The American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 05, May, 1888

"The American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 05, May, 1888" by Various is a periodical offering a window into 19th-century America, filled with insights into social justice and education. It highlights the American Missionary Association's efforts to uplift African Americans and Native Americans through schools and religious outreach. The text emphasizes the critical need for financial support to expand these programs due to the rising number of individuals requiring assistance in the South. The writing underscores the importance of acting on one's beliefs and providing aid to disadvantaged communities, covering missionary work, educational hurdles in Native American schools, and the pressing demand for resources to promote both spiritual and social progress, it paints a vivid account of the era's challenges and hopes.