Life and Labors of Rev. Reuben Gaylord (Classic Reprint): Home Missionary for Iowa and Nebraska and Superintendent for A H. M. S. For Nebraska and Western Iowa - Couverture souple

Mary M. Welles Gaylord

 
9781331862031: Life and Labors of Rev. Reuben Gaylord (Classic Reprint): Home Missionary for Iowa and Nebraska and Superintendent for A H. M. S. For Nebraska and Western Iowa

Synopsis

A life of faith and frontier mission that shaped early Congregational church work in the Midwest.
This nonfiction biography chronicles the devoted ministry of Reuben Gaylord, a Home Missionary who helped plant churches across Iowa and Nebraska. It traces his journey from New England roots to the early territories, showing the challenges and triumphs of building a spiritual community on the American frontier. Readers will gain a clear sense of the era, the people he served, and the lasting impact of his work.


  • Frontier ministry in new American territories and how churches were formed.

  • Correspondence, journeys, and daily life of a 19th‑century home missionary.

  • Historical context for Congregational faith and polity in Iowa and Nebraska.

  • Biographical portraits of dedication, perseverance, and community leadership.



Ideal for readers of religious history, biographies, and anyone curious about how faith communities began in the Midwest during the 1800s.

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Originally published in 1889. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

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