Labor in Minnesota among the Danes.
By John Hansen
I SUPPOSE the brethren would like to hear from me, and I think it right that I should tell you what I have been doing since our State Conference. At home I found many things necessary to be done before I could leave for my mission; and for that reason I did not leave home till the 22d of November, and on the 26th, by the help of God, I came to this place. Here I found a large settlement of Danish people, in some degree anxious to hear the word of God. I called for a meeting the next night. Many came out to hear. After the meeting was closed, several came to me and asked me to come and hold meetings in their house. I accepted the invitation, and have since held meetings and visited as much as time and strength would allow. At the beginning of our meetings, a deep interest was manifested in the truth presented before the people. But we know, dear brethren, that the devil will weaken and stop the interest if he can. And I am sorry to say that through the influence of the few Baptists who have settled here, the interest has greatly diminished. Many people like to hear smooth things rather than the plain cutting truth. Here are a few who think we have the truth. May the Lord bless them, and give courage and strength to separate themselves from the world, and to prepare for the coming kingdom. I shall remain here for some time. I cannot leave till I feel that I am free from the blood of souls. Dear brethren and sisters, pray for me that I may prove faithful, and endure unto the end.