Meetings in Douds, Libertyville, and Cantril
By Ira J. Hankins
Douds, Libertyville, Cantril, Iowa. We held a series of meetings in a country place four miles from Douds. About twenty began to keep the Sabbath. Opposition, the most bitter, did much to help the work. Regular Sabbath meetings were established, and a Sabbath-school was organized. Last Sabbath, March 15, we met with them again and enjoyed a precious season. All are firm, and two more families have united with them. The leading man in the Methodist church, a local preacher, has recently taken his stand on the Sabbath. The doors of the church are closed against them, and at present meetings are held in a private house. All seem to have a desire to learn the truth, and walk in the increasing light. For the encouragement of the lonely ones, we wish to state that one good brother had been keeping the Sabbath here alone for more than sixteen years. Long had he prayed that the way might be opened for his neighbors to hear the truth. It is to the good influence he has ever exerted in favor of the truth, that we attribute largely the good results of this meeting. At Libertyville two families, that have long been keeping the Sabbath, were much encouraged, and a few more united with them. They meet with the friends near Douds, five miles distant. We held meetings at Cantril, and the interest and attendance were good. Had the free use of the Methodist church, and our expenses all paid. Seven began to keep the Sabbath, and we hope for others who are almost persuaded. We sold at these different places $28.00 worth of books and tracts, and obtained twenty-nine subscribers for periodicals. The Lord has given us freedom in presenting the truth, and we shall labor on trusting him for help. IRA J. HANKINS.
E. J. WAGGONER.