Yatton, Iowa by R. M. Kilgore

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 24, 1871

Yatton, Iowa.

By R. M. Kilgore

In consequence of a quarterly and protracted meeting, by the Methodists, I have just closed meetings near Yatton, Iowa. I began here Dec. 30, 1870, in a country school-house, with about thirty listeners the first evening. Because of the lives of some who had lived in the neighborhood, reproach was brought upon the Advent cause, and much prejudice existed. Yet the congregation increased until the house was filled, numbering on one occasion, one hundred and twenty. Good order and attention was manifested throughout.

In all, seventeen discourses were given. At the close, those who believed that the seventh day was the Sabbath of the Lord, were requested to rise, when twenty-five arose. The same was requested of those who believed that the first day was the Sabbath. None responded.

One has commenced to keep the Sabbath. Several others, I think, will in a short time. May the Lord help them.

By a unanimous vote, I was requested to return as soon as possible, and resume the meetings. With the blessing of God, and the assistance of an efficient laborer, much good can be accomplished among this people. R. M. KILGORE.

Washington, Iowa, Jan. 16, 1871.