p. 70 | SALTUM, DENMARK by John G. Matteson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 23, 1877

SALTUM, DENMARK.

By John G. Matteson

SALTUM is a small country place about two miles west of Alstrup. We have had four meetings here this week, two in Alstrup, one in Tise, and one in Vrensted. The friends in each place have generously opened their barns to us, so that we have had spacious meeting-houses. From sixty to one hundred and fifty persons have been present. We have had good order, and all have paid attention to the word spoken.

The good Spirit of the Lord has moved upon hearts. Many have been moved, and awakened from their sleep, and have begun to inquire what they shall do to be saved. Some have commenced to keep the Lord’s Sabbath. The law of the land is very lenient in regard to Sunday. It forbids labor from 9 A. M. till 4 P. M., but adds, “The preceding provisions shall not be a hindrance to the performance of labor in the fields, when public worship is not disturbed thereby.”—Laws and Regulations for 1876. Public meetings may be held anywhere where they do not disturb the peace. But they must not be held on the holidays of the State church, while there is public worship in the churches.

We have received four subscribers to Advent Tidende, and sold books for $1.-35. We have made as many visits as possible, and find many hearts ready to receive the truth. A school-teacher by the name of Jansen arose Friday evening in N. Saltum after the meeting was closed, and made a speech against me. The people, however, did not favor it, and before long they began to leave the house. Among other things, he said, “It is evident that this man does not stand on the foundation of the church. Every one can see that he has the Bible as his foundation; but the Bible is a dead letter.” I have promised to answer his remarks next Sunday.

JOHN. G. MATTESON.

Alstrup, pr. Bronderslev, Den., Europe, July 24.