ALSTRUP, DENMARK by John G. Matteson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 7, 1878

ALSTRUP, DENMARK.

By John G. Matteson

Our meetings in the chapel have been well attended during the past two weeks. I am holding the second series of lectures in this vicinity. There is much less prejudice here now than there was last summer. Many minds are awakened, and the truth of God gains ground. There are several families that now have commenced to observe the Sabbath, and many others are very near to us. The enemies that oppose us most, are—old habits, the ways of the world, and the use of strong drink and tobacco. The Spirit of God testifies to the word spoken, and there is often deep feeling in the congregation. We speak without reserve against the prevailing sins, and the people often feel offended; but the majority of them, however, come back to our meetings again. Some find the way before them too hard; others choose rather to suffer with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Pray for us that the Lord may lead in all things to his name’s honor and glory. JOHN G. MATTESON.

Jan. 14, 1878.