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Hudson Taylor and the China Inland Mission #2
Hudson Taylor and the China Inland Mission: Volume 2: The Growth of a Work of God
THE founder of the China Inland Mission was a physician J. Hudson Taylor, a man full of the Holy Ghost and of faith, of entire surrender to God and His call, of great selfdenial, heartfelt compassion, rare power in prayer, marvellous organising faculty, energetic initiative, indefatigable perseverance, and of astonishing influence with men, and withal of childlike humility."
PROFESSOR WARNECK.
" Surely never was man better fitted for his work than he for the difficult undertaking of founding and conducting a great interdenominational and international mission in million-peopled China. The China Inland Mission was conceived in his soul, and every stage of its advance sprung from his personal exertions. In the quiet of his heart, in deep unutterable communings with God, the mission had its origin, and it remains his memorial. On that noble monument, not of perishable marble, and in characters not of man's inditing, his name is written. - His dust sleeps now in China. Silence has fallen on the lips which long pleaded China's cause, but the effects of the plea remain in the conversion of thousands called out of heathen darkness into. God's marvellous light, and the
existence of a mission whose present influence and future growth are beyond our powers b estimate. To God be all the glory.
The missionary spirit is the spirit of Jesus, the spirit of the Incarnation and the Cross. , Not then to the instrument
of the Master, however dear, however noble, but to the Master Himself be all the praise, Who lives to carry on by His own unfailing resources and chosen instrumentalities His work of the redemption of a fallen world, to the high and glorious issues of His eternal Kingdom."
PROFESSOR WARNECK.
" Surely never was man better fitted for his work than he for the difficult undertaking of founding and conducting a great interdenominational and international mission in million-peopled China. The China Inland Mission was conceived in his soul, and every stage of its advance sprung from his personal exertions. In the quiet of his heart, in deep unutterable communings with God, the mission had its origin, and it remains his memorial. On that noble monument, not of perishable marble, and in characters not of man's inditing, his name is written. - His dust sleeps now in China. Silence has fallen on the lips which long pleaded China's cause, but the effects of the plea remain in the conversion of thousands called out of heathen darkness into. God's marvellous light, and the
existence of a mission whose present influence and future growth are beyond our powers b estimate. To God be all the glory.
The missionary spirit is the spirit of Jesus, the spirit of the Incarnation and the Cross. , Not then to the instrument
of the Master, however dear, however noble, but to the Master Himself be all the praise, Who lives to carry on by His own unfailing resources and chosen instrumentalities His work of the redemption of a fallen world, to the high and glorious issues of His eternal Kingdom."
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F. Howard Taylor
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Frederick 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."
Frederick 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."
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February 6, 2024
Excellent! This first volume is about Mr. Taylor's up bringing and his call to China. The second volume is about him, his family and the establishment of the China Inland Mission. Highly recommend both volumes for any Christ follower who has a desire to go deep with God.
May 4, 2017
Powerful end of the story of Taylor's life and work. These two books have profoundly stirred my faith in the God works wonders among the nations through weak men who depend on Him.
Unlike the first volume, it was a challenge to get all the way through this second volume. This volume lacks continuity, leaving the main trail of Taylor's life to expound on other people and the student volunteer movement, and allot of unnecessary details.
I've read the much highly abridged version of these two volumes several times, but felt like I missed much that's included in these volumes. Yet these two volumes are lengthy and difficult for the average ready. Thus, I believe it would be helpful to have a one volume abridged version of these two, maybe 40% of the first volume and 20% of the second into a 600 page book. Maybe someone will take on this work and make these precious accounts of God's work more accessible to the average Christian.
Unlike the first volume, it was a challenge to get all the way through this second volume. This volume lacks continuity, leaving the main trail of Taylor's life to expound on other people and the student volunteer movement, and allot of unnecessary details.
I've read the much highly abridged version of these two volumes several times, but felt like I missed much that's included in these volumes. Yet these two volumes are lengthy and difficult for the average ready. Thus, I believe it would be helpful to have a one volume abridged version of these two, maybe 40% of the first volume and 20% of the second into a 600 page book. Maybe someone will take on this work and make these precious accounts of God's work more accessible to the average Christian.
August 16, 2024
From last November to this August, I have proofread and edited the Chinese translation of Hudson Taylor's two-volume work, and finally completed this one-million-word project. This has been a truly blessed experience. Many books address the depression and anxiety faced by modern missionaries, the efforts of mission organizations to ensure a comfortable lifestyle for advanced countries' missionaries, and the demystification of their heroic image. In contrast, it is refreshing to see the spirit of missionaries from Hudson Taylor's era, who fully relied on God for provision and protection. They abandoned personal comforts, lived among locals, and faced racial discrimination, insults, and persecution. Aren't these the costs we should consider before we start "building houses"? Hudson Taylor's love for the Chinese people humbles me. While I often feel that some issues in this nation seem insurmountable, I am reminded that this is largely due to a lack of the gospel and awareness of Jesus.
January 22, 2021
The second of a two-part biography, The Growth of a Work of God tells the remarkable story of Hudson Taylor’s China Inland Mission (CIM). This biography is by-far the most enjoyable and edifying that I’ve ever read.
Like the first part of this biography, this book is filled with letters of correspondence giving access into some of the deeper parts of Taylor’s inner life and fellowship with the Lord. Asides from learning about the incredible growth and blessing that sprung from the CIM to thousands in China, this book also contains hundreds of gems and insight regarding a variety of topics from lessons on prayer, feeding on God’s Word, and abiding in Christ to mission organization and leadership.
Every Christian should read this biography!
Like the first part of this biography, this book is filled with letters of correspondence giving access into some of the deeper parts of Taylor’s inner life and fellowship with the Lord. Asides from learning about the incredible growth and blessing that sprung from the CIM to thousands in China, this book also contains hundreds of gems and insight regarding a variety of topics from lessons on prayer, feeding on God’s Word, and abiding in Christ to mission organization and leadership.
Every Christian should read this biography!
April 18, 2016
Along with volume one, which accounts for Taylor's childhood years and the beginning of his work in China, this collection should top the list of anyone interested in the history of foreign missions. While the massive work (around 1,000 pages) is a serious undertaking, it is well worth the effort as one sees the power of God's hand on display at every turn.
May 8, 2025
Detailed account of the life and work of the man and the early history of the CIM. Sometimes difficult, but a rewarding read.
June 30, 2017
What can I say other than 'outstanding'? What a testimony of faith and trust in God, and a desire for the gospel to be proclaimed, this man had.
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