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Natural ability, enhanced by spiritual gift, soon gave him a prominent place in Sunday school work. Prosperous times were being enjoyed by the little assembly, and it grew until the chapel now known as Bethany Hall was necessary to accommodate it. Peter Jr. was learning something of assembly responsibility meanwhile, and upon the sudden death of his father in 1904 he became treasurer of the assembly, holding this office until 1913 when he left Canada.
In 1901 he was united in marriage to Marina Sarah McLaren of Kilmarnock, who proved a congenial and spiritual partner. Mrs. Hynd shared sympathetically her husband’s convictions and in every respect entered with enthusiasm into his varied services for the Lord. Upon their arrival in Canada in 1913 they took up residence in Forest, Ontario, where for fifteen years our brother sought to help the assembly in its gospel activities and ministry.
In 1928 they moved to eastern Toronto and were associated with the Swanwick (now Danforth) assembly. Here an important aspect of his ministry had its beginning. Brother J. R. Littleproud had begun Saturday evening Bible classes for young brethren and finding Brother Hynd of kindred mind and exercise, sought his assistance. Several who attended these classes are now serving in the home land and abroad.
=Sources=
* [[Letters of Interest]] 1953-1; "Pioneering and Biography", written by James Gunn, ed. by W.R. Simpson.
** transcribed by Beth Snell on 10-24-2024 @ Emmaus