Peru, Iowa by D. M. CARRIGHT

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 10, 1871

Peru, Iowa.

By D. M. CARRIGHT

Peru is nine miles south-east of Winterset. It is a very small place—fifteen or twenty houses only—but is in a good farming district. During the tent-meeting at Winterset, some here became interested, who urged us to come and lecture to them. So, as soon as the way opened, we came. There is one meeting-house in the place owned by the Christian denomination. It was believed that we could have this house; but when it came to the test, a few ruling members objected, and stated a very bitter feeling against us and those wishing us to come. A large, new school-house, just finished, was opened to us; so we lost nothing, while our enemies have turned many of the church against them, by their unchristian course.

The first five days, we had excellent weather and good roads. A good interest was manifested. People came from several miles around, and the congregations increased up to that time. Then the weather turned exceedingly cold, so much so, that none could come with teams. This weather has lasted over one week now, and has cut our congregations down very small. But we are hoping every day for a change. Those who have attended, seem nearly all satisfied. Have spoken a few times, on the Sabbath; but so far as we know, only a few have decided to keep it—perhaps five or six.

Christianity is evidently at a very low ebb here. Unity and brotherly love appear to be very scarce. We still hope to accomplish some good. Times are exceedingly hard, hence we sell but few books. Bro. Gifford, one of their trustees and deacons, kindly entertains us while we are here. D. M. CARRIGHT.