Letter 054 Paris, 7 February 1876
Dear Theo,
Congratulations to you on Father’s birthday. That was a beautiful text from you on the 8th February:
“Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.�p style="line-height:25px;text-indent:32px"> We ignore what is ahead for our father and for us, but we can leave that to Him whose name is “Our Father�and “I am that I am�
Today, I received a reply from one of my letters; they asked if I am capable of teaching French, German and drawing, and also asked for my photograph. I answered today; as soon as I hear from them again, I will let you know.
Thanks for the little book by Andersen, I am glad to have it. It is to be read aloud to a Dutchman, a fellow employee whom I have seen much of lately.
Yesterday, I went to an Anglican church; I was very happy to assist again in an Anglican service, it is very simple and very beautiful. The sermon was on the theme of “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.�p style="line-height:25px;text-indent:32px"> Many thanks again for the book by Andersen, a handshake and compliments to Roos. I heard from home that Mr. Tersteeg has been at Etten. Ever yours, in haste,
Your loving brother, Vincent