NEW SWEDEN, ME by James Sawyer

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 18, 1878

NEW SWEDEN, ME.

By James Sawyer

Yesterday, April 6, was an important day to us here in New Sweden. The Sabbath-keepers from different parts of the colony assembled at a central place, where remarks were made from Luke 15. It was the manifest determination of many to “arise and go to their Father,” and in the language of the prodigal, say, “Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before thee.”

The importance of instructing the children was set forth, and appropriate remarks were made by Brn. Olson, Anderson, and Gelotte. It is thought best to form Sabbath-schools in each district where the brethren reside. This will require four schools. There are now about seventy in this vicinity who acknowledge the claims of the Sabbath, and are endeavoring to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus; and many search the word daily.

Eld. A. G. Olson held meetings in Jemtland and Woodland on the last two first-days. Some see that it is too important a time to let small differences separate us.

For five weeks we have held a private or select school in the day-time, and an evening public school two evenings each week. The attendance is favorable.

We desire the prayers of the people of God, that this last, precious message may gather out a people so perfect in character that they will endure all temptations, and at last win the victor’s crown.

James Sawyer.