JANUARY 6TH, 1942

JANUARY 6TH, 1942

BELOVED BROTHER, — ... It is a great comfort to me to be thought of by the dear brethren, because I believe their interest and prayers may give an enlargement and fruitfulness to any little service permitted to me which it would never otherwise obtain. And it is deep joy to know that so many hearts, the world over, are united in the one desire that the Lord’s Name may be honoured, and His work furthered, by means of all the vessels which He is pleased to use, whether they be large or small.

I can truly say that we never felt our dear brethren in Australia to be so near to us, or so one with us, as we have felt it during the times of trial that have passed over us. The sympathy and prayers and practical manifestations of loving interest, have given very tangible evidence of a divinely formed unity which stands in vivid contrast to all that we see around.

^[p. 305] And it is now, apparent that your side of the world is not to be exempt from the trials which have harassed Europe. You, in your turn, will prove the same unfailing grace that has been proved by so many in this land. And I trust we shall all move together as more than conquerors through Him that has loved us!

In this little town we have had several raids, but none of those walking with us have been personally injured. The saints generally are preserved in quietness and confidence, and are deeply thankful for the comparative relief of the last few months....

With much love in the Lord,

Yours affectionately in Him,

January 6th, 1942.