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MEDDELANDEN’ OCH AKTSTYCKEN
interesting meetings in the open air—one on account of the peculiarly
suitable locality in which it was held, on a mountain in a beautiful part
of the country, in the presence of from two to three hundred hearers,
who in their neat Sunday attire, had placed themselves all around, and
listened with calm devotion and joy to the Word of God. It may cause
you some surprise, that during these trying times 110 opposition has
been made to me and my meetings in Stockholm. I cannot understand
it in any other way than, first of all, that the Lord will have it so;
and secondly, that the clergy of the parish to which I belong, from
which the accusation should go forth, are wise enough to perceive the
dangerous consequences that might ensue if a person should now be
attacked who has now during thirteen years been working in strict
accordance with the doctrines and constitution of the Church, and
through the means of his periodicals lays his doctrine in open daylight
every month. Eight days ago I had, however, a call from my pastor,
who kindly told me of his embarrassment in feeling himself obliged to
call me to account, having received from higher quarters a reproach
for not watching over the state of things in his parish, but permitting
a sectarian chapel to grow up close by his own church. By this my
meeting-room was meant. He inquired if I knew of any means to lessen
the ill-will. I told him that having done all in my power as to changing
my hours, in accordance with the wish of the clergy, getting a man to
watch the door as was desired by the governor of the town, I knew of
nothing more 1 could do now. I may be prosecuted, fined, banished,
then there will be an end of my meetings; but voluntarily I will not
give them up when the Lord is calling me to serve souls coming to
inquire, and requesting to hear the Word of God from me. This answer
seemed to please him, and the case will rest till a more favorable period.
But we, who believe that Christ has all power in heaven and earth, live
in the expectation of what He will do for us and our poor country.
When He permits storm, it will storm, when He says, " Peace, be still,"
a calm ensues. It is matter of great rejoicing that we are under His
standard who promises victory. His name is " the Lord, mighty in
battle." Speaking of these causes for anxiety I must also mention a case
that has afforded me much joy. In the little town of Jönköping a
society has been constituted, headed by an intelligent clergyman of the
name of Almquist, and a gentleman high in the profession of the law
(Mr. Rhamn.) It pays and employs an active and gifted evangelist, Mr.
Lindberg, formerly teacher in a school, who is to go about like Mr.
Ahnfelt and preach and spread the Word of God. I wonder if he also shall
be prosecuted.
A new society has also been formed in Stockholm during these
days, " The Swedish organization of the Evangelical Alliance," with the
intention of supporting brethren in the faith who suffer for the sake of
the Gospel, assisting them with advice, consolation and pecuniary aid, as
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