A Letter To A Brother In Christ – September 29th, 1869
Dear Friend in the Truth, Mr. W. Harrodine — I can only send you a few lines in answer to your kind and interesting letter. I remember very distinctly your speaking to me in Gower Street vestry, for I was struck with what you said about hearing Mr. Pym speak of praying over the Bible, and what conviction it wrought in your mind. I have frequently thought that Mr. Pym’s last few letters contain some of the sweetest and clearest Gospel truths that I know; he had such clear and blessed views of the Person, glory, and work of Christ as are rarely met with, but which found a blessed response in my heart. Of all the Church of England ministers in these last days who preach the truth, I think he was the clearest, soundest, most separating and experimental.
But I must now answer your two questions.
1. As regards the sermon which I preached at Gower Street from Heb. 10:35-37; it was not taken down, nor do I remember at this moment whether it is to be found in any other of my sermons published by Paul or Justins.
2. As regards my health, it is not very strong at this present time, as I have had an attack lately of my old illness, a kind of chronic bronchitis, which has pulled me down a good deal, and made me very susceptible of the least external cold. But all these things I desire to take as so many warnings that my race will soon be run; at present my mind seems very dark, but I am still looking up to the Lord that He would shine upon my soul and dispel every dark cloud of night.
I cannot add more this evening; but wishing you the enjoyment of every new-covenant mercy,
I am, Yours affectionately in the truth,
J. C. P.
Jesus is LORD! 
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