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MEDDELANDEN’ OCH AKTSTYCKEN
came an awful visitation instead of rejoicing. The young wife of the
owner suddenly became insane, and very violent. She uttered the most
dreadful oaths and imprecations. All the best doctors were called, but
could not effect a cure. Though less violent, she still continues in the
same perturbed state of mind. Now the wrath of God began to be
apparent. The opportunities of hearing the word of God, which had
been neglected, came up before an accusing conscience. Now the young
husband began to seek the word of salvation and those who deal with it.
Judge of my surprise when, a month after my arrival in town, I
saw the owner of H— sitting by the side of his gardener in my
meeting-room !
His sister was also with him. Three days later he came to see me.
Now we were not strangers any longer. During these six weeks the
work of the Lord seems to have made steady progress in the heart of
this dear brother. He has become what his name signifies—he is called
Humble. He already works for the salvation of others. He has bought
many tracts to spread among his people, and he speaks so warmly with
those who surround him, on the necessity of conversion, etc. Oh! could
I have believed this when I left H., two months ago ? Not only that
he himself should become convinced of the truths inculcated by these
poor " readers," but that he should try to persuade others of their
importance ! Now he comes through dark and rain to be present at my
meetings, and with tears he has spoken to me from the inmost recesses
of his heart, while, during the summer, we only passed by each other
during those fine evenings when we could have had the best
opportunities for conversation and meditation on the word of God. How has
this been brought about ? Not of me or of any creature. " It is of the
Lord, and is wonderful in our eyes."
Brother Ahnfelt has been travelling this summer as usual.
Sometimes he has preached out of doors, to gatherings of two or three
thousand people, coming from nearly twenty different parishes. He has
again visited Denmark, and this time, also, been invited by the Queen
Dowager. There are constant lawsuits pending against him. At present
his case is before the king. He has complained of the fines to which
he has been sentenced liable, and appealed to the sovereign. Hitherto
he has never been constrained to pay these fines. One court of justice
sends him to another, and often the case is put off for another time.
He was in Stockholm, and he requested me to express to you his
Christian love and gratitude for the assistance you afford him, as to
pecuniary means. For this I have also to thank you, and request you
to thank those who are the contributors toward it. May the Lord bless
and preserve you, and sustain you in all your work ! May he also bless
this country and our work, is the sincere prayer of yours in Gospel bonds,
C. O. Rosenius.
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