19. Hauge's Correspondence

HAUGE’S CORRESPONDENCE

We will also give a couple of samples of his correspondence. He writes sometimes to individuals, sometimes to larger or smaller groups of friends. Now he instructs, now he reproves, tries to adjust misunderstandings, etc. He writes thus: “You, Ole B., do you become wise by experience and now constantly dig deeper, exterminate the wicked and with the servant gird yourself. Luke 17:8. Then be willing to suffer, humble your heart, give thanks and serve God sincerely who has called and drawn you to blessing.” -- “Likewise you, Andreas O., and the other members of the house, build upon the rock Christ, let us be like Him in love and lowliness of mind.” - “Each and all on lower Røne; let no peace and agreement remain in the sin and no difference bar us from the Kingdom of God. Be the one, not too zealous, severe or miserly, and the others not arrogant, lavish or heedless, but - faithful and true stewards.” - “You, Christian, who for some time have been forlorn, come back now and be led well.”

“You, Paul B., if you will remain in humility, watch and pray, then the evil shall not touch you, but the good lasts from day to day. Do not stand still, but make haste to good deeds; in yourself you see the wicked, and then you have nothing in which to glory.”

“Likewise you, Karl, let us all unite in the mind of Jesus, and in it become obedient.”

To Be Continued....