| Show follow suit went unheeded until Missionary George Dykes patiently taught him the gospel principles He was baptized 26 September 1850 and recorded feltwas born again and immediately becamezealous Missionary He continued his art classes and his teacher counseled him to create national art that would exemplify the traditions and cultural history of his nation This is exemplified in his art CCA graduated asjourneyman artist in 1853 He was called to servemission and was ordainedpriest in 1853 This was an enjoyable experience and he was successful despite hostility threats CCA revised the Scandinavian hymn book He developed the gift of poetry then composed words and music for additional songs He haddelightful sense of humor that was conveyed in his poetry He was ordained an elder and planned to immigrate to Zion These plans were halted when he was called to servemission in Norway in November 1853 No protection was afforded the missionaries and he and his companions spent some time in jail While imprisoned CCA studied gospel principles and composed poetry that he wrote on the prison walls The young missionaries won the admiration of the jailors and were treated with respect district magistrate was converted and loaned money to CCA to leave for America CCA fell in love with Norway and with one of its fair daughters Elise Rosalie Haarbye He had baptized Elise and her 94 |
