Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton sends Tilson his address to the British Assembly. He writes “Assemblies are called to the end that the Lord may be in the midst of them, and if so, then the holy covenant of His Second Advent is thereby renewed in heart and mind.” He continues, “This covenant is effected distinctly through the new revelation given to the church – given as the last of the several great testaments which the Lord has...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Tilson’s letter was delivered to Pendleton’s camp at Indian Lake. Pendleton does not know who sent Tilson a packet of notes on the Ministers’ Meetings, but he will inform Tilson if he finds out. Pendleton is glad Tilson recommended a civil service to the couple in question. In answer to Tilson’s inquiry about whether a minster can truly know the internal religion of a couple he is marrying, Pendleton writes that a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has just learned in a letter from Victor Gladish that preparations for the upcoming British Assembly are underway. He officially asks Tilson to preside and send his greetings to the Assembly. Pendleton notes that they have heard little from England regarding the events of the mid-year meetings which have been thoroughly published in the May issue of New Church Life. Pendleton writes, “The issue discussed...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is pleased to have Tilson’s approval and support of the papers published in the May issue of the Life. He appreciates Tilson’ perspective on the “Hague teaching,” stating, “From the beginning, your sense of the danger in that teaching has been a consolation to me.” Pendleton confirms Tilson’s nomination of Mr. Archie Stebbing as a member of the Assembly Committee in place of Mr. Anderson. Pendleton does...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton received Tilson’s letter of June 23rd at his camp at Indian Lake. Pendleton explains that his letter with greetings to the British Assembly was brief because he was unsure how the meetings would go with reference to the “Hague doctrine and its propaganda.” He writes, “I felt that it would hardly be in good taste for me to assume that those who are devoted to the new doctrine would, in this seeming...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of August 11th and September 11th along with Miss Greenwood’s report of the British Assembly. Responding to Tilson’s letter of August 11th, he writes “I rejoice in your firmness in standing for Academy principles, and take no stock in the effort to differentiate your position from that held here in Bryn Athyn. Certainly we have all stated our views, each in his own way, but...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of June 1st. He was pleased to read that the paper he published in the Life was well received in England. Pendleton reports the good news that Mr. Bjorck is recovering following his operation. Pendleton hopes they will be able to find a place for Mr. Henderson in England. He writes, “We here regard him as a gifted man, and capable of good work. His service to the future...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton thanks Tilson for his last letter with enclosure. He is pleased that Bishop DeCharms’ recent visit to England for the Assembly was successful. DeCharms’ appeal on behalf of Mr. Henderson fulfilled Pendleton’s wishes. Pendleton gives his heartly approval to Tilson’ suggestion that Wynne Acton be appointed Assistant Pastor to Tilson’s society. This will allow Acton to be of greater use and will “provid[e]...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s last letter and note with an enclosed letter from Dr. Iungerich concerning affairs in France. He agrees with Tilson that there was really no place for Mr. Henderson in England, though he did try his best. Pendleton presumes Henderson is now, or shortly will be, on his way to Australia where he will hopefully find enough of a base to establish a permanent society. Pendleton would...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Erik Sandström has written to Pendleton informing him of his upcoming ordination at the British Assembly. Pendleton finds this plan satisfactory and trusts Tilson will be able to perform the ceremony. In Bryn Athyn, the General Assembly is about to commence. The expected attendance will stretch their capacity, but Pendleton takes this as a favorable sign of continued interest. After the Assembly, he will head to...