The American Missionary — Volume 33, No. 05, May, 1879

This edition opens with a snapshot of the American Missionary Association’s bustling network in 1879, listing its leadership, offices, and the practical details needed for supporters to stay connected. Readers hear a clear invitation to subscribe, become life members, and contribute to the cause, underscored by the organization’s transparent structure and its appeal to a nationwide audience of churches and philanthropists.

The heart of the issue turns to a pressing overseas opportunity. A recent endowment from the estate of Charles Avery is announced, earmarked for African evangelization, while the editors discuss a potential partnership with a generous English benefactor, Mr. Arthington. The pages convey the careful deliberation and hopeful prayers guiding these decisions, offering a window into the earnest, community‑driven spirit that shaped missionary work at the close of the nineteenth century.