Peru. Ecuador. and Chile were largely devastated by a violent earthquake, which destroyed several large cities along the coast. It as reported that between 30,000 and 60,000 people lost their lives.
“If God give thee not only earth but heaven, that thou shouldest rule over sun, moon, and stars, and have rule over the highest of the sons of men, it would not be enough to satisfy thee, except thou hadst God himself.”
–Jeremiah Burroughs, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment