My Dear Boy:
YOU put me on the spot—as you say in the States—when you ask me all those questions. You see I am not too much of an observer of the habits of the people. My mission into several parts of Mexico is purely evangelical. I go to tell them of the love of God, and of the Lord Jesus and His glory.
I can tell you of the way the Holy Spirit has worked in the hearts of some lost sinners. I have seen hard men, almost wild men with fierce faces, cry like babies when told of the love of God; and of how Jesus loved us and gave Himself for us; of His sufferings on the cross of Calvary under the hands of men; and the sufferings, deep sufferings, under the wrath of a holy God—a1l for our sake, all because He loved us, all because we are sinners, and have offended God; and how the offended One died for the offenders, so that We could have everlasting life, and be exempted from all punishment. I have seen them turned to docile sheep; and oh, their faces shone with joy, joy full of glory. Now they are remembering the Lord in His death, until He comes; they are waiting for the Lord from heaven.
I notice you did not address me as “brother” nor did you sign as “brother.” Tell me, Are you saved? If not, why not, having such dear Christian parents? Noah’s sons were obedient to their father’s faith, and perhaps helped him to build the ark; they got saved too. And if you are saved, Praise the Lord! God says that it is good that a man carry the yoke in his youth (Lamentations 3:2727It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. (Lamentations 3:27)). It is good that Christ’s yoke be taken while young.
My greetings to you, dear boy, and I hope to hear from you again.
Your friend
R.A.
ML-12/04/1960