Ringsted, Denmark by John G. Matteson

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Jun 27, 1878

Ringsted, Denmark.

By John G. Matteson

Monday evening I attended a meeting held by two ministers in Ordrup. One of them was a staunch follower of the doctrines taught by Grundtvig, and he showed great disregard for the word of God. Baptism, the sacraments, and the church were enough for salvation, according to his belief, and in these there was power, he said. He attended our meeting the next evening, and spoke some against the sermon I had given; but beyond this he was quite friendly. He interrupted me several times while I was speaking, but afterward he apologized for it.

We have also held some meeting in Valsomagle. There are now six persons in that place who have commenced to observe the Sabbath.

Last Sabbath we had a very good meeting. There are others here who are convinced in regard to the Sabbath, and the doctrine of the second advent of Christ is received with joy by many.

Sunday I held two meetings and walked nearly thirteen miles. May the Lord still lead us to his own glory and the progress of the truth.

JOHN G. MATTESON. May 27, 1878.