Mailbox: JKL - 3: Nov. 1998 – present

To: Malcolm Lacey
laceybrosracingAThotmail.com
Orange, NSW, Australia
Tue, 09 Sep 2003

Dear Malcolm,
Welcome and thanks for visiting 'My Brethren' and sharing your situation with us.

• We would be glad to hear further and hope you will explore the good ministry of the past on MB.

In our Lord Jesus, Gordon.

From: Malcolm Lacey
Sat, 27 Sep, 2003

Hi Gordon,
I hope you are good. Thank you Gordon. Do you know a Ron Forks? He was in the E/B in Western Australia.

Mal.

To: Malcolm Lacey
Mon, 29 Sep, 2003

Dear Malcolm,
Good to hear from you again. We are as well as can be expected, both being 74 this year and feeling the infirmities of age. But we prove His support.

No, I don't know the Ron Forks you mention. Except for some guests, like yourself, on MB we haven't had contact with any brethren from Australia since 1970.

In our Lord, Gordon.

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Jean-Claude Lafforgue

To: Jean-Claude Lafforgue
LafforgueATt-online.de
Kornwestheim / Baden-Wuerttemberg (near Stuttgart) Germany
Sat, 03 Nov 2001

Dear Jean-Claude,
Welcome to 'My brethren'. You say, "No address, no e-mail to be seen online? Thanks for some feedback!"

• Here is the simple answer. I am only interested in genuine guests who are ready to identify themselves so that, as now, a reply can be made and contact information for them can be shown in the Guest Book. This is only required for the first contact.

Unfortunately, in the past there have been some who only email out of mere curiosity, or to make charges against MB.

• Apart from their email address, they hide behind a wall of anonymity. For this reason I no longer show my email address etc.

• But, as you can see, I supply that information on all replies in the 'signature block' at the foot of the message.

No, I don't live in the USA or UK, but in Toronto, Canada. Other details as to me may be found on the Personal page.

• Guests are always invited to reciprocate by sharing their background and exercises, as so many guests have been free to do. See the 'Mailbox' for some interesting correspondence.

• Thanks for telling us about your wife's studies. Leviticus is important in regard to approach to God. The ministry of CHM – some of which along with
  his biography is featured on MB – is valuable in the interpretation of the typical teaching.

I'm sure that many guests – as myself – would appreciate some details as to you personally, and I do hope you will visit and write again.

In the Lord, Gordon.

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Garry Lay

To: Garry Lay
LayerATes.co.nz
Invercargill, New Zealand
Wed, 07 Apr 1999

Dear Garry,
Thanks for dropping in and for your comments.

Sorry, I can't help re your inquiry as to "a new Exclusive assembly recently established in Invercargill" but perhaps some of our guests from New Zealand can.

You are welcome at "My Brethren" any time.

Yours in the Lord, Gordon.

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Leonard Layne

Dear Gordon,
I have visited "My Brethren". Very interesting. I especially appreciated the biographical material, much of it which is not commonly available.

• I have the book, "Chief Men Among the Brethren", compiled by Hy. Pickering, published by Loizeaux Brothers.

• I enjoyed the article on J. B. Stoney. I used to have a tract by him, "Our Life and Associations Here", but I gave it away. I am looking for a replacement if you could find it.

More than "brethren" historical stuff, I am anxious to know that my readers are not only interested in Church History but in "His-story" :-) since the articles in "Context" were the original motivations for the site.

• What, for instance do you think of the article, "Who is the Greatest?"

• You know, if men were moved by the exposition of this portion of God's word, there would be no Diotropheses, no Taylors and no other usurpers.

• There would only be the true and only glorified Man in heaven, who alone has preeminence, the blessed Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. What do you think?

For His glory alone, Leonard.

Note: Leonard states "I am now amongst the so-called re-united brethren" – a group well known to be united in opposition to Mr. F. E. Raven and other honoured servants.

To: Leonard Layne
Tue, 24 Aug 1999

Dear Leonard,
I'm glad you enjoyed the biographical sketches. Paul's words confirm the value of such knowledge.

• "But thou, abide in those things which thou hast learned, and of which thou hast been fully persuaded, knowing of whom thou hast learned them", 2 Tim. 3: 14.

Yes, the biography of JBS is particularly interesting – and his ministry is very searching.

• I'm sorry I cannot locate the tract "Our Life and Associations Here" for you. It does not appear in the index of his published ministry or separately under that name.

• There are several articles with somewhat similar titles but I would need more information to positively identify it. It may be an extract from a larger article.

Historical information is only part of MB. The doctrine, ministry and poetry sections are intended

• to provide needed edification and to promote attraction to Christ and identification with Him in the present testimonial scene of sufferings.

As to your paper "Who is the Greatest?", while there may be some points which, to me at least, would require clarification, I can generally agree with it.

• Certainly, in recent times a lust for place and power by some has brought great dishonour to the name of the Lord Jesus and great suffering to many brethren.

The whole matter of the disciples' insensitivity to the Lord's predictions of His suffering, death and resurrection,

• has been examined in "Mark – The Divine Standard of Service" which may yet, if the Lord will, appear in full in the "Studies" group.

• But expositions alone, however right – and there are many in the treasury of past ministry – will never by themselves subdue the human heart, even of believers, as history and experience both witness. The Spirit's work alone will suffice.

There is no question but that the Lord Jesus should always have the first place and that His lowly and self sacrificing service showed what true greatness is.

• At the same time, I doubt that the disciples had any thought of displacing Christ.

• Rather they were concerned about their own place relative to Him, much as Jonathan was as to David:
  • "... and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next to thee", 1 Sam 23: 17.

I will be glad to hear from you at any time, and will be watching the development of "Context".

Yours in the Lord Jesus, Gordon.

To: Leonard Layne
Mon, 14 Feb 2000

Dear Leonard,
On August 24, 1999, you wrote, "I enjoyed the article on J. B. Stoney. I used to have a tract by him, "Our Life and Associations Here", but I gave it away. I am looking for a replacement if you could find it".

• At the time I couldn't locate it, but Malcolm Withell – see Mailbox – manager of Kingston Bible Trust points out that it is in their latest catalogue, price 50p.

• See Site News: Bibles and Books for Malcolm's email address.

Yours in our Lord, Gordon.

From: Leonard Layne
Mon, 14 Feb 2000

Thanks! I just finished an essay "To Whom do you Pray?". Let me know if you like it.

Leonard.

To: Leonard Layne
Fri, 18 Feb 2000

Dear Leonard,
Thank you for sending your interesting essay "To Whom do you Pray?". At the moment I can't make more than a few general comments.

But first, from my conversion, I have never doubted the rightness of addressing the Lord Jesus and have been confirmed in it both from the Scriptures and by practice …

Leonard, your essay has raised some important points. This reply will therefore be posted on the My Answer 1 page where it will hopefully receive wider attention than in the "Mailbox".

• This may also generate some requests for a copy of your essay, which cannot be posted on MB because of space restrictions.

Thank you for your inquiry. May the Lord Jesus bless you.

Yours in Him, Gordon.

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Didier Lebeau

To: Didier Lebeau
didier-lebeauATwanadoo.fr
Calais, France
Wed, 23 May 2001

Dear Didier,
Thank you for visiting 'My Brethren' and for your generous comments.

Sadly, I'm not aware of any study of "J. N. Darby's moves and stays in France".

• All I can suggest is checking the places and dates in the 3 volumes of "Letters of JND" which should yield some interesting information.

• I did this some years ago for letters from Canada, and Toronto in particular, with good results.

If you don't have his "Letters", they can be obtained from Kingston Bible Trust – Guests: Site News: Bible and Books.

• Check the same reference for STEM Publication's Darby Disk which has all his ministry and letters.

• That disk also gives the names of his correspondents, and the letters to French brethren might yield some further information.

I trust the above may be of some help in your search. If you do compile any data, I would be very interested to see it and also to hear how you make out.

Thanks again for visiting. Please feel free to share any personal experiences or exercises for the interest of other guests.

In our Lord Jesus, Gordon.

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Peter Legge

To: Peter Legge
peter.leggeATbtinternet.com
Chester, Cheshire, England
Wed, 02 Jun 1999

Dear Peter,
Thank you for sharing your painful experience. Though many years have past, the pain remains – as we know – but Christ can and does give the needed comfort.

• It is good to have a father who stood for the truth at a critical time when most succumbed to that wicked system.

• And surely God values those who honour their parents.

With you we long for His return:

Hymn 421: 2 (1973)

It would be of interest to know something of your experience since 1960. Keep in touch.

With love in our Lord Jesus, Gordon.

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Marc Leroy

To: Marc Leroy
marc.leroy30ATwanadoo.fr
Le Cannet, France
Wed, 29 Oct 2003

Merci beaucoup pour la note que vous m'avez ecrite. C'est dommage que je ne puisse traduire mon site moi-meme, car je suis Canadien-anglophone.

Vous pouvez peut-etre ecrire a l'adresse ci-dessous pour vous procurer une traduction en francais: [suppressed]

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Jason Limbaugh

To: Jason Limbaugh
EngstylerATaol.com
Gardendale, AL, USA
Fri, 31 Aug 2001

Dear Jason,
Welcome to 'My Brethren' and thanks for your kind remarks.

Like yourself, a number of our guests reach us through searching for information and ministry of "Stoney, Coates, and Mackintosh" samples of which they have come across in various places.

• Other ministry is usually added monthly and I hope you will return.

All the ministry of JBS and CAC is in print and available from Kingston Bible Trust.

• See Guests: Site News: Bibles and Books.

• Extracts from CHM are posted on several web sites, including MB, and his notes on the Pentateuch are online, See Guests: Site News: Links.

Thanks for the reference to ——. I have checked this out thoroughly but as it does not agree with MB's Site Standards, and because of the greater availability of ministry as noted above, it will not be listed on MB.

• This is not meant to offend you but is necessary to conform to MB's objectives.

Thanks again. Yours in the Lord, Gordon.

From: Jason Limbaugh
Fri, 31 Aug 2001

Gordon,
Thanks for you reply!! Concerning —— … no offense taken whatsoever.

• I merely listed them as a reference for anyone who might see my post and be interested in the Refiner's Fire Volumes that feature so many of the great men of God listed on your site (as a matter of fact, it was the Kingston Trust who supplied much of the information for the Refiner's Fire).

• I fully understand about site standards and such … I will never criticize anyone for seeking to remain true to the vision God laid on their hearts.

Blessings!! I will surely continue to make use of your site!!

To: Jason Limbaugh
Fri, 31 Aug 2001

Dear Jason,
Many thanks for your prompt, brotherly and understanding reply. It is certainly appreciated. I'll be glad to hear from you at any time.

Yours in our Lord, Gordon.

Bernt Lindberg is on a separate page. Access from menu.

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Murray Linton is on a separate page. Access from menu.

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Beverly Liston

Dear Beverly,
Welcome to 'My Brethren'. I hope you will return and explore the wealth of good ministry on MB.

I will try to be as frank in my reply as you have been in asking "about the stand of this site about the original split – open/closed", which may be a 'touchstone' for you …

Because your question may be of general interest my reply will be posted in Guests: My Answer 2.

Yours in our Lord Jesus, Gordon.

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Terry and Rachel Lock

To: Terry and Rachel Lock
canucksATsupanet.com
Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
Wed, 22 Nov 2000

Dear Terry and Rachel,
Welcome to 'My Brethren' – it is good to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words.

• Please pray for help to continue and to meet the continuing attacks from opposers of FER.

We regret that we didn't have opportunity to meet your father and mother personally but have often heard of them over the years.

• We have known your uncle Roy Devenish for over 40 years and enjoy visits with him several times a month at Bethany Lodge where he and Marian moved a few years ago.

• Of course we often saw Marian until the Lord took her. There is a brief notice on Site News: 'With Christ'.

Regarding CD's:

Check Site News: Bulletins and KBT Report from time to time for current news.

• Kingston Bible Trust is working on a JBS CD which seems to be nearing completion, and work has just begun on FER. No prices available yet.

• I understand that other ministries may follow but there are no definite plans at the moment.

Check Site News: Bibles and Books for further details re

• STEM Publications: the 'Darby Disk'

• Shiloh Christian Library: some of CAC's ministry.

I hope the above is of help. Do visit MB again. I'll be glad to hear from you at any time.

With love in our Lord Jesus, Gordon.

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Deanna Longtin

To: Deanna Longtin
deannalATpolarcomm.com
Neche, ND, Usa
Mon, 10 Jun 2002

Dear Deanna,
Thanks for visiting 'My Brethren'. Your message, regarding locating Leslie Symington, is now in MB's Guest Book and I hope it will draw some replies for you.

In our Lord, Gordon.

Your guest entries and messages will show that the continuation of My Brethren is important to you.

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