Onawa, Iowa, June 2, 1875
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Onawa, Iowa, June 2, 1875
By Chas. L. Boyd
Bro. Kilgore having received an urgent call to labor in Iowa, I was left alone to fill our last appointments in this State. May 22, 23, I spent with the brethren near Seward. Here a church was organized, and the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s supper were celebrated. Bro. M. Hackworth was ordained elder, and Bro. E. Hackworth, deacon. It is truly encouraging to see those who but a short time since were breaking the commandments of God, now rendering obedience to them all; and those who regarded pork, tobacco, etc., as essential articles of diet, or indispensable luxuries, rejoicing that God is giving them strength to overcome these wrong habits of living, that they may present their bodies a living sacrifice to God. May 29, 30, held meetings with the Decatur church. The Lord met with us. Wrongs were confessed, and determinations expressed that this should be the commencement of better days. June 1, met with the Onawa (Iowa) church. From this place I go to the camp-meeting. Am thankful to God for these yearly gatherings. Chas. L. Boyd. Onawa, Iowa, June 2, 1875