The people universally accepted John as a prophet, and they could scarcely think him mistaken in the chief article of his mission.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
Perhaps some kind of white settlement is located in the vicinity or some kind of mission.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Your fancy will follow her through the dark nights of winter, as alone she goes forth on her mission of mercy.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever