Thank you for your letter from Larvik. The things that I wrote to you in my first letter haven’t just come to mind lately. I have understood for a long time that God’s people must dig much deeper. It was not the title or the bold print used in your articles that caused me to write what I did, but perhaps it was rather that my thoughts about superficiality were provoked after hearing things from various places, and especially after having read your statement that only the “cream” is served in that publication. In my opinion, that “cream” is only a half-truth.

We come ashore late in the evening, and my hands are full looking after the children while Pauline puts them to bed one by one, so I cannot remember any discussion we have had about your articles—nothing that would have influenced me. Moreover, I have written when I am not on board, where I’ve had the most opportunity to write.

All else aside, I still believe that we should do all our works as unto God, in truth. We should see things as they are (be realists) and not just carry on with this continual “Good! Good!”; because the fact is that it isn’t all good. Being truthful brings reproach and humiliation. It is so easy to go along with the crowd and say that everything is just fine.

I received your last letter from Arendal, and I have some idea why you write that power—conscious power—does not accomplish the same thing that faith does. Nevertheless, I still believe in conscious power, because unconscious power is uncontrollable and dangerous, first in nature and then in the Spirit. The kingdom of heaven consists of power. Jesus was conscious of His spiritual power, and so was Paul. Everything from God must become conscious for us. There is no such thing as power without faith. It’s no easy matter to discern what is most effective in the kingdom of God, because it looks the best from an outward perspective when the seed falls on stony ground and grows up quickly. Springtime labor doesn’t bear immediate fruit; we must wait patiently.

There will be a change of command on Tuesday, November 1, at 9 a.m. It would be excellent if you could come to Horten then so that we can really come to grips with the issues we don’t agree on. I believe that once we talk these things over in the Spirit and with our understanding, we will come to a united mind, just as we always have before.

My ministry this summer has been to combat and tear down strongholds and high bulwarks that have exalted themselves against the knowledge of God. God has given me this task, and I must fulfill it in the grace and power of Christ. It is not up to me to change any of this. Mrs. Rasmussen said she was happy that she did not have such a task, but I thank God for it. Looking forward to seeing you. Let me know when you’re arriving.

Your devoted brother in Christ,

Greet Anthony and his wife.