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C S Winge’s long lost diary [ Les boken ]

Av: Rolf Torjesen



Christopher S. Winge’s long lost diary
- the missionary that found himself in love -

Introduction
This is a story that has taken its time to come forth. Christopher S. Winge’s
diary was hidden away in the Norwegian archives as evidence in a court of
law from November 1859, till just a few years ago when his great grand
daughter Dawn Hadlock found it when she was on a mission to Trondheim,
Norway.
Winge wrote in his autobiography that was published in Morgenstjernen,
September 1885
I was visited in jail and my pockets examined, but they found nought
except my diary, as the little money I earned I had hidden in the lining
of my high-top boots. I knew by experience that if I had money they
would use it for court fees. My diary was never returned to me. When I
asked for it, the sheriff replied that it belonged in the archives. That is
the reason that I today must write this account from memory.
He was constantly writing in his diary about how wonderful it will be when he
would read from it in Zion to his great love, Marie. He never got the
opportunity.
I first became involved in the summer of 1998. I had been studying up on the
history of the Kristiansand Branch, which history my uncle had tried to put
together some years earlier. There wasn’t much history to write about,
because very little had been written down. He did find out that there had been
a branch organized in 1856. My uncle has passed away now, but he had tried
very hard to find out something about the branch. Being interested in church
history on a global level, I decided to try with all the information (Internet, CDROMs) that is available today to find out something about the branch. Little by
little I started to find out some interesting things. I found that one of the
children of the first convert family became major of Logan, Utah, and that two
of the most respected pioneer painters (Weggeland and C.C.A Christensen)
had a connection with Kristiansand. I become very engaged in trying to find
something of value. I wanted to find out something about the way members
lived their daily lives and what they talked about.
In this process I had a constant prayer in my heart that if there was a diary or
a book that described missionary life in Norway in the 1850’s by a Norwegian,
I would like to get a copy. I took contact with Ole Podhorny (leader of the
seminary and institute in Norway) and asked if he had heard of any diary or
book. He said the Church archives in Salt Lake City might have something. I
also had an over night visit from the district president (from Stavanger) of

Stavanger District and his first counselor (from Bergen) I also asked if they
had any knowledge of such a diary or book, but they didn’t know of any.
Within 2 to 3 weeks of my conversation with Ole Podhorny, he called me and
told me about his daughter that was on her mission in southern Utah. She had
sent him a copy of a diary that had been written by a Norwegian missionary in
1859 in Norway, and he asked if I was interested in translating it into English.
It was a "prayer come true". Not only did I get a copy of Christopher S.
Winge’s diary, but I also found out that he had been in Kristiansand
(Christiansand) and his sweetheart was from Kristiansand.
The original diary is still in the Norwegian archives. I have taken photos of the
diary and I’m hoping also to translate the court records.
Just a little note on source material, William Mulder stated in a resent book by
James W. Ure1, that “the Scandinavian sources were so rich”, I would like to
add - if you are in Salt Lake City. There is very little history left about the
church out in the mission field, its all been sent to Utah. It can be very difficult
if not impossible to get access to historical documents that relate to the
church in Scandinavia. I have been very fortunate to have contact with some
very helpful people at the Church Archives, but for most things I would still
have to travel to Salt Lake.
(photo of diary)
I would like to thank Anne Marie Fallesen for transcribing the diary and my
wife Jeannette for helping me out, at a time when I just couldn’t find the
necessary time to complete it. I would also like to thank Elnora Rogers,
Christopher S. Winge’s grandchild that gave a copy of the diary to Ole
Podhorny’s daughter. She has also supplied me with information on her
grandfather.
I have chosen as the second title for this paper, the missionary that found
himself in love. It is quit clear that he had three “love affairs” during this time in
his life, one being Marie the other being Zion and the third was preaching the
gospel. It seems that he was true to these feelings throughout his life.
(remember to write about other things that happened in 1859, Davin, The
origin of the spices, the first oilwell etc.)
Who then was this Christopher Sigvart Winge?
He wrote in his autobiography;
I was born in Norway, in the vicinity of Drammen, the son of Syvert
Trousen and Kjersti Christoffersen, on the 11th of February, 1835. My
parents were poor but honorable, and my mother began early in my life
to teach me as best she knew how but as father was sick for several
years, it rested upon her to provide subsistence for her children. By
hard work she was able to furnish food and shelter. .

When I was 11 years of age, I started to work in a cotton factory where
I worked from six in the morning to seven in the evening, earning as
much as ten cents a day. This was even so a help to my mother, and I
was glad that each Saturday evening I could bring my few shillings
home to her. At the age of thirteen I went out among strangers to seek
a livelihood for myself. A year later I was confirmed according to the
Lutheran custom, and had a testimony at that time that I had a
wonderful knowledge of religion.
Thereafter I traveled to Drammen and commenced to learn the trade of
a shoemaker. Luckily, I started with an honest man who treated me
well for the five years I was with him. At the end of this time I
completed my apprenticeship. During these years I thought and
pondered a great deal over the fallen condition of the world. I withdrew
from all society; I had no desire to attend church because I did not
believe in their teachings. As I read in the Acts of the Apostles of the
wanderings of these holy men and their faithfulness, I thought, "Oh,
that I might have lived in their day, then would I also have been faithful
in proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and even though I was
brought before a judge and thrown into prison, I would have stood fast."
Such thoughts as these came up often in my mind; I little knew at that
time that I, in a short time, should preach Jesus of Nazareth and the
teaching which He and His Apostles and Disciples had taught, that I
would be brought before a judge, cast into prison and mocked at for
His name's sake.2
In the court records from the November 1859 court hearings from which he
lost his diary, it states that from the age of 12 he was given support from the
“poorfond” until the age of 14.3
Based on his autobiography he first meet Elders C.C.A. Christensen and
J.F.F. Dorius as missionaries in Drammen (it must have been around March
18554). He came to Stavanger in 1858 and was baptised the 17th of August
1858 by Anders Frantzen. He was ordained a priest the 1st of November
1858, an Elder the 18th of July 1859. This is up to the time he began his diary.
The diary
The diary is 15 cm high by 8 cm, and he wrote on 84 pages. The first 7 pages
are repeated from page 8. It was small enough for him to easily carry it along
with him on his travels. He could stop by the roadside and write a little. As he
writes about on page 9 of his diary.
I’m writing these words in a lovely little forest. The sky is so green and
slowly the wind is moving between the green birch trees and I’m so
found of the quiet lowliness. I’ve had a prayer and I praise You my
Father hallelujah.5

He wrote from 18 July 1859 till Nov 1859. He wrote fairly good
Norwegian/Danish, but at times he wrote in telegram still. Leaving out words
her and there.
The characteristic of Christopher S. Winge
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He was young only 24 years old.
We have a tendency to think of them as much older simply because the
photos we have of them, where taken much later in their lives.
Photo of Winge

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He was very honest (he talks much about being tempted)
He wrote;
Friday and Saturday I was at work. I was very tempted these days and
pray much. But the spirits of darkness wanted me discouraged - though
the fight and wounds soon pass by. Oh Zion, Oh Zion we need thee.6
Another place he writes;
We sang and were happy, in the evening I went home to bed. But in
the night I woke up and was very tempted. I prayed and the pressure
left me. The spirits of darkness surrounds me, though with fear and
trembling I go forward.7
He also wrote;
But many of the Saints here are discouraged and many fall away and
frivolousness is heard by many. I have walked the streets here, but
what ungodly people. Oh, I am very tempted. The weakness of the
flesh, but thanks to God that has protected me so far.8

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He was for the most part happy, but also at times sad. (good/evil)
He mentions the word happy 59 times, glad 14 times and the word sad 14
times.

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He was poetic

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He wrote about food, the weather and meetings.

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He observed that man had fallen deeply.

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He observed God was in control.

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He traveled a lot. (map of Norway)

Here are a few pages from his diary, comprising about one week of his
mission;
Sunday the 25th of September in the morning several others and I
where in Lervigen. I let the brethren speak this day and they all spoke
well. I fasted this day. Though in the afternoon it became a strange day
– many strangers. I stood up with those words, It was once again my
duty to speak to the saints this day. And what a power I was clothed
with this day. Yes, I spoke in such a way that I felt that I didn’t touch the
floor and a solemn still prevailed. Jakobsen was also clothed in power
this day. Yes, a testimony like this is a long time coming.
And later I and Iversen was at Jakobsen and ate. I had fun with a
cream cake that Jakobsen tried to hide, but I trick them to eat it. And I
was very happy this evening and went home satisfied. Got a letter from
Frantzen. He is feeling better now and a greeting from Marie and
Mother. (51) Oh, what a happy day when I’m together with her for time
and eternity. Yes, help me to be strong. Monday and Tuesday I was at
the workshop. On Tuesday evening I’m sitting and writing these words
in brother Jonas house. John and all of us have been singing and we
are very happy. I have read the newspapers and it says that I’m very
eager to present Mormonism. That’s good and I’m very happy because
of that. I have written a letter to Frantzen and mother and Marie and
expressed hope that Zion is our home, there we will no more be
separated. Oh, I’m very glad for the brethren, they are friendly towards
me now. May God help us all, Amen.
(52) Thursday the 29th of September I went to Tungeneset. There was
a storm and it rained. I called together for a meeting. Walked around
and talked with people and shared my testimony. One man was harsh
and said that I should be thrown out of the country. I went quietly on my
way. I do not want to condemn him. I walked away. I knelt down on an
empty plain, took off my hat and prayed to my God while the rain
poured down on my head. And then I felt a need to go home because
the weather got worst. And then in the evening we had a rehearsal
meeting. It was pretty good, though I’m tired, but glad that I bore them
my testimony.
Friday morning it is still a storm and raining, while I’m writing this at
brother Jonas. I have bought myself some cake for 6,5 shillings for
breakfast. I have blessed it and I'm happy that I have some bread. (53)
I will not need the congregation, God will help me. I will probably be
better off when I come home to Zion. Later I spoke to several and I was
at Jakobsen and wrote out some bills. And later I went to Lervigen and
spoke and sang. I was very happy. Oh what happiness and pleasure in
serving the Lord. Oh how happy I am to carry the message to the
people of the North. I love the beautiful Mormonism. Yes, Father bless
me with everything that is needed for my salvation. I knelt together with
my brothers and sisters and prayed sincerely. I walked calmly home
this evening. There they said that the brothers Dalhe ????? I went out

and meet them on the street. They're nice lads. We went home and
sang and were glad. (54)
Saturday the 31st of September I went aboard. I ate there. We drank
wine. I lay in bed. We talked about many things. I told them about my
mission, the whole past. They said that there were many that waited for
the message up north. I and young Dalhe have contemplating travelling
there. It will be a difficult time among the mountains in the North. Oh
God bless us. Yes, on this trip awaits great trials. Later I went up on
deck and fished. It was fun. I catch many fish. Then we went ashore.
We ate at sister Staalesen and then we went to Lervigen. They were
happy. These words I write while everybody’s sitting by my side. (55)
Now I will sing a song and praise my God.
Sunday the 1st of October was a happy day for me. We tried several
places and we held five meetings. I and the Dalhe brothers with others
went to Farstad. The weather bad and it rained. I got up but I didn’t feel
like preaching this afternoon. In the afternoon we were home. I felt very
outspoken. Yes, I testified with a loud voice to the congregation, and
everybody felt happy and a good spirit rested over the congregation.
Yes, Dahle said that he now did not fear going out with me. And then I
and John Dahle went to the foundry, where a beautiful evening was
prepared for us. We got lobster and ice-water ???? We sang the song
"A day in a lonely place", for them. (56) I testified and the spirit of God
stood by me. Yes, a man said, now I can understand the scriptures.
And a great joy was in my bosom. And then we went home for a
council meeting. Oh, what gladness and peace was present there. Yes,
God achieves much with his mercy. Brother Lars read Paul’s letter to
Timothy. I got up and explained to them about the young Timothy
destiny and death and Stephen. Loved each other. Yes, I spoke so that
I didn't feel like I touched the floor. The lights shine clearly. Stronger is
the light that is sent to earth. Dahle said, that when I spoke it felt as if it
went through both his bones and marrow. Yes, I will not forget this
evening. (57) When I read these words to my Marie in Zion, then I will
hold her tight to my heart and tell her of my joy, that I promise. Now
what will she say, I wonder if she will be happy. Later I went onboard to
Dahle and lay there that night. We sat in the cabin, and talk for a long
time about Gods work. I ordained two to the priesthood that evening.
Sister Martha gave me 6 Mark for my voyage. She’s a good sister. Yes,
joy and delight was present.
Monday I was at ….. out among the members. We were doing very
well and were happy. Received a letter from Gudmunsen. I went back
abroad, fished, drank wine, and was very happy and was in Lervigen. I
got 1 mark from Ole Johan. Talked for a long time with Malene. (58)
She cried. In the evening a Swedish travelling apprentice came and
demanded baptism, but I didn’t feel like baptizing him this evening.
Tuesday I wrote a letter to Marie and Jakobine and reassured her of
my love and the hope that one day I would hold her tight to my chest.
But Jakobine gives me many moments of grief with her nonsense and
rubbish. I’m writing these words aboard brother Dahles boat in his
cabin.

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He looked upon himself as Holy.
A little bit later a Haugianer and a drunk man came to the room and
started to talk about their religion. It was a strange conversation and
they didn’t know that I’m holy.9
Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith
Section Five 1842-43, The Gift of the Holy Ghost
We believe that the holy men of old spake as they were moved by the
Holy Ghost, and that holy men in these days speak by the same
principle;
See also D&C 49:8
"For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man; but holy men
of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." (II Peter 1:19)

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He drank tea, coffee, beer, vine and he smoked.
Monday I went to work until the afternoon and then I and brother
Frantzen wrote reports and we drank vine at sister Stålesen. She was
lying sick, but we talked of happy things. Yes, of exaltation. Brother
Frantzen laughed of little Winge. And then I ate cream milk at
Jakobsen. I was quite glad that day.10
On Wednesday the 14th of September me and brother Olsen went and
drank beer.11
In the evening we went to Madam Wold, we drank tea and then we
made rice porridge together. The next morning we got up late. When
we were going to eat dinner Jakobsen came and told us off, because
we smoked tobacco. I got very angry. I put on my jacket ……with my
raincoat on I took a long walk in the countryside I prayed to God,
forgive me and everyone – but I didn’t feel good this time because
Jakobsen involves himself in things he has no right to. (65) I went in to
madam Wold and had coffee and food. I went back to …. Jakobsen
had left. Brother ……. Is a good man, but this Jakobsen is nothing but
annoying.12
Then we got coffee and we felt better.13

Gerald Haslam as documented that in general the Scandinavian Saints were
somewhat lax in observance of the Word of Wisdom.14 This is true with regard
to Winge. In his funeral address in 1915 these remarks were made:
I know of his principal weakness (a strong appetite for smoking, which,
however, he never did in public and repeatedly tried to overcome).15

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He had a good sense of humor.

But most of all, he was preoccupied with Marie, preaching the gospel and
Zion.
I’m thinking of the day when I will build a house in Zion and when that
day arrives when Marie will give me her hand and a home is built and
I’m among Gods people (and) will sing a hallelujah for the Creator.
Yes, when I build a little place in the yard where I can pray a quiet
prayer of thanksgiving and open my heart for my God. Yes, I’m very
much longing for a home. I pray again that God will give me Marie and
that He will help us to Ephraim’s land. Oh when I walk among the very
old trees, how I then would be ??? Though now is my calling to go out
in the world and later we will receive all. Amen.16
Here he mentions his longing for Zion, together with Marie but first he has his
calling to preach the gospel and then all will be theirs.
Zion
(remember to write something about rebaptism, and the renewing of the
covenants and the US army to Utah)
In D&C 105:32 we read;
That the kingdoms of this world may be constrained to acknowledge that the
kingdom of Zion is in very deed the kingdom of our God and his Christ;
therefore, let us become subject unto her laws.
Winge fell in love with Zion, long before he arrived. I will give some examples
from his diary:
When will I come home to dear Zion where I can serve my God in
peace and rest, and there build myself a castle of rest. Oh beautiful
valley and green trees I dream of you.
(photo of vestlandet)
The evening is so beautiful, O how God has created everything so
beautiful, but mankind is so rebellious against he who will save them.
Mankind has sunken deep now, but Oh Zion you are my happy home.
Yes, the homes tranquil peace I yearn for.
I was very tempted these days and pray much. But the spirits of
darkness wanted me discouraged - though the fight and wounds soon
pass by. Oh Zion, Oh Zion we need thee.

Thou, its almost evening. Dark clouds pull the day behind the light.
Now it is morning in Zion, there they will get up to start work. Oh,
Father be with them, I’m so happy.
Oh yes, what joyous time for the young Kingdom of Zion.
Oh I praise my Great Father and I rejoice in the hope of a happy
morning when strife and wounds soon will pass.
Oh Zion, you are my Zion.
I am satisfied with my position but it is often difficult. Though, when I
come home to Zion then I shall tell them a little bit of my story,
It was a beautiful evening. I was glad and happy. And we stayed
outside in the open-air under the heavens dime arch and prayed to
God. Hand in hand I walk with them this evening, and then we talk
about Zion’s home and to live among the forest clad valleys.
Widerborg spoke of Zion and about peace and quiet in the home.
There was a party, Widerborg proposed a toast for Brigham and Zion.
Oh, I am very tempted. The weakness of the flesh, but thanks to God
that has protected me so far. Oh you great city, how will you fair when
the bassoons are blown. Oh, wretched and faithless children. Oh, I
would like to fight against all that is evil, but my thoughts go forward to
the day I shall sit-down in Zion and read this.
Many days will pass until I come home to Zion. Oh, beautiful day, I
have waited long, I will say. I wonder what I will think, when on a
beautiful day I will read these words in Zion.
Oh beautiful day, when I come home to Zion. There is happiness for
every faithful hour – Amen.
I have read the newspapers and it says that I’m very eager to present
Mormonism. That’s good and I’m very happy because of that. I have
written a letter to Frantzen and mother and Marie and expressed hope
that Zion is our home, there we will no more be separated.
I will not need the congregation, God will help me. I will probably be
better off when I come home to Zion.
We must be what God requires us to be, or else we are not his people, nor the Zion which he designs to gather
together and to build up in the latter days upon the earth.—Journal of Discourses, Vol. 24, 1884, pp. 173-178.

Yes, I spoke so that I didn't feel like I touched the floor. The lights shine
clearly. Stronger is the light that is sent to earth. Dahle said, that when I
spoke it felt as if it went through both his bones and marrow. Yes, I will
not forget this evening. (57) When I read these words to my Marie in

Zion, then I will hold her tight to my heart and tell her of my joy, that I
promise. Now what will she say, I wonder if she will be happy.
We sat under the green trees and read in “Stjernen “ about when
Brigham laid down the cornerstone for the new temple. What joy and
delight it was reading these stories. (63) All that have not gone through
the trial of fire should …………………. Place. Oh what joy to stand in
Zion’s kingdom and bear testimony. Oh how wonderful it is to stand in
Zion’s kingdom.
When will I read these words in Zion?
The phrase “Home to Zion” can rightfully be said to belong to the 1860’s.
The term “home to Zion” is most frequently used in the Journal of Discourses,
Vol. 8 for 1860. It was for the most part used by Brigham Young, which was a
favorite of Winge.
Times the term “home to Zion” is used in Journal of Discourses:
Vol. 1
Vol. 2
Vol. 3
Vol. 4
Vol. 5
Vol. 6
Vol. 7
Vol. 8
Vol. 9
Vol. 10
Vol. 11
Vol. 12
Vol. 13
Vol. 14
Vol. 15
Vol. 16
Vol. 17

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ISAIAH: PROPHET, SEER, AND POET
Isaiah: Prophet Seer Poet
Victor L. Ludlow
Isaiah: Prophet Seer Poet
Deseret Book Company
Salt Lake City, Utah
Isaiah 13-14
In summary, Isaiah concludes his first series of pronouncements upon foreign
nations with a picture of refugees from the nations gathered safely within Zion.

In spite of the judgments and destructions that he describes, Isaiah
recognizes the source for security and peace, the Lord's kingdom of Zion here
upon the earth. Those who seek for Zion will find that peace both physically
and spiritually, while those who follow the ways and king of Babylon will find
only the eternal judgments of God.17

Madsen, Truman G., The Temple In Antiquity, p. 122 - 123
1984 Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University

We have seen earlier that Israel told its national story with either of two
emphases, one mythic and the other historical. Zion as a future goal is
portrayed with either of the emphases. The mythic emphasis, which we have
just looked at, speaks of Zion as the site of the new creation with the
restoration of original harmony and life. The second emphasis, the historical,
speaks of Zion as the goal of the procession. This is the picture more familiar
to us. The children of Israel who are dispersed look forward to the day of
gathering when their oppressors will be defeated and they will be led home.
Israel in the beginning was a people led in procession from slavery to freedom
in a new land, and this movement from exile to the land and to Zion becomes
a paradigm for Israel in later periods. "But Yahweh will have mercy on Jacob
and again choose Israel. He will settle them on their land. Strangers shall join
them and cleave to the house of Jacob." (Isa. 14:1.) The historical exodus has
become a type of a life entrusted to God. The mountain is the goal of
pilgrimage, of the final rest after escape from the dominion of evil. The
mountain of God in the beginning has become the mountain of God at the
end.
Conference Report, April 1926, p.105
Afternoon Session
Elder Hugo D. E. Peterson
The people in Sweden have the spirit of gathering to Zion. While the elders
discourage them from coming out here, we cannot stop them from coming.
Their desire is to gather with their own people. I have in mind a certain
intelligent, well educated young lady, who embraced the gospel less than two
years ago. She holds a prominent position in one of the greatest
establishments in the city of Stockholm, and is drawing a large salary. She
said, "I am going to try to go out to Zion." My wife discouraged her and said,
"Do not go, sister. You will probably not get such a position there as you have
now, and you might become discouraged." She said: "Never mind what I may
get. I will do any honorable work that may be offered me for my support, but I
want to go home to Zion, that I may work in the temple of the Lord for my
dead relatives." And that is the spirit that the people generally are in
possession of in the far north.

Journal of Discourses, Vol. 4, p.94
Willford Woodruff, October 6, 1856
When I first met the train of hand-carts my soul was full, the scene was
overwhelming, our hearts were swollen, as brother Kimball said, till they felt
as though they were as big as a two bushel basket. Was it sorrow that

produced this? No, but joy; and why so? Because it looked as if the very flood
gates of deliverance were opened, and as if we could say to the starving
millions, "Come home to Zion, and improve the opportunity that is now open,
and renew your covenants, reform yourselves in your lives and conduct."

Some thoughts.
Winge was dissatisfied with the Norway he was born into, he and many with
him found it; poor, ungodly and showed no promise. Even though he had not
seen anything else but Norway, he was determined that this was not the
place. He found it wanting, he was looking and hoping for something else,
something better, something much better. He is even looking for something
more beautiful in nature than what Norway could offer. Did he know what he
was going to in Zion? and did he find it? I believe he did. From what I can see,
he seemed to achieve what he hoped for, what he prayed for and what he
dreamed of. Being a native Norwegian myself and having spent 10 years of
my life in Utah, I can understand Winge to a point. My parents immigrated to
Utah shortly after they were baptized in Norway. They experienced in many
way what other Scandinavians before had experienced, namely the language
was a handicap, there was a great difference between the has and the has
not. Even though my parents are now living in Norway, after they went back
and forth between Utah and Norway over a 17-year period. When we talk
about Utah my mother’s eyes lights up and she still feels its Zion and she will
look at my dad and have him confirm it. They still feel this way even though
they love Norway, all there children and grandchildren are in Norway, they are
active in the church and they are well of as most Norwegians are. Why are
these feeling so strong, even when they don’t want to move back to Utah, still,
Utah for them will always be Zion?
What is Zion? Is Norway more a Zion than Utah is today?
If God gave out report cards, I wonder which would get the highest grade
point average, Norway or Utah.
What would Winge say today?
What things to we react to?
My parents reacted to girls in the Salvation Army wearing short skirts.
What does Christ react to? Do we react to the same things?
Are we best in the class?
Most Norwegian members know next to nothing about the history of the
church in Norway, at the same time I think they know as much about the
church in North America as members in North America. There is so much
faithful history that would be very inspiring for the members here if only it was
available.

James W. Ure, Leaving the Fold – Candid conversations with inactive Mormons.
Signature Books, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1999, page 40.
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2

Autobiography of Elder C. S. Winge
Published in Morgenstjernen, September 1885
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Court records 5. November 1859 in Molde, Norway.
Ad R F J No 2380/59, J No 198/60, Ad T. Jktf. Jno 759/60
Presiding Jens Christopher Delphin, Sorensskriver I Romsdal
Interrogations of Christopher Winge and John Dahle.
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Andrew Jenson, History of the Scandinavian Mission, Deseret News Press ,
Salt Lake City, Utah, 1927, page 103
Thursday 21. July 1859, page 9 of Christopher S. Winge’s diary 1859,
translated by Rolf Torjesen 1999, transcribed by Anne Marie Fallesen
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Wednesday 27. July 1859, page 13 of Christopher S. Winge’s diary 1859

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Sunday 29. August 1859, page 30 of Christopher S. Winge’s diary 1859

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Tuesday 13. September 1859, page 40-41 of Christopher S. Winge’s diary 1859

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Thursday 2. November 1859, page 84 of Christopher S. Winge’s diary 1859

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Monday 25. July 1859, page 11 of Christopher S. Winge’s diary 1859

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Wednesday 14. September 1859, page 43 of Christopher S. Winge’s diary 1859

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Wednesday 12. October 1859, page 64-65 of Christopher S. Winge’s diary 1859

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Sunday 29. October 1859, page 73 of Christopher S. Winge’s diary 1859

Gerald Myron Haslam, Clash of Cultures, The Norwegian experience with Mormonism, 1842 – 1920
Peter Lang Publishing, Inc., New York 1984, page 324, no. 165

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Remarks by Elder I. C. Thoresen at the funeral of Elder C. S. Winge
Sunday, November 14, 1915, Hyrum, Utah
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Friday 23. September 1859, page 49 of Christopher S. Winge’s diary 1859

Victor L. Ludlow, Isaiah: Prophet Seer Poet
Deseret Book Company,Salt Lake City, Utah