Biography of James Hudson Taylor~ Dr & Mrs Howard Taylor. 1st HbDj 1965 in MELB

Description: A biography of the famous missionary, James Hudson Taylor. His unbreakable faith in God during a life dedicated to reaching China's millions with the Gospel has been a lasting inspiration to many. This autobiography of the founder of the China Inland Mission and his Christian Missionary endeavors in the late 19th century is an inspiring autobiography to rely on God the Father to answer prayers. James Hudson Taylor is widely regarded as one of the important and influential missionaries of all time, and certainly one of the most significant missionaries to China in the 19th century. “He was a spiritual giant who built an enduring enterprise by faith and prayer” (Kane 197). His reputation rests largely upon the founding of the China Inland Mission, which became the largest missionary organization in China by the time of his death in 1905. Behind this organisation, however, lay the character and conduct of its founder, surely a remarkable Christian leader by any standard of measurement, though not without weaknesses and failings. About the AuthorFrederick Howard Taylor a.k.a. F. Howard Taylor (25 November 1862 – 15 August 1946), was a British pioneer Protestant Christian missionary to China, author, speaker and second son of James Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission, and Maria Jane Dyer. Howard Taylor was three when his father founded the China Inland Mission. He was born in London during his parents’ first furlough in England together. In 1866 at the age of four he was taken with his parents, 3 siblings and sixteen other missionaries to China aboard the Lammermuir (clipper) as part of the famous Lammermuir Party. During the 4-month long voyage the ship was nearly wrecked by 2 typhoons. His sister, Grace Dyer Taylor died of meningitis the first year. When he was six the family was nearly killed by a rioting mob during the Yangzhou riot in 1868. Finally in 1870 he was sent home with his surviving siblings with Emily Blatchley to live in London, separated from his parents. His mother died in China soon after they arrived home in 1870. Like his father, he enrolled in the Royal London Hospital medical college, completing his diploma in 1888. Hudson Taylor lived to see his son, Howard follow in his footsteps to become a medical missionary to China. He received Doctor of Medicine from London University and subsequently became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons as well as a Member of the Royal College of Physicians. He was an extremely capable student and received three high honors in his postgraduate studies. Howard Taylor always had a close relationship with his father. 1888 was a special year for both men. Hudson Taylor was on his first tour in North America sharing the missionary needs in China. Howard Taylor had taken three months leave to go along, having just ended his year of medical and surgical appointments. Howard Taylor showed a deep interest to go to China long term. Hearing his father speak at various meetings, particularly to young students, had a profound influence on Howard. On 15 October 1889, at a Missionary Convention organized by the Students Foreign Missionary Union more than 1500 students attended. Of these, 152 signed the pledge, "it is my earnest hope, if God permit, to engage in foreign missionary work." The first name in the book of members reads, " Taylor, F Howard, MD, MRCP, FRCS (England), the London Hospital."Very Interesting read!ReviewsHe totally depended on god! …. Wonderful person and an inspiring book! An inspiring read! ... It is very stimulating to read about this man who had a burning desire to do what he felt called to do and to see how all his needs were met through prayer and dependence upon God. China was irrevocably impacted through one man's vision and this impact continues today in the lives of millions. Hudson Taylor served an amazing god! …. This is the most amazing and influential book I have ever read! I have already read it three times and will forever be grateful to YHWH for His monumental work in the life of James Hudson Taylor. This should be a must read for every believer in Christ as Saviour. Inspiring .. This was a really thorough insight into the work of God in and through one man, how he grew up to become a missionary in China and against all odds (financial, physical, spiritual) to establish the China Inland Mission. It showed the sacrifices he and many others made for the sake of the message that they wanted to share: he lost his wife, three of his children and spent much time alone and away from his family in order to tell those who did not know about the message of Jesus Christ. In this book, there is no sense of the missionary as a coloniser, rather Hudson Taylor and his fellow missionaries assimilated the national dress and food in order to identify with the Chinese people. We might think the days of mission work like this are coming to a close, but maybe we have a LOT to learn from these forerunners about how we reach out to the needy around us today. Getting alongside, walking in their shoes and sharing what we know about God - not in a bid to "covert" or "control", but to simply give them the opportunity to see for themselves the message of the Bible and, using the evidence, decide whether it is true. Highly recommended!! ….. I have had this book and now have the two volumes it was abridged from. It is the most faith-building book I know. I have read it several times including to my children at devotions. I recommend it highly. GREAT BOOK!! …. Someone lent me this book some time ago and I enjoyed it so much I decided to buy my own used copy as I believe it is now out of print. It is a really interesting biography of John Hudson Taylor, written almost in the style of a novel so is not just dry facts but a journey with a very inspiring man. I can really recommend it. Insightful. Shocking. Sobering. Challenging! Humbling! God honouring! .... Every Christian, yes every Christian, irrespective of theology or denomination should read this account to the life and service of James Hudson Taylor. Written by a relative with access to Taylor's private and public papers and letters this condensed book (originally 2 volumes) really does give a 'fly on the wall' insight into Hudson Taylor and his spirituality. While many (as I don't) won't agree with his acceptance and spread of 'Keswick teaching' we all have to stand back and see how the Lord used a single man to reach millions of Chinese people, even when the 'establishment' at best doubted and at worst opposed!Taylor was preeminently a man of faith, who believed in his God, in God's word and in God's ability to provide, if it be his will. His most famous quote is probably, "Let us see that we keep God before our eyes; that we walk in His ways and seek to please and glorify Him in everything, great and small. Depend upon it, God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supplies." However, you will find many apt statements in his diaries and correspondence in this wee book.If you are already involved in the Lord's work or are considering being involved in the Lord's work in whatever capacity, please, please read this book first and then reassess if you still want to serve the Lord!A humbling 5-star read! The Power of Earnest Prayer ... An excellent book outlining the faithfulness of God in answering the earnest, unselfish prayers of His people. A worthwhile read! A truly inspirational book. ... Whilst the language is a bit dated this book is really challenging to the modern day Christian. The dedication to the work of preaching the gospel, the expectation and endurance of suffering, the sacrificial lives of those who sailed out to China, the repeated priority of prayer first, then action, then finances all fly in the face of the Western Christian life which makes it all the poorer for it. What a remarkable work, especially the single women who went out alone to set up new mission spaces where no foreigner had been before. Encouraging, challenging and really inspiring. Absolutely wonderful biography ... of one of the greatest modern missionaries. This book is very detailed and expressive, and therefore, it took a lot of time to fully read and digest. However, the time was worth it, as the details paint an authentic picture of the ups and downs of a Christian disciple's life, as well as the birth of a mission agency. From personal experience, anyone who wishes to grow deeply and honestly will glean much from this book. FIVE STARS!! …. great man, great story, great blessingCOLLECTABLE ! WHY do ebayers buy from US?Because you KNOW what you're getting. My close up photos are of the actual item & form part of my description!! POSTAGE IS $12.90 WITHIN AUSTRALIAWe pack your books with care - using secure, lightweight, waterproof packaging to ensure that they are well protected in transit.*All items will be shipped within 3 business days of receipt of payment. Payment can be made by Direct Deposit Bank Transfer or Paypal. Check out my other items- *Buyer to make contact within 3 days of auction end and payment within 5 days. *Cash on pick up is fine. *Bank deposit & PAYPAL available. *Any questions? Just ask! 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