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MISSION IN GERMANY 
have, by the success already realized by 
this mission, unmistakable indications of the ap- 
probation of God upon this special work, as well 
as the clearest promptings to greater and more 
vigorous efforts in the future. We recommend 
that another missionary be sent to reenforce Bro. 
Bischoff as soon as practicable, and that the Exec- 
utive Committee be empowered to appropriate to 
it whatever amount may be deemed necessary,” 
After casting about for some time the commit- 
tee appointed the Rev. Jacob Ernst and his wife 
as missionaries to Germany. 
This gentleman, though born in Germany, had 
been a resident of America for many years. He 
and his family were strongly attached to the free 
institutions of their adopted country. He had also 
recently been settled over a German congregation 
in Toledo, Ohio, and was just beginning to feel at 
home when the Board called on him to accept an 
appointment to Bavaria. After considering the 
question most prayerfully he concluded that he 
would return to his native country, and do what 
he could to bring his fellow-countrymen to the 
knowledge of Christ crucified. Accordingly he 
sailed from Hew York on the 7th of December, 
1872, and in due time arrived safely in the land of 
his nativity. 
