THE CAUSE AMONG THE SWEDES.
By James Sawyer
We lately received a letter from a brother in Old Sweden. He has held on by himself for more than two years. He has learned to read the English language, and takes great interest in reading the REVIEW, INSTRUCTOR, and HERALD. Here are a few words from his letter:— “I see from the REVIEW and SWENSK ADVENT HERALD that the work goes on among the Swedes. I am sorry that our correspondence has been interrupted so long. Those were pleasant days for me when I had letters from you more frequently. It is a consolation to think that Satan will not long bear sway over this world; for the Lord will make an end of him at his coming.” A company of Swedes in Kansas have been living the truth a long time. They are anxious for some one to come and labor among them. The following is an extract from a letter signed by the heads of three families:— “We meet together in sweet communion, and from the word of God receive doctrine, instruction, admonition, and consolation, which are more important than anything else. Although weak in the sight of God and man, and also in our own estimation, yet we receive encouragement, through the grace of God, to go boldly to the throne of grace to obtain help in time of need. The grace of God is healthful, and teaches us to forsake all wickedness and worldly desires, and live pure, righteous, and godly lives in this world, while waiting for the blessed hope of the revelation of our Lord and Saviour.” “There are many Swedes in Kansas. It is a great field for labor, and we will do something for the mission.” For the benefit of our Swedish and American brethren we would say that a Swedish Vigilant T. and M. Society is now formed in New England; and if any in the wide field have information concerning the prosperity of the work among the Swedes, they can, if they please, correspond with the secretary of said society, Miss Ellen Nelson, Allen’s Corners, Maine. We hope Bro. Carlstedt, of Michigan; Brn. Lindblad, Hanson, Kallberg, and John Norstrum, of Minnesota; Swedberg, of Lansing, Iowa; Whisby, of California; Swaden, of Texas; the brethren in Kansas, and others who have items of interest to communicate, will correspond with sister Nelson in reference to lonely Swedish Sabbath-keepers, or any other matters which may pertain to the success of the third angel’s message among the Swedes, and especially in reference to new fields in America and Sweden. Sister Nelson can correspond in either Swedish or English. JAMES SAWYER.