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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 14, 1871

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 37, No. 9.

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D. M. CANRIGHT

By Dudley Marvin Canright

Iowa.

Jan. 17, myself and wife rode sixteen miles to Monroe, Iowa, through the bitter cold. In the evening the friends all came together at sister Stern’s good home, and I talked to them about some points of doctrine on which some difference of opinion had been held by them. The good Spirit of God seemed to be present. All manifested a teachable spirit, and were willing to learn, and to see their errors when pointed out. This increased our confidence in them, and love for them. Another family has lately come out on the truth there. I think the cause at Monroe is brightening up. Hindering causes are being removed, the chaff has blown away. May humility and unity prevail among us.
Jan. 19 and 20, rode sixty miles to Peru. Had an appointment at the school-house for the evening; but the Methodists put in an appointment over ours, and arrogantly crowded us out. We hastily fixed up our own house, and held meetings there. I spoke six times, and had a good attendance. A good work is being done here. Some fifteen whole families, besides several in other families, are keeping the Sabbath. Our Sabbath-school and Bible-class numbered fifty-four. On Tuesday evening, above fifty came together at father Reed’s, and we enjoyed a pleasant time practicing singing. Bro. Larimer, a teacher of singing, will instruct them. The truth has a firm hold on a large class here, and we still hope for many others. Was sorry to leave so soon.
Jan. 27, Bro. Harford took me to Adel. Stayed till Tuesday. Preached three times in the Court House. Some interest. Had several good meetings with the brethren and sisters. Some new converts are coming in. Organized a church of ten members, and raised the S. B. $26. We think the cause is coming up here. We love this little church, and hope that unity and zeal may dwell with them.
Tuesday evening, enjoyed a good prayer-meeting with about twenty of the friends at Monroe. A great change for the better has taken place with this church, for which we thank God.

D. M. CANRIGHT

Battle Creek, Mich.