Clayton Co., Iowa by C. A. Washburn; F. A. Barlow

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 29, 1875

Clayton Co., Iowa.

By C. A. Washburn; F. A. Barlow

We began meetings at this place June 30. At first the weather was rainy and unpleasant. We began with a congregation of about two hundred which has been about our average. We have given twenty-three lectures, and held three meetings. The brethren and sisters came in from Waukon and West Union, and met with us last Sabbath, the 17th. The meeting was well attended, and we enjoyed a good degree of the Spirit of God. It encourages our hearts to have those of like precious faith meet with us. We know that we have passed from death unto life because we love the brethren.

The interest is on the increase. We are now discussing the Sabbath question. The people from the first have been very friendly. A few have already decided to keep all the commandments, and many more are in the valley of decision, and waiting to hear their minister, who occupies our tent this (Monday) evening. The kindness of the people reduces our expenses to almost nothing. Our health and courage were never better.

C. A. WASHBURN, F. A. BARLOW.

Hardin, Clayton Co., Iowa, July 12, 1875.