
PERSONAL EXPERIENCES
S. O. SUSAG
A WONDERFUL INCIDENT
A WONDERFUL INCIDENT
SPEAKING IN TONGUES
THE FUR COAT
GETTING IN TROUBLE FOR OBEYING THE WORD OF GOD
PRAYING FOR EGGS AND KEROSENE
THE READING ON THE SIGN POST CHANGED(?)
THE LORD STILL HEARS PRAYER
A humble memoir unfolds the life of a Norwegian-born immigrant who answered a call to ministry on the American plains. Through modest farmyards, bustling towns, and distant missionary fields, his recollections reveal a steadfast devotion that thrived despite limited formal training. The narrative captures the raw energy of early pioneer churches, where fasting, prayer, and a fierce love for souls guided daily work.
The author paints vivid childhood scenes—quiet country chapels, family‑led sermons, and a memorable encounter with red berries that sparked a sudden, lasting awareness of God’s presence. From his conversion on a Minnesota farm to his bold travels across Scandinavia and the northern United States, each anecdote reflects a faith that refused to waver in seemingly unreasonable circumstances.
These early experiences are shared not as distant history but as a living testimony, offering encouragement to anyone whose prayers feel unanswered. Listeners will find a sincere portrait of perseverance, hope, and the quiet power of a life lived under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (323K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1862–1952
A Norwegian-born evangelist who made his life in the American Midwest, he wrote with plainspoken conviction about conversion, missionary work, and years of preaching on both sides of the Atlantic. His memoir is filled with accounts of prayer, healing, and the hard-traveled faith of an earlier religious world.
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