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Praying Hyde: Missionary to India
Basil Miller traces the life of John Hyde from beginning to triumphant climax. We see God moulding Hyde’s soul into an instrument t for His use. We hear John speaking the language of heaven to the eager men and women of India. Paramount in the biography is the power of prayer in the life of this great missionary. Courageously Hyde placed his petitions before God and inspired others to do the same.
In the autumn of his life this consecrated missionary to India saw the gleaming harvest of his prayers—a harvest of souls saved by the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ.
At last ‘the man who never slept’ went to be with his Saviour. But today in the Punjab, under the shadow of the Himalayas, still hovers the spirit of Praying Hyde - ‘the apostle of prayer.’
Do you desire a richer prayer life — deeper communion with God — more eloquent and soul-stirring speech with the Almighty? A thoughtful reading of this biography of Praying Hyde will prove helpful to you as you seek to develop that supreme skill of the Christian life - prayer.
In the autumn of his life this consecrated missionary to India saw the gleaming harvest of his prayers—a harvest of souls saved by the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ.
At last ‘the man who never slept’ went to be with his Saviour. But today in the Punjab, under the shadow of the Himalayas, still hovers the spirit of Praying Hyde - ‘the apostle of prayer.’
Do you desire a richer prayer life — deeper communion with God — more eloquent and soul-stirring speech with the Almighty? A thoughtful reading of this biography of Praying Hyde will prove helpful to you as you seek to develop that supreme skill of the Christian life - prayer.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2008
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About the author
Basil Miller
351 books12 followersBasil William Miller was born in Laconia, Indiana, February 26, 1897. He moved with his family to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) in 1905, and nine years later entered a small Christian college in Greenville, Texas, to earn A.B. and B.D. degrees.
After pastoring churches in Oklahoma, he was called to teach at Pasadena College in California. He married Esther Kirk and they had four children. He earned a master’s degree at the University of Southern California and five more graduate degrees—the M.A., S.T.M., Th.M., S.T.D., and Ph.D.—were earned while he was holding pastorates in San Diego, Pittsburgh, New York City, San Antonio, and Pasadena.
In 1939, Dr. Miller was involved in a serious car accident and suffered a severe concussion which kept him bedridden for a year and partially incapacitated for the next four. Then, in 1947, he suffered a heart attack. During his convalescence he began his writing career and, over a period of 35 years, produced 200 books and thousands of articles for Christian publications.
Two wartime biographies caused a publishing sensation. Martin Niemoeller: Hero of the Concentration Camp appeared in 1942 while the German pastor was still confined in Dachau. The other bookk was Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek. The Chinese leaders were at the height of their popularity and the book generated more prepublication orders than any previous Zondervan title. Some 950,000 Basil Miller books were in print by mid-1951. He had published 136 titles by 1955 and his final count probably tops 150.
Until his death on May 7, 1978, at the age of 81, he was “driven almost beyond endurance with the knowledge that there is so much to do, and so little that I can accomplish.”
After pastoring churches in Oklahoma, he was called to teach at Pasadena College in California. He married Esther Kirk and they had four children. He earned a master’s degree at the University of Southern California and five more graduate degrees—the M.A., S.T.M., Th.M., S.T.D., and Ph.D.—were earned while he was holding pastorates in San Diego, Pittsburgh, New York City, San Antonio, and Pasadena.
In 1939, Dr. Miller was involved in a serious car accident and suffered a severe concussion which kept him bedridden for a year and partially incapacitated for the next four. Then, in 1947, he suffered a heart attack. During his convalescence he began his writing career and, over a period of 35 years, produced 200 books and thousands of articles for Christian publications.
Two wartime biographies caused a publishing sensation. Martin Niemoeller: Hero of the Concentration Camp appeared in 1942 while the German pastor was still confined in Dachau. The other bookk was Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek. The Chinese leaders were at the height of their popularity and the book generated more prepublication orders than any previous Zondervan title. Some 950,000 Basil Miller books were in print by mid-1951. He had published 136 titles by 1955 and his final count probably tops 150.
Until his death on May 7, 1978, at the age of 81, he was “driven almost beyond endurance with the knowledge that there is so much to do, and so little that I can accomplish.”
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April 20, 2021
This was a hard one to rate. I loved the story of John Hyde’s life but didn’t love the writing style. Sometimes I’d get lost in the long sentences and quotes. There are probably better biographies of Mr Hyde out there. But his story is definitely worth reading!
April 2, 2023
Every Christ follower should read this
Truly a man after Gods heart! I am speechless and my heart is longing to be closer and pray deeper in Gods Spirit, to know and love Jesus and others more, I pray we all can, by Gods miraculous grace
Truly a man after Gods heart! I am speechless and my heart is longing to be closer and pray deeper in Gods Spirit, to know and love Jesus and others more, I pray we all can, by Gods miraculous grace
December 28, 2021
Story of personal dedication.
July 30, 2016
Excellent account of a true man of God! The writing style, however, was not so wonderful, hence the 4 stars rather than 5. The writing was often composed long, drawn out sentences, making it somewhat confusing at times. The language used was often a little flowery and grandiose in an unflattering and unnecessary way. Granted, that may be due to the time period in which the book was written, but even so, it seemed like it was trying too hard.
That may just be my personal opinion, however. Don't let that deter you! It's a wonderful a challenging story.
That may just be my personal opinion, however. Don't let that deter you! It's a wonderful a challenging story.
May 5, 2017
Truly inspiring man whose life sets a standard for those seeking to live a life of prayer and intercession
John Hyde's life of selfless intercession for others and his complete and total trust that God listens and responds to his prayers sets a new standard for those drawn by the Spirit to the calling to be an intercession and a watchman to the nations.
John Hyde's life of selfless intercession for others and his complete and total trust that God listens and responds to his prayers sets a new standard for those drawn by the Spirit to the calling to be an intercession and a watchman to the nations.
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