p. 166 | Among the Swedes by Charles Lee; Julia Lee

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 25, 1875

Among the Swedes.

By Charles Lee; Julia Lee

We are happy to state that the Lord’s work is still going on among the Swedes. Souls are waking from their spiritual slumber. Here in Cambridge, Minn., where we have labored during the past month, there has been an unusual interest among the people. God has blessed us. Five joined the Cambridge church yesterday, and quite a number are preparing to take the same step. We baptized three, and among them was an elderly gentleman—a Methodist preacher. He rejoiced exceedingly as he arose from the watery grave. He declares that the old path, which he found and walked in when he first joined the Methodist church, is now more clearly illuminated by God’s truth, and dearer to him than at any previous time.

At Rush Lake, about seven miles from Cambridge settlement, where we have spent part of the time in labor, is another company whose hearts have been opened to

receive the precious truth. There is a good prospect for a new church at this place.

The present truth has never before been so plain and precious to our souls. We love to spread a knowledge of it among our fellow-men. The power of opposition is great. But every soul that passes from darkness into God’s glorious light speaks to our hearts, Never give up.

We would state that the dark clouds, which have pressed heavily upon our souls during the past year, are now dispersed. We are glad and free, and mean to keep pace with the message. Will all those whom we have caused a sad feeling, forgive us, and pray that God’s blessing may rest upon us.

CHARLES LEE, JULIA LEE.

Cambridge, Minn., Nov. 1, 1875.