The American Missionary -- Volume 37 No. 2 February 1883

This issue of The American Missionary discusses the ongoing efforts of the American Missionary Association in uplifting formerly enslaved individuals Indigenous communities and immigrant populations through education and Christian teachings. Reports from mission schools particularly in the South illustrate the progress being made despite economic and social obstacles. Missionaries describe the dedication of students eager for literacy and spiritual guidance emphasizing the transformative role of education in breaking cycles of poverty and oppression. Articles also address the financial challenges faced by the association urging continued support from donors to sustain and expand these vital initiatives. The publication highlights personal accounts from missionaries working in difficult conditions reinforcing the belief that perseverance and faith will bring about social change. Discussions of racial injustice and systemic barriers serve as a call to action urging readers to remain steadfast in their commitment to humanitarian and evangelistic work.