The American Missionary — Volume 48, No. 10, October, 1894 by Various
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page 40 of 97 (41%)
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I would not, I dare not, sit in Judgment upon thee,
Tho' the light on thy path be less bright than on mine, But rather come to the fulness of duty In my life as thou hast so well done in thine. * * * * * THE INDIANS. * * * * * MISSION SERVICES AT TWO KETTLE VILLAGE. BY MISS M. M. LICKORISH. The church at Two Kettle Village on the Cheyenne was dedicated May 19th. I was delighted to receive an invitation from Mr. Riggs to accompany the party from Oahe. We crossed the Missouri River in a boat, and on the other side took the carriage that had to be sent around by Pierre, an extra distance of thirty-two miles, in order to cross on the bridge. Doctor and Mr. Frederick Riggs, from Santee, now joined us, and the day being pleasant, the prairie covered with the wild flowers so abundant here, we had a most delightful drive. About one o'clock we met missionaries and delegates from all parts of the Indian field at a place previously agreed upon, and there spent a most agreeable hour in social chat, and discussing the contents of our lunch boxes. A ride over the prairie is an excellent appetizer, and missionaries so exiled most of the time from all but a few of their own race, find these occasional meetings most pleasant, but having a long |
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