FEBRUARY 21ST, 1942

FEBRUARY 21ST, 1942

BELOVED BROTHER, — ... I am most thankful to the Lord for His great favour to me in giving me constant assurance of the spiritual affection of His beloved saints. And the grace that is upon them which leads them to express in a practical way their care for His work is also a matter of continual ^[p. 306] thanksgiving. I very warmly appreciate the loving thought of the dear brethren in —, and desire that you will give them my much love in the Lord and my thanks for their gift. The service rendered — however small it may be in itself — is sure to be fruitful when it is accompanied by the interest and prayers of the saints. So I am greatly encouraged by being made conscious of the partnership of the dear brethren in that portion of the great service which has been allotted to me. That the Lord may be honoured by it, and His Name magnified, is what they desire, and I trust His grace and power may secure this.

I am less able now to move about, but prove a great deal of mercy continually, and generally get to all local meetings. The saints here have been preserved, and find comfort and refreshment in coming together.

During the last week we have had a special sorrow in this district. Our dear young brother —, of —, was machine-gunned at his work in a nursery garden and fell asleep within three hours. He was coming on so well and contributing so happily in the meetings, that his sudden departure is a deep exercise out of which I trust much blessing may come. About twenty of his fellow-workmen attended the burial on Monday last, and some seemed much impressed....

With much love in the Lord,

Yours affectionately in Him,

February 21st, 1942.