This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ...of the moment required. He had notices posted on the chapel door, and also in various parts of Hankow, informing the people that from six to nine p.m., he would be in his vestry to converse with any on Christian subjects. He also took part in the Sunday services, and visited the out-stations to instruct ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ...of the moment required. He had notices posted on the chapel door, and also in various parts of Hankow, informing the people that from six to nine p.m., he would be in his vestry to converse with any on Christian subjects. He also took part in the Sunday services, and visited the out-stations to instruct inquirers and strengthen the hands of the evangelists. He was a good preacher, powerful in refuting the arguments of the learned heathen; and to Mr. John was indeed a friend beloved, and a most valuable helper. Such were the two principal men in that noble company of native missionaries who so long and so ably helped Mr. John in the Hankow mission. One has passed to his reward, the other remains to carry on the work. While active in superintending the affairs of the mission, and in vigorous itineration around Hankow, Mr. John felt much the absence of his family, and the need of sympathy and help from a European colleague. The oppressive heat of the summer in 1865 accentuated his feeling of isolation, and it is not surprising that he did not approve of the suggestion of friends in England, that Mrs. John should prolong her visit another year. It was indeed a joyful duty to go down to Shanghai in November to welcome his wife and youngest child. The lengthy change had wrought wonders in both, and with a thankful heart he returned to his work at Hankow. An additional source of pleasure was the arrival ii.. February, 1866, of the Eev. Evan Bryant, who had been appointed to the mission, and who entered heartily into the work necessary to prepare himself for efficient service. With Mr. John, additional help always means more work, not ease-seeking but increased opportunities to do good. He had from the commencement of the station, in 1861, cherished the...
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