Report from Bro. Downer.
By David Downer
My labors have been reported in connection with Eld. Sanborn’s, until our work closed with the tent. I then remained at Liberty Pole until Oct. 5; there are about fifteen more now keeping the Sabbath than when the tent left. Oct. 5, having an urgent call from Burns, I complied, and arrived there the 6th; preached four sermons, and think my visit was timely. I then returned to Liberty Pole, and spoke three times; then went to Victory, and delivered six lectures to a large and increasing audience. At the close, I called for all who would obey the truth with the brethren, to arise. Over ten stood up. Our parting with the church here was a touching one. I here met Bro. McKosky, from Coon Slough, who has commenced keeping the Sabbath from reading our works. I could not refuse his entreaties for help, and so went to his place. Could only stay three evenings. I spoke on the perpetuity of the law and Sabbath, then answered objections. I never had a more attentive audience. At my last lecture, I called upon all who believed that the Sabbath is binding to arise, when two-thirds of the audience arose. Thirteen are now keeping the Sabbath, as I have just learned. I then went to Bad Axe Valley, and lectured eight evenings. The people were greatly interested; many I think will obey. One, a physician, was much interested, and bought largely of our publications. I intend to return as soon as Bro. Sanborn comes back. Some desired baptism. I think I never saw the truth have more effect on the people than now. The way opens in every direction. I have now thirteen urgent calls for help. Oh! that God would stir up his slumbering church, that we all may be prepared for the events awaiting us. DAVID DOWNER. Victory, Wis., Nov. 11, 1870.