OCTOBER 31ST, 1940

OCTOBER 31ST, 1940

^[p. 286] BELOVED BROTHER, — ... I am sure the evangelical revival of the eighteenth century was an important landmark in God’s ways in this country, and should not be overlooked. Its weakness was that it was so individual, and, on the Wesleyan side of it, so built up on man’s free-will. But it entered largely into the general religious thought of this country, and left an impression which has lasted until our day. Unhappily it has fallen off very much and lapsed into worldliness now.

I trust the dear brethren are supported under the present severe trials, for I conclude that your locality will be receiving a good many air raids. We think of our dear brethren day and night in our prayers.

It is cheering to find that much support is being proved even by those who are most severely tested. God will come in, I trust, in some way to modify the pressure so that His service and testimony may not be hindered.

With much love in the Lord,

Yours affectionately in Him,

October 31st, 1940.