Obituary by E. O. Hammond

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Feb 7, 1884

Obituary.

By E. O. Hammond

LEMON.—Died near Apple River, Ill., Dec. 22, 1883, Peter V. Lemon, aged 78 years, 3 months, and 8 days. Bro. Lemon was born in Canada, where he spent the early part of his life. In the year 1845 he was converted to Mormonism, under the labors of one of the apostles of that faith. He left his native Province, sacrificing friends and property, to join his brethren at Nauvoo, Ill. On the introduction of polygamy among them, he entered his earnest protest, and also spoke against other gross immoralities practiced by them. This brought fierce persecution, and the loss of earthly goods. Disgusted, and sadly disappointed with them, he left Nauvoo, and came to Apple River Township, where he lived until his death. About six years ago, he had an opportunity to hear the third angel's message of Rev. 14. He embraced the Sabbath, the doctrine of the soon-coming of Christ, and was an earnest advocate of the perpetuity of spiritual gifts. He did not unite with the church, and no doubt, at times erred from the truth, the infirmities of age being upon him; however, we sincerely believe he will find mercy in the day of the Lord Jesus. Remarks on the funeral occasion by the writer, from Rev. 1:18. E. O. HAMMOND.