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Ida Chamness writings on travel and religion, 1927-1938

1927-04-13 Page 47

47 notwithstanding the adverse conditions she was almost continually exposed to; - riding over very rough roads; often going many hours without taking any food. And attending from two to three meetings a day usually; which had been appointed for her by Mical Airilia (the interpreter: he telegraphing ahead, from town to town as they approached them for some one to give notice of the meetings; which usually were large from fifty 50, to three-hundred persons being present. The meetings were very solemn; and the people sat profoundly still apparently hungering for the spiritual manna. She noticed there was a great openness and a seeking after the real truth among the Finish people. She was led to speak plainly to them of the inner light (God's holy spirit) as the only sure guide to any one: and of the true spiritual worship etc. Different ones would come to her after these solemn opportunities; and express with tears in their eyes their gratitude and joy for having heard the truth: saying it was in accordance with their own convictions; whilst others were so thankful for being shown the true way: stating that they felt the

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47 notwithstanding the adverse conditions she was almost continually exposed to; - riding over very rough roads; often going many hours without taking any food. And attending from two to three meetings a day usually; which had been appointed for her by Mical Airilia (the interpreter: he telegraphing ahead, from town to town as they approached them for some one to give notice of the meetings; which usually were large from fifty 50, to three-hundred persons being present. The meetings were very solemn; and the people sat profoundly still apparently hungering for the spiritual manna. She noticed there was a great openness and a seeking after the real truth among the Finish people. She was led to speak plainly to them of the inner light (God's holy spirit) as the only sure guide to any one: and of the true spiritual worship etc. Different ones would come to her after these solemn opportunities; and express with tears in their eyes their gratitude and joy for having heard the truth: saying it was in accordance with their own convictions; whilst others were so thankful for being shown the true way: stating that they felt the