The American Missionary — Volume 33, No. 09, September, 1879

A snapshot of post‑Civil War reform, this September 1879 issue of the American Missionary offers a window into the nation’s zeal for charitable outreach. The pages open with a stirring verse that calls readers to strike, build, work, and pray—setting a tone of moral urgency that underlies the whole volume.

Inside, editors blend poetry with practical guidance, featuring a thoughtful piece on the role of children in mission work and a reprinted essay from the Christian Intelligencer about “Winding up a Horse.” Updates on upcoming annual meetings, financial reports, and subscription details illustrate how the Association organized its nationwide efforts, while a brief note on the organization’s leadership grounds the publication in its broader institutional network.

For listeners who enjoy historic journalism, the issue captures the language, concerns, and optimism of a period when faith‑driven groups saw social reform as a divine campaign, making it a vivid portrait of 19th‑century American mission culture.