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“Blessed the man and woman who is able to serve cheerfully in the second rank - a big test.”

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Mary Slessor was a British missionary born on December 2, 1848, and died on January 13, 1915. She is known for her missionary work in Nigeria, where she dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the local people and promoting educational and social reforms. more

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