Tea

Tea with the Catherwoods at Tyndale House

One of the absolute best things about traveling is making new acquaintances.

In Cambridge, we had the most delightful tea with Sir Fred and Lady Elizabeth Catherwood.  Fred, a self-described “Belfast boy,” served as a vice president of the European Parliament and Elizabeth is the daughter of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.

Martyn Lloyd-Jones was a Welsh protestant preacher who served as the pastor of Westminster Chapel in London from 1943-1968.  He is regarded as one of the most influential expository preachers of the 20th century, and his sermons can still be heard on the weekly Living Grace program.

I want to be just like Elizabeth when I grow up!  She was so encouraging and engaging with all of her stories about life in a ministry family.

She told us that, “People often said, ‘Wasn’t it difficult being the daughter of Martyn Lloyd-Jones.  My sister and I always replied, ‘That wasn’t a problem at all.  We found it more difficult to be the daughter of Mrs. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.  She was a ravishing beauty and just look at us!'”

When we asked about her faith journey, she told us that her mother was actually becoming concerned because Elizabeth had not yet made a personal faith decision.  Her mother talked to Dr. Lloyd-Jones, who said, “Elizabeth sits under the Gospel just like all the other children in the church.”  Elizabeth said that within the year she had placed her faith in Christ.

I love that story because her father allowed the Holy Spirit to do His work in Elizabeth’s life.

All is well,

Lisa

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