The Baptists in Sweden. By Mrs. M.F. Anderson ...

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good soldiers of Jesus Christ." In one of the
prayer meetings of the church at Wisby, we find
four officers and six corporals present, and engaging in prayer with the people of God. Six of
these Christians, during the time their regiment
was stationed at Wisby, lodged at the house of
Mr. Rechnitzer, who speaks with joy of their
fervent zeal. The memoirs of General Havelock
and Captain Vicars, show that it is no easy work
to hold fast a Christian profession in the army,
where temptations are on every hand, and scoffers
abound. But their bright examples show also
that, though not easy, it is possible to attain to an
eminent degree of piety, even in the camp, when
the grace of God is in the heart. We rejoice in
reading of these instances of His mercy in the
Swedish army.
In the words of Mr. Rechnitzer, in reviewing
the past, "we have special cause to take courage,
and raise our voices in thanksgiving for what God
has done for us."