Trempealeau, Wis by David Downer

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

Trempealeau, Wis

By David Downer

Wisconsin.

AFTER my report in November, I visited the church at Liberty Pole. Remained there with Bro. Sanborn two days. Then we went to Viroqua, Vernon Co. Delivered two lectures there, the first ever given in the place. Left them desiring to hear more. I then by an urgent request went to Viola, Vernon Co., and lectured six evenings, with increasing audiences. Two ministers were there who listened with interest. I think when I return to Viola there will be some sheaves gathered in. Met once with the church at Kickapoo Center.

Nov. 31, commenced meetings at Coon Slough. Met with some opposition which had arisen since my first meetings at that place. Ministers threatened; but nothing was done until a first-day Adventist was sent for from Minnesota. When he arrived, he told the people he did not come to discuss; but staid and attended my meetings. I invited him to preach, which he did, saying nothing of the Sabbath; but outside he told the people that when I was gone, he would demolish my theory. He then left, leaving the people anxious to hear him confirm the word. Some arose, promising to keep the commandments. Others are waiting to hear both sides. I remained at Coon Slough till the 19th.

During Christmas and New Year's, met the brethren at Burns. Had an encouraging time. Preached once at Mindoro, Lacrosse Co., then came to this place. There is a bitter opposition here. The brethren are doing all in their power to spread the truth. Old difficulties will, I fear, ever debar the truth from being received here. Bro. Ingalls is a faithful worker for the cause in this place, sending publications in every direction. I shall soon close labor here and return to Vernon Co., to finish up some labor there, and then commence in new fields. May the Lord sustain his workmen in their labors in the ripening fields, that we may do his work in harmony with his will. DAVID DOWNER.