To the Danish Brethren.
By John Matteson
THE Lord willing, I intend to devote my time in the future chiefly to the advancement of the cause among those who understand our language. I am now translating several small tracts, which will soon be printed. I remain here about a week longer, and then return to Wisconsin to labor some there till the Michigan camp-meeting, which I intend to attend. After that I will try to get the hymn book printed. I will try to labor as fast and as far as the Lord will give me strength. Dear brethren be patient, and live near to the Lord. Pray much in secret, and be sure every day to obtain spiritual blessings from the Lord. He sends away none empty, who seek him aright. Your advancement in the Christian life does not depend upon the help of man, but upon God. If you are living branches upon Christ, the true vine, then you will also bear fruit, and live for his glory. If any among you are becoming lukewarm or cold, it is not because you have no preaching, but because you spend too little time in devotion and communion with your Saviour. And if you will not daily live near to God, preaching will do you but little good. In Christ is life and peace and heavenly joy; out of Christ all in darkness and death. Be dead to the world, and alive to Christ. Let those brethren who can, translate and read this and other articles from the paper, to those who cannot read English. Letters addressed to me at Busseyville, Jefferson Co., Wis. will always find me. Battle Creek, Mich. Aug. 7, 1870.