Thank you for your good letter. In just one hour things have changed here. At 1 p.m. today, Br. Aslaksen submitted his resignation, which was a solid testimony of Jesus Christ whom he has determined to serve totally and undividedly for the rest of his life—perhaps as a missionary. At 2 p.m. they sent for him, and they requested that he take a few days of leave in order to discuss things with his parents before proceeding with his resignation, which was addressed to the King. He was granted leave until Sunday evening, and we have just taken him to the railway station.

At 2 p.m., just as Br. Aslaksen was talking to the commander of the Naval Academy about his resignation––which will be effective Jan. 1––Captain Kielland, who is our corps commander, telephoned the Naval Academy and summoned me to the corps office immediately. When I got there, he told me that he had been asked by the fleet admiral to find a reliable petty officer to serve in the Enlistment Office for General Seiersted. He said that he had considered Chief Gunner Winge, but since he was already spoken for by the Department of Fisheries in Idefjorden, he wanted to ask me if I was interested in this position. I would have to apply for a temporary leave of absence for two years, starting Jan. 1. The first three months I would receive full salary plus 75 kroner per month, followed by half salary plus 75 kroner per month. That would end up being approximately 8 to 9 kroner more each month than I usually make, apart from the first three months. My additional income for the two-year period would be around 380 kroner. I will be able to serve as a civilian, since it is a private position. The general’s office would be at the Naval Society, and he would be away from Horten quite often, so I would be on my own much of the time, sending letters to him for signing, etc. I thought this was a very good offer and accepted it at once. Pauline was very happy about this.

God’s leading is amazing. General Seiersted has been in Kristiansand; I’m sure you know him. It doesn’t matter to me whether I write for the General or the Admiral, and when such a nice position was offered to me, why not take it? In this way I will avoid going to sea for those two years.

I cannot say enough good about Br. Aslaksen; he is one of the few. God must have a particular purpose with him. It is amazing to hear the wisdom he has received from God. A spirit of revival accompanies him, and I believe that there is an unusual stirring among us here now.

You are welcome to come here on Saturday evening, if God leads in that way. It would have been nice to have had Aslaksen here at the same time. Karl is doing well. I asked Aslaksen to take a trip to Mjøndalen, and he wanted to go, but didn’t have enough time. His address is 55 Ullevoldsveien, Kristiania.

God has richly blessed the Bible studies. We’re having them twice a week. Send me a note if you’re coming. It’s always so blessed to speak and work together. Greet Ingerid. Thank you for the telegram. We discussed the reference you mentioned. We kept things going until midnight and had a wonderful time.

Greetings with Prov. 22:4. Pauline sends her greetings.

Yours,