Hudson Taylor and the China inland mission;: The growth of a work of God,

Hudson Taylor and the China Inland Mission #2

by Hudson Taylor

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 theexistence 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 instrumentof 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."

Genres: Biography, Christian, Nonfiction, History

Hardcover

First published June 19, 2010

Reviews

[Joy Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[M.J. Hancock · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Rosicruz Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Reese Walling · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

Detailed account of the life and work of the man and the early history of the CIM. Sometimes difficult, but a rewarding read.

[Tori Samar · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.