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MEDDELANDEN OCH AKTSTYCKEN
precious time by explaining all the causes of my delay, but only say,
that a letter to America written in English, which is to me as yet a
difficult language, always appears a great undertaking. My time has
been more than usually taken up in publishing a " History of Martyrs,"
in addition to my other labors since I last wrote to you. Hereafter I
will try to make it a point every quarter, or at least every half year, to
give you an account of the state of things among us.
In making you briefly acquainted with our present state, I will
first, to the praise of God, acknowledge, " hitherto has the Lord helped
us." Though not without the opposition and revilings of the children of
this world from without, and the assaults of Satan from within, yea,
severe wrestling in my own weak heart, I have continued my labors
under the protection of our Immanuel. My labors are these, First,—The
two periodicals, the " Missionary Paper," and the " Pietist." Second,—
Daily conversations with inquirers after salvation. Third,—Preaching
at our meetings. Fourth,—Corresponding with Christians in the
Provinces. My time for writing is principally in the morning before 10
o’clock; for after that I have constantly visits from those in distress
of mind and praises be to the Lord, " His word has not returned void."
He has in the highest degree cheered and encouraged our hearts with
his blessing the last year; and this among people of every class and
condition. It is true, " not many wise men after the flesh, not many
mighty, not many noble are called," but we have seen even some of
them bowing to the sceptre of the King of kings; we have seen
miracles of the grace of God. A nobleman who two years ago was an
enemy, is now paying homage to that truth which he formerly
blasphemed. A man of learning has sought wisdom at the feet of Jesus, and
become wise unto salvation. A lawyer has allowed the law of God to
touch his conscience, and he is now seeking the protection of our
Advocate with the Father against the condemnation of that law. But the
greatest number of the children of God are from those who are despised
and esteemed as fools by the world.
The number of those who attend our meetings is so great that we
are obliged to make a division; for instance, on the Sabbath, the
persons who attend the morning meetings are not present at the evening
service. It is not only in the metropolis, but also in other parts of the
kingdom that the Grace of God has been displayed during these years.
It appears to be a season of awakening in all this country. It is
probable that the political tempests, which, during the last two years, have
been shaking our part of the world, have brought many to consider
their own state. We have seen many beginning to think of religion,
who formerly thought it did not merit their attention.
It was only a few months ago that a request proceeded from one
of the highest places in our community, that a society for Home
Missions might be formed in our metropolis. The plan has not vet been
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