p. 24 | A Message from Norway by W. A. Spicer

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 15, 1902

A Message from Norway

By W. A. Spicer

ALL who have taken hold to help in the Christiania matter will be pleased to know that their efforts are appreciated by our brethren in Norway, whose hearts and lives are devoted to this message. In a letter from Christiania, dated June 15, Elder Daniells says:—

Friday there was passed in the conference a resolution expressing gratitude to our brethren in America for the help they have rendered in the calamity that has befallen the cause in Norway. It would have done your heart good to see the tears that flowed as they expressed their deep gratitude, and as they pledged themselves to take hold of the work with new energy and greater loyalty. Somehow this one meeting made me feel that we were almost entirely remunerated for all that we have done for Christiania. As I thought of what their situation would have been if the property had been taken from them and the creditors paid but a small percentage of what was due them, I realized, as never before, what a wonderful victory we have gained.

It is too soon to say how the offering of July 5 has turned out. By word received from some of the isolated ones, who have sent their offerings direct, we know that many have experienced the joy and blessing of this service. It is desired that the churches shall send the collection to their state treasuries at once, so that the funds so greatly needed now may be received by our Mission Board treasury.

W. A. SPICER.