Christiana, Norway by John G. Matteson

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, Cal. · May 1, 1879

Christiana, Norway.

By John G. Matteson

The work is progressing. Souls are becoming settled in the truth; others are investigating all the time. Not a few of this little company are men and women who have come right out from darkness and sin into the light of the truth. Families that cared nothing for Christ before are now reading his word, and bend their knees in prayer. Their desire for liquor and tobacco, is overcome, and they are cultivating a taste for something purer and higher. The blessed hope is cheering many a soul. Many others are struggling to come to the light. About eighty persons are keeping the Sabbath, besides the children. Our Sabbath meetings are seasons of refreshing from the Lord.

We have beautiful weather this month. The air is fresh and invigorating; yet much sickness prevails, principally on account of ignorance in regard to the laws of health. And it has been a very hard month for many who are without work, and some without bread. With a few exceptions, our brethren have work; but wages are very low, and it requires quite a struggle to get along. The Lord has helped us hitherto, and in him we trust, knowing that he will do all things well.

Our tracts and papers are scattered. Several young men are active in bringing them out. Others get some occasionally. A brother from Sweden got quite a number of tracts to sell and distribute as he went on foot to his distant home in Sweden. So others, from different parts, are helping to spread the light. Soon the ships will go out from here to all parts of the globe. Oh that we had more men to help disseminate the precious truth of God.

March 25. JOHN G. MATTESON.