JULY 10TH, 1945

JULY 10TH, 1945

BELOVED BROTHER, — ... I very much appreciated your kindness in writing to tell me of the departure of dear Mr. — to be with the Lord. I was not greatly surprised, having heard of his increased weakness for some time past. But I am sure he will be missed amongst you; and I feel bereaved, for my personal friendship with him goes back to our very early days. He was, even in his youth, thoughtful in relation to divine things and steady in his course, and he has continued in the ^[p. 349] same characteristics to the end. I feel that he filled up the measure of service allotted to him in a faithful way and this shows that God’s grace was with him and we give thanks that it was so....

With much love in the Lord,

Yours affectionately in Him,

July 10th, 1945.