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WESTIN, JiREV FRÅN C. O. ROSENIUS 289
want a more general view of the state of the country in regard to
religion, politics, and education; the last two, as far as they are
connected with the former. Much fear is entertained that we shall
necessarily be involved in a war, which to Sweden, will, as far as we can
see, be very injurious. How it will affect the internal state of the
country it is difficult to guess. We must recommend ourselves to the
prayers of our christian friends. They will certainly be wanted, for a
war will entail on Sweden many evils; and as far as we can see, much
retard the progress of religious and social improvement. May we,
however, be enabled to leave all that concerns us in the hands of our
blessed Lord, praying that He will support and assist us and lead us
step by step. The words of Newton may be very applicable here:
" His love in time past Each sweet Ebenezer
Forbids us to think We have in review
He’ll leave us at last Confirms his good pleasure
In trouble to sink. To bring us quite through."
He has shown us so much mercy, and is doing such wonderful
things among us, that we ought to be ashamed of any feeling of
distrust or anxiety. He who controls the thoughts of rulers, and without
whose permission no army can march a step. He will hold His hand
over His young plantation here.
The feeling of brotherhood with the Christians of other countries
begins to show itself more and more. The love evinced towards Swedish
believers by brethren in America, England, France and Switzerland,
is verv refreshing, and has considerable influence 011 the state of things
here. There is much question of who shall go to the Christian
Conference of believers at Paris this summer. The Swedish Branch of the
Evangelical Alliance has chosen two representatives, Doctor Bergman
the well known correspondent of Dr. Steane, whose letters you often
see in " Evangelical Christendom," and Captain Berger, who is one of
those most interested in the cause of the Alliance. There is a question
of others going of their own accord, but they have not quite decided.
But, Dear Sir, I have detained you too long. You will pardon me
1 hope. I only add my expressions of gratitude for your continued good
will towards us, shown in such generous assistance as you afford us,
to enable us to preach the gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
In his love I remain. Dear Sir, Your humble brother,
C. O. Rosenius.
19 — 30573- Kyrkohist. Årsskrift 1930.
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