Author : J. M. Thoburn
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ISBN 13 : 9781331872566
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (725 download)
Book Synopsis My Missionary Apprenticeship (Classic Reprint) by : J. M. Thoburn
Download or read book My Missionary Apprenticeship (Classic Reprint) written by J. M. Thoburn and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-20 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from My Missionary Apprenticeship The writer of the following sketches began his work as a missionary in 1859, and consequently is now finishing a term of twenty-five years' service. He does not yet, however, regard himself as a veteran by any means, nor does he for a moment suppose that there is any thing in the record of these years which of itself would deserve more than a passing notice. The incidents related are neither striking nor startling in character, and are only spread before the public because it is hoped that they may serve as illustrations of missionary work and missionary life. While many books have been written on missions and missionary work, it has long been felt by many interested in this cause, that it is difficult to get a clear inside view of missionary life. God's call to the youthful messenger, the guiding hand that leads him forth, the new life in a strange land, the lessons which have to be learned, and the work which has to be done; the manner of working, the adaptations made to the peculiar character of the people, the laying of foundations, and the erection of spiritual temples; - all these things are but imperfectly understood by the mass of those who are interested in missionary work, and all information bearing upon these points is pretty sure to be received, not only willingly, but eagerly. It is in the hope of meeting this felt want, and at the same time bringing our missionary work nearer to our friends at home, especially the young men and women of the Church, that these sketches have been written. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
