The American Missionary — Volume 41, No. 1, January, 1887

"The American Missionary — Volume 41, No. 1, January, 1887" by Various is a historical account and publication focused on the work of the American Missionary Association, written in the late 19th century. This volume features articles, reports, and updates on missionary efforts, education, and social reforms, primarily relating to African Americans and Native Americans in the United States. It illustrates the humanitarian efforts and the Christian influences at play during this pivotal era of American history. At the start of this volume, readers are greeted with an optimistic New Year's message highlighting gratitude for previous year’s successes. The opening portion discusses the importance of resolute contributions from church communities in support of missionary work, stressing a fundraising goal and the necessity of sustaining the missionaries' efforts. It introduces various articles that will detail reports on challenges and progress in working with African American communities and Native American tribes, including testimonies of women’s significant roles in these missions, and the pressing need for education and moral uplift within these populations. The stage is set for a comprehensive and impactful overview of the challenges and triumphs experienced by this mission in the South and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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