BREDSTRUP, DENMARK by John G. Matteson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 19, 1877

BREDSTRUP, DENMARK.

By John G. Matteson

In this vicinity, about sixteen miles from Vejle, we found six Sabbath-keepers. I came here last Friday, and visited and held meetings with them and the neighbors that came in, till Monday, when I returned to Vejle.

One brother commenced to keep the Sabbath here before he had read our works. He found it in the Bible; and I came as unexpectedly to his house, he said, as our books and papers did, more than one year ago.

The little company here were very thankful to see a living messenger. They received the word with gladness and singleness of heart. They were willing to be instructed in all truth, and desired to work in harmony with us, and to be organized as soon as practicable. None of them used liquor or tobacco, except one brother who still used the weed. But he came and told us that the tobacco was gone, and by the help of God, he would use it no more.

One of the brethren from Linneballe, where I held meetings a week ago, attended the meetings here, and all felt much encouraged. In order to visit these scattered brethren, I have had to walk from six to twelve miles a day.

We remember ever our dear brethren in America, and pray for them, as we desire that you will pray for us and the prosperity of the cause in this country. JOHN G. MATTESON.