Chapter I: Preface

The recital of incidents in human experience is always interesting to the young, and such recitals, if of a proper character, may be listened to or read with profit as well as pleasure. Especially beneficial and interesting are stories of missionary life wherein the wonderful providences of the Lord are shown. They serve to awaken faith and strengthen confidence in God, and teach many valuable lessons.

The object sought in presenting this little work to the public is to supply fresh reading matter of a wholesome character to the youth of Zion; and it is issued with the hope that its contents may stimulate faith in the heart of the reader, and assist him in his efforts to become more useful in the Kingdom of God.

Most of the events and incidents herein related are of recent occurrence, and many of them were narrated to or came under the observation of the writer while engaged in missionary labors abroad. Salt Lake City, Utah, November, 1899.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Character of Men Called as Missionaries

CHAPTER II.

First Temptation to Missionaries

CHAPTER III.

Providential Aid Received

CHAPTER IV.

Leaving Home--The Journey

CHAPTER V

First Experience in the Field

CHAPTER VI

Lack of Ability

CHAPTER VII

Miraculous Help from the Lord

CHAPTER VIII.

Presenting the Gospel to the People

CHAPTER IX

Discouraging Prospects--Pleasing Results

CHAPTER X.

Effect of Hearing the Gospel

CHAPTER XI.

Experiences in Holding Meetings

CHAPTER XII.

Divine Guidance and Protection

CHAPTER XIII.

Friends Raised up

CHAPTER XIV.

Signs that Follow Believers

CHAPTER XV.

Miscellaneous Experiences--Conclusion

Sketches of Missionary Life,