Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-07-13
Scope and Contents
Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of May 31st, June 6th, and June 14th. He is especially interested in the enclosures relating to Tilson’s visit with Mr. Sexton on the Isle of Jersey. Pendleton thanks Tilson for his personal impression of Sexton. Commenting on this impression, he writes, “The only difficulty I see is his psychic tendency, which however seems to be accompanied by the virtues of innocence and sincerity. Such a state is not unnatural to one who takes the Revelation very seriously, and lives much to himself. There is always the grave allurement to sense [or seek?] intercourse with spirits, a thing in order with the early celestial mind, and not only harmless but beneficial; but that tendency may be a grave danger to the spiritual rational mind, in that it breaks the free rational upon which the development of the Church depends.” Overall, Pendleton is encouraged by the General Church’s prospects with the Jersy group and would like Tilson to visit again. In the fall, Pendleton will begin making arrangements for papers, ceremonies, festivals, etc. for the 1928 General Assembly. Tilson and his Assembly Committee will be responsible for entertainment and social activities. Names mentioned: Rev. G. A. Sexton (George Alexander Sexton?), Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt, Mrs. (Edith Gunton) Tilson
Dates
- 1927-07-13
Extent
From the Collection: 368.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Academy of the New Church Archives Repository