KINGMAN, ME by James Sawyer

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 22, 1877

KINGMAN, ME.

By James Sawyer

At Kingman, I stopped with a tanner who had sent his children to school to me in New Sweden. At this place I found Swedes, Norwegians, and French. It was proposed that meetings be held for the benefit of the Swedes. The next evening about fifteen assembled. Two meetings were appointed for Sunday. It was suggested that the speaking be in English, as some thought all the Swedes could understand that language; but when the hour arrived, a few Americans came, but only a part of the Swedes. On being informed that the remarks would be alternately in Swedish and English, the Swedes came. At the evening meeting the house was crowded with Americans and Swedes. The Lord gave me freedom.

My appointments made it necessary for me to go to New Sweden the next day; but the Swedes and Americans united in inviting me to return. One American urged me to return, and stop at his house. An intelligent Swede, who was very much interested in the truth, resolved to throw away his pipe. I am grateful for the kindness manifested by these friends.

At New Sweden I found a home with Bro. Holm. JAMES SAWYER.