p. 118 | Central Iowa Tent by A. Kilgore

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 14, 1875

Central Iowa Tent.

By A. Kilgore

Six weeks ago, the tent was pitched in this place. An earnest, energetic effort has been put forth, and, as the result, about thirty are keeping the Sabbath. Many of these never had made a profession of religion; others have been led by the light they have received to more fully give their hearts to the Lord, and to more understandingly accept Christ as their Saviour, by receiving the truths of the third angel’s message. Many are convinced of duty, yet hesitate to decide. With few exceptions, all who have heard what has been spoken acknowledge the truth of our positions.

Presentiments in the minds of some here seem to have prepared them to hear and obey the truth. We believe the Lord guided his ministers to this place in answer to prayer. The people generally are very friendly and hospitable, and by their liberality our expenses have been greatly reduced. May the Lord reward and bless them. The weather is very cold for tent work, but with the tent closed as closely as possible, a good heating stove set up in it, and good backs to all the seats, it is made quite comfortable, and even attractive. The interest still seems to be good. The congregations average about one hundred. How long we shall remain here is undecided. The ministers of the place, thus far, have made no public effort to oppose the doctrines preached in the tent.

On account of business, Bro. McCoy was called home a short time ago, and the burden of the work now falls on my brother. Pray that fruit of the effort put forth at this place may be seen in the kingdom of God. A. KILGORE. Nevada, Oct. 1, 1875.