Among the Swedes by Charles Lee

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 18, 1874

Among the Swedes.

By Charles Lee

“BLESSED is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee; if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.” Ps. 40:4, 5.

The above words, although spoken by a king of Israel, are the very words I would use to express the feelings of my heart, when I consider the favor which God has bestowed upon me and many of my countrymen within the past few years. We have seen the works of God wonderfully displayed among us in leading sinners from error to truth; and, in the midst of confusion and moral darkness, we have experienced the quieting and refreshing Spirit of God to lead us on in the light of his glorious word.

Again I have made a round visit to my brethren and been greatly encouraged in finding their faith stronger and their hopes brighter. Our meetings have been more solemn than ever before, and the tender Spirit of God has moved deeply on the hearts and feelings of the people. Eleven more have been added to our number, seven of them by baptism.

At present I can do but little in carrying God’s truth to my fellow-men on account of the busy season. Will start out with a tent in a few weeks. Several young men desire to go with me. May God help them to be useful.

My address will continue to be Litchfield, Meeker Co., Minn.

CHARLES LEE.