Plainfield, Wis by David Downer

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 23, 1872

Plainfield, Wis.

By David Downer

I HAVE now closed my labors at Plainfield. There is a church there of seventeen members. Five who are keeping the Sabbath were not there when we organized. They intend to unite soon. One or two others have declared their intentions to keep the commandments.

March 18, went to Grand Rapids, and hired the use of a hall at five dollars an evening. The ministers turned out, took notes, and threatened to expose my false doctrine. When about ready to leave, it was reported that I dare not stay and sustain my position. I offered to discuss if any one wished to oppose me, but no one offered opposition when they found I would stay and try to sustain the positions I had taken.

I paid twenty dollars for use of the hall. One man gave me ten dollars, others contributed till my expenses were all met. I think this place will prove an important place in which to establish our faith. Many of the first men of the place urged me to stay or come again at my first convenience.

I then went to Fish Lake church and remained there till the quarterly meeting, Apr. 7. Our brethren and sisters seem to be making some progress at Fish Lake. They are trying to live down old difficulties, and walk in the light. I now go to visit the churches of Liberty Pole, Victory, and Kickapoo. May God direct us all.

DAVID DOWNER.

Plainfield, Wis., April 9, 1872.