# Lehre und Wehre_St. Louis Missouri_October 1863_S309
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Literary Notices. 309

...has done far more than we ask or understand, and that we must strive most earnestly to establish among us, now and in time to come, ever more and more the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. For us too these days must count among the most joyful we have had. — In the same spirit Past. H. A. Preus also spoke, and added that for his part, although he knew that he had had in view only the best interest of the kingdom of God and had in truth contended only for what was true and right, he asked forgiveness for much in which he might have sinned through unsuitable and unfriendly language. — Past. Ottesen agreed with this. Past. Koren likewise confessed that he might have sinned both from unclearness in doctrine and from want of wisdom and love, and in particular he asked Past. Rasmusen's forgiveness for having often sinned against him by thinking ill of him.

Finally the minutes were read and accepted by all. Thereupon the assembly was closed with the singing of the 91st Psalm and with thanks and prayer to God.

Holden, Minn., June 21, 1862.
Laur. Larsen, Secretary.

When, in the reading of the minutes, the point was reached where slavery was spoken of, Past. Rasmusen asked leave to declare that he was now entirely clear on this point and fully agreed with the declaration of the ministers at the synod at Rock Prairie. On the same occasion Past. Fjeld stated that he no longer dared to oppose our doctrine concerning slavery, though he was not yet quite clear on the matter.

After the synod had heard the proceedings of the Holden meeting read, it resolved unanimously to receive the three pastors into our synod, whereupon the chairman, in the name of the assembly, first thanked God for the great joy he had thereby granted us, and then bade the newly received brethren a hearty welcome."

(To be continued.)

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Literary Notices.

From the C. H. Beck bookshop in Nördlingen there has just appeared:

Die Geschichte des Pietismus [The History of Pietism], by H. Schmid, Doctor and Professor of Theology at Erlangen. 32 sheets, large octavo, paperbound. Price 2 thalers, or 3 florins 30 kreuzer Rhenish.

From Justus Naumann in Leipzig and Dresden there is appearing:

Saat auf Hoffnung [Seed Sown in Hope]. A journal for the church's mission to Israel, in quarterly issues, edited by Prof. Dr. Delitzsch and Pastor Becker. Price for the annual volume of 4 issues, 10 groschen.