The Annual Report of the A. M. A. contains the Constitution of the Association and the By-Laws of the Executive Committee. A copy will be sent free on application. * * * * * THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. * * * * * VOL. XXXVI. FEBRUARY, 1882. NO. 2 * * * * * American Missionary Association. * * * * * A portion of this number of the AMERICAN MISSIONARY is filled with a complete list of the names of the persons appointed for the current year to the missionary fields at home and abroad where this Association carries on its work. The work and the workers are earnestly commended to the sympathies and prayers of the disciples of the Lord everywhere. * * * * * THAT THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS. It is needed, and that is just why we fixed upon the amount. We are not seeking to put forth a single effort or to carry out a solitary measure not strenuously demanded by the circumstances. We think Providence has plainly indicated to us that we should enlarge our operations at some points and inaugurate new work at other points. Of this we have been doubly assured by proffered gifts for specific work that needed greatly to be done. We have accepted the gifts in faith, fully aware that by so doing we have placed ourselves under greater obligations than ever. If God, however, has moved upon the hearts of good people to provide buildings and funds for aggressive missionary endeavors, is it not evident that He designs to sustain the work in its proper development? His promises and providences surely warrant us in this belief. The funds needful for carrying out the Lord’s plans can be secured. Our concern is to understand and perform what we ought to do to obtain them. We make our appeal, first, to the churches. Is this Association on your list of charities, and does it receive attention at least once a year? Do you take the collection for it in the best way? Do you give it a place in the monthly concert? Is it remembered in the Sabbath School?