EUROPE, DENMARK by John G. Matteson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 1, 1878

EUROPE, DENMARK.

By John G. Matteson

JULY 1.—We have now returned to Jylland, and have held two meetings here this week. A brother and a sister who for a long time had taken part in the meetings of our brethren and sisters were buried with Christ in baptism. Two other dear souls have begun to keep the Sabbath. But after all we do not find many in this vicinity who love to hear about the glorious appearing of our Saviour.

On Sunday we attended the Baptist meeting. The leader spoke very well about the soon-coming of Christ and of the necessity of preparing for that event. By request, I spoke to them after the close of the meeting. They were willing to listen, and were very friendly to us.

We have received letters from the brethren on Sjælland. They came together last Sabbath and rejoiced with one another in the Lord.

JULY 8.—We have held more meetings this week; but there does not seem to be much interest among the neighbors. The few who have received the truth are happy, and grateful to God for his mercy towards them.

On the Sabbath, a small church was organized, consisting of ten members. It was the first Sabbath in July, and we thus celebrated the Lord’s supper here in Denmark on the very same day as our brethren in far-off America. All partook willingly, and we felt that the Lord had blessed us greatly.

The next day we had a business meeting. We read some letters from others of the same faith in Denmark, which edified the brethren very much. Bro. Kr. Kristensen was unanimously chosen elder of the church, after which he was ordained. Systematic benevolence was adopted to carry forward the mission. These brethren live at a poor place; yet each one subscribed a little, according to his ability. May the Lord sanctify these dear brethren, that they, by obeying his truth, may have everlasting life through the faith of the Son of God.

JOHN G. MATTESON.