"A Retrospect" by James Hudson Taylor is a biographical narrative where the author reflects on his life's spiritual path and missionary work. He recounts his early years, conversion, and how he established the China Inland Mission. The narrative emphasizes the importance of prayer, personal faith, and trusting in a higher power while doing missionary work. The reader learns about Taylor's upbringing, challenges with his faith, and the events that motivated him to commit his life to missionary work in China. He shares accounts of answered prayers and discusses the role of his parents’ faith in his spiritual development. Taylor also reflects on the difficulties he faced, such as illness and financial struggles, and how he believes these were overcome through divine assistance, highlighting the intense spiritual preparation and the impact of faith on his work.
A Retrospect
By James Hudson Taylor
Witness the gripping story of a man who overcomes personal struggles and relies on faith when faced with challenges to become a life-long missionary.
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About the AuthorJames Hudson Taylor was a British Baptist Christian missionary to China and founder of the China Inland Mission. Taylor spent 54 years in China. The society that he began was responsible for bringing over 800 missionaries to the country who started 125 schools and directly resulted in 20,000 Christian conversions, as well as the establishment of more than 300 stations of work with more than 499 local helpers in all 18 provinces.
James Hudson Taylor was a British Baptist Christian missionary to China and founder of the China Inland Mission. Taylor spent 54 years in China. The society that he began was responsible for bringing over 800 missionaries to the country who started 125 schools and directly resulted in 20,000 Christian conversions, as well as the establishment of more than 300 stations of work with more than 499 local helpers in all 18 provinces.
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