Meetings at Monroe, Iowa by Dudley Marvin Canright

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 15, 1870

Meetings at Monroe, Iowa.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

All the circumstances were very favorable for this meeting. The weather was fine, and the roads the best they had been this fall. Our brethren improved the opportunity, and we had a good turnout for this section, most of the churches being well represented. Some came over seventy miles. By the good blessing of the Lord, we have obtained the use of a convenient little church, which we shall occupy for the future. The church here is young in the cause, and very much needed such a meeting. The churches around have had but little labor for a long time, hence they appreciated the privilege. Our prayer and social meetings were good, especially on Sunday, when all hearts seemed touched. The spirit of the Lord was manifestly present. Many wept. It was a precious season. The Lord gave me some freedom in preaching the word, and we felt that it was sowing seed on good ground. We hope to enjoy many more such meetings in this section.

Quite a number of books were taken by the brethren for distribution. We think that this meeting will help all, and especially benefit the church at Monroe. All expressed themselves as greatly encouraged, strengthened, and established, in the work. For this we feel thankful. Some of the time, things have been discouraging here; but for the last few months, the cause has brightened up much, and we feel thankful to God for it. The people outside also appear more friendly than before. All this makes us thankful to the Lord.

After due consideration, the following resolutions were passed:

Resolved, That we think that Knoxville would be a good place for a camp-meeting, early next spring, and that if one is held there, we will do all in our power to sustain it with our presence and our means.

Resolved, That we believe it is the duty of the churches and scattered brethren and sisters in this section to sustain a general meeting among themselves as often as once in two months, and that we pledge ourselves to make all reasonable effort to do so.

Our next monthly meeting will be held at Knoxville, about the first of January. On Monday, quite a number of brethren stayed and helped me, both with their hands and their teams, in my work on my place, preparing to plaster my house, building fence, &c. Next week I expect to leave home again, to labor all winter. My address is always Monroe, Iowa. We hope to be remembered in the prayers of all our brethren.

D. M. CANRIGHT.

Monroe, Iowa.