Isaac Sharp and Asbjorn Kloster in the Faroe Islands (April – June 1862)

Journal of Isaac Sharp - May 23, 1862

Leirvik

A fine, calm, still morning, but no sunshine. In this latter respect the climate of Faroe reminds me of Shetland; in the former, the changes are, however, more rapid - sun, wind, and rain frequently following in quick succession. It was thought there were more than seventy present at Leervig (Leirvik); the meeting lasted nearly two hours; there was deep attention and some tenderness of feeling manifested, and an answer of precious and peaceful calm left no room to doubt our being rightly led to these distant isles, where, from season to season, renewed ability has been received to speak in words of warning to the sinner, and to tell to all of the striving of the Holy Spirit in the heart of man, and the gathering love and mercy of our Heavenly Father through his dear Son, who suffered on the cross for all, a sacrifice for sin.

Lambareidi

About noon we left Leervig (Leirvik), and after crossing the tossing current running fiercely off Miaveness (Mjovanes), entered the still water of Lambavig (Lambavik), and held a little meeting in the interesting vale of Lambhanghe (Lambareidi); whence, about half-past six, we proceeded on foot to the next fiord, and there took a boat for Thorshaven (Torshavn), which we reached after a favourable passage of two hours; the due prospect of a little rest at "head quarters," being very pleasant.