1842-06-10-Christian Observer-Progress of Mormonism
Progress of Mormonism
Christian Observer, v21 n23, 10 June 1842, p. 89
No superstition is too gross—and no imposture too shallow and absurd to gain currency among the ignorant and neglected portions of the community. This remark, though common and trite, deserves more consideration. It is illustrated by the progress of Mormonism. It appears by such facts as we subjoin, that the work of evangelizing the less favored class of society is not yet effected, even in New England.
In Boston, a church was formed in March last of little more than 30 members; the congregation has become large, and a great many have been obliged to turn away in consequence of the crowds which attend.
In Chelsea, near Boston, a beginning has been made, and one has been baptized.
In Salem and vicinity about 70 have been baptized. In Medfield, Medway, Cape Cod, and many other places, meetings are held, and the Boston minister says there was never such a demand for preachers, or such a readiness among the people to receive the truth!
The missionaries of the prophet at Nauvoo are making progress in New Hampshire; it is said 20 were baptized in the town of Peterborough in one day; and that the Mormon church in Peterborough, Gilsom, and vicinity, numbers in all above 100.
