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WESTIN, JiREV FRÅN C. O. ROSENIUS
263
means of a clergyman inimical to the good cause, and brought before
the Governor, who forbade him to hold any meetings. He replied that
he could not obey the injunction, because there were higher orders
enjoined him. "And whose?" inquired the Governor. "Those of the
King of kings," answered Mr. Ahnfelt. The same evening he held
a meeting frequented by a large number of auditors.
Among the many instances in which God has blessed the labors
of Mr. Ahnfelt, I will give you an extract from his letter, as an instance
of God’s leading hand. " From S—, I had intended to go to
Westergötland, but happened to go first to the little town of * * *. There
I found a little assembly of souls seeking salvation, who were longing
very much for the consolation of the Gospel, and told me that their
ardent prayers certainly must have led me to go that way. Many
received the message of God’s free pardon and grace with particular
joy and simplicity of heart. Nine persons passed the night together in
prayer and praise, quite overwhelmed by the sensation of gratitude and
the greatness of the gift. I remained a week in that place, though I had
never intended to visit it.
Thence I went to Westergötland, and there I experienced great
success and much blessing, especially in the vicinity of the small town
of * * *. Here several Vicars opened their churches for me to speak
in, and one of them, Mr. E., declared in a very decisive way that he
never would obey any Synod in closing his church for the meetings of
any layman, in whom himself and his people felt confidence;—and
after a speech I had held in the principal church of his parish,—" that
whenever I came near the place I would be welcomed as a fellow-laborer
in proclaiming the Gospel, and had he only known of my coming in
good time, he would have announced it in the three churches belonging
to his parish. The people assembled in crowds to hear me, and followed
me several miles.1
It would be trespassing too much on your time if I should tell
you of the many awakenings and beginnings of life, evincing themselves
in many places and in many hearts. Perhaps I can give you some more
particulars of that kind at some other time.
From what I have said you will easily discern that there is in the
country a thirst for the word of God, a longing for salvation, and that
even we, weak servants as we are, are permitted to serve as means in
the service of the great Shepherd, to administer consolation and support.
Pray for us, give our love to our brethren in Christ ! Grace be with
you all and with us ! Such is the sincere prayer of
Your affectionate and humble servant and brother in Christ,
C. O. Rosenius.
1 Swedish miles of the length of 6s/i quarters of an English mile to one
Swedish.
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