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Again he says, "As I have elsewhere remarked, I view 
the end of the geographical feat as the beginning of the 
missionary enterprise. I take the latter term in its most 
extended signification, and include every effort made for 
the amelioration of our race. Every man in his sphere, 
either knowingly or wittingly, is performing the will of our 
Father in heaven. Men of science searching after hidden 
truths, soldiers battling for the right against tyranny, sailors 
rescuing the victims of oppression from heartless men- 
stealers, merchants teaching the nations lessons of mutual 
dependence, and many others, as well as missionaries, all 
work in the same direction, and all efforts are over-ruled for 
one glorious end." 
