Note from Bro. Matteson.
By John Matteson
MAY 26, I arrived at home after an absence of nearly ten months. I found my family prospering bodily and spiritually, for which I feel very thankful to the Lord. My wife was much astonished by the many presents that were sent to her and to the children, and we would hereby both express our gratitude to the kind donors. The brethren were happy to see me at home once more, and while I have partly rested during these two weeks, I have improved a part of the time by preaching, attending prayer-meetings, and visiting. Last Sabbath and Sunday we had Quarterly Meeting. It was well attended by brethren from neighboring churches, and also a good attendance from this vicinity. We were much blessed and encouraged. Sunday evening we went to the next school-house to hear a sermon in Norwegian from a friend (formerly Baptist) who has lately embraced the truth from reading the publications. He cannot read English. He came from a distance for the purpose of finding me. I took him the next day with me, and tried to expound unto him the way of God more perfectly. My health is improving some, for which I thank the Lord much, and trust by his grace to be enabled to labor right along this summer. I will trust in the Lord and do good, and believe that he will give me strength to do all that he requires from me. Pray, brethren, for unworthy me, that we may get ready for our soon-coming King.
JOHN MATTESON.
Bussyville, Jeff. Co., Wis., June 11, 1869.