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Word: moseman (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...woman who had been an African missionary sang "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" in a Swahili dialect. The three departing missionaries made speeches. Brother Moseman caused a little ripple of pious laughter when he said: "Wouldn't it be wonderful if the Lord called upon you all not to leave this ship and to come with us!" The Mennonites shook hands and kissed all around. Singing "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," they marched off the Deutschland. Two hours later the three missionaries were sailing off to preach God's word to black...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Mennonite Farewell | 3/5/1934 | See Source »

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