful that you came over so recently to see me, and I was able to see her once more before she was taken to be with the Lord.

For her it is, indeed, “far better” and one can but thank God that she is removed from so much that is sorrowful in the conditions that prevail in the world. She is where no trial of spirit will ever intrude upon what she enjoys. It is good to know that she entered while here into the joy of her eternal portion in Christ, and had a happy share, in common with her brethren, of those precious things which are the fruit of divine love. And no doubt the many years of weakness, with their attendant exercises, have done much to further the work of God in her soul. He has His own way of wisdom with each one of us, and what He has wrought will come out to His praise “in that day”.

I pray that you may be greatly comforted, and that there ^[p. 271] may be distinct blessing from God in your family circle, through the home-going of your dear sister. Coming so unexpectedly it must have been a great shock to you all, but the voice of love is in it for us all, calling us to give ourselves more wholly than ever to those things which are spiritual and eternal. The Lord is ever seeking to make Himself more precious to us, and times of bereavement are occasions which greatly serve the purpose of His love. May you all prove that there is enrichment amidst the sorrow!

With much love in the Lord,

Yours affectionately in Him,

September 2nd, 1939.