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did they but know of it. My own purse is so light I may not do much, so I made up my mind to tell this tale out of school, hoping some one [[strikethrough]] well [[/strikethrough]] would send the church, which is trying so hard to take care of itself, the money to buy a book-case.

The Missionary Board has much to do with its funds. The work of spreading the knowledge of Christianity is one that makes heavy demands upon the resources of the Association. [[strikethrough]] Much [[/strikethrough]] Of necessity many needs must be passed by [[strikethrough]] in the distribution of funds. These private It surely is not much to ask [[/strikethrough]] these, private generousity can supply. Surely it is not much to ask out of the abundance of the fair homes that are so happily placed in the midst of civilization and Christian priveliges, that these gifts should be sent to the Indians, who wait here in the grey dawn, for the day to advance