A Letter from Denmark by Godske Petersen

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 4, 1873

A Letter from Denmark.

By Godske Petersen

THE Advent Tidende is very dear to me, especially because it is a means of enlightening many precious souls of the truths that pertain to the last message of mercy. I am much interested to see the fulfillment of prophecy, especially those relating to the papacy, and to read the many short exhortations from my brethren, as I am deprived of the privilege of meeting with those of like precious faith. I am glad to hear that you have sold out the first edition of the Sabbath book, and have on hand so large editions of new tracts; for I believe they will be for the instruction and salvation of many. I received the twenty thalers (one thaler is about fifty-five cents) from Bro. Matteson, and had 1000 Sabbath books printed. This was in June, 1872. I intended them to go out with books, but was taken sick and laid up about eight weeks. While sick, I folded, stitched, and cut open, 400 Sabbath tracts. At a large fair, I sold and distributed some.

Many are convinced that we have the truth on the Sabbath, but as yet none have taken hold of it. I have received the Advent Tidende, but do not get enough yet to supply the demand. Many like to take it when they get acquainted with it. I am thankful for the new tracts you have sent me, and shall try to use them to the best advantage. The last five weeks, I have again been peddling, and can now walk without a cane. I do not use liquor or tobacco in any form, and I can also leave off the use of tea, coffee, and pork, if you explain to me the reasons why they are hurtful.

I was rejoiced to hear of the good camp-meeting in Michigan. My prayer is that God may continue to further on his work. My greatest desire is that some here also may be gained for the truth. Mr. M. A. Sommer, who is a preacher, and also publishes a little monthly for emigrants, says he will send one dollar for the Advent Tidende, for he likes that paper well.

If I could only get a little help to supply our scanty living, I would gladly go out with books and papers, and try to present the truth. I have been thinking if our brethren in America would help us to get more books, then I could sell them, and perhaps get what help I needed from the sale of the books. They will print 1000 sheets for ten thalers, and 1000 more of the same kind for seven thalers. I have thought of getting 1000 books and tracts printed of each kind you sent me, which would be about 29,000 sheets, and cost 300 thalers. I appeal to our brethren in America to do for us what they can in this direction, that the precious truth may also here shine forth with clearness to the salvation of many precious souls, before the great and terrible day.

GODSKE PETERSEN.

Denmark, Europe, Dec., 1872.