Conversion of Anders (Andrew) and Bodella Paulson

They were newlyweds living in Denmark. They worked at a dairy where he made 9¢ a day and she made 6¢ a day. It was then that they were converted to the LDS Church. Having heard that the Mormon Elders speak of the streets, telling of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon, quoting James. “If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not and it shall be given him, but let him ask in faith, nothing wavering, for he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea, driven with the wind and tossed.” Next day Grandmother Poulson tried to find the scripture referred to but could not remember where it was found in the Bible, but recalled what it said, that if you prayed humbly you would receive the wisdom desired. She prayed as instructed. When she again opened her bible it was at Jas. Ch. 1 and directly over the verses 5-6 was a small bright light that moved over the lines as she read them. She was so happy that she wept with joy and closed the bible without remembering the chapter. When grandfather came home she told him of her experience. He was much disappointed that she could not tell him where it was found and finally said- “Mother let us pray again and perhaps we can find it.” With all the faith humble people could have, they did so. This same experience was repeated again to both of them. They never again forgot the chapter and verse. With study and prayer this experience converted them to the gospel as taught by the Latter Day Saints. (this event was told by Grandfather Poulson to his daughter Karenstens, who in turn related it to her son Dan, from whom it came to the writer direct.) Joy and happiness were theirs in full measure, but when it became known that they had been converted to another church their minister demanded their bible, but they refused to give it up. They were discharged from their jobs in the dairy and found it difficult to procure employment of any kind but finally did so at three cents per day. They studied the scriptures, attended all meetings possible and made preparation in due time to immigrate to Zion (Utah) as soon as possible.