A GOOD IDEA.
This little missive shows the way in which one pastor works the cause of benevolence in his parish:
“Dear Friends:
The American Missionary Association is the Hand we have extended toward the seven million of colored people in the South, toward the two hundred and seventy-five thousand Indians in the West, and to the one hundred thousand Chinese on the Pacific Slope, to help lift them to Christian character and citizenship.
The accompanying leaflet shows us what the Association is doing, while the envelope is to receive the annual offering which we are to make the coming Sabbath, ——.
Shall we send a prayer with our gifts?
Faithfully yours.”
We have a supply of leaflets, collecting cards and envelopes which we will furnish gratis on order to any who request them for use in taking up contributions.
The Annual Report for 1885-’86 is now ready, and on application will be mailed to any one who wishes it.
A precious revival of religion has been enjoyed in the Atlanta University, of which a full report will be given next month.