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Hudson Taylor: The Man Who Believed God
Hudson Taylor is one of the most remarkable of Christianity's heroes. A gawky, determined Yorkshire boy of commonplace origins, mediocre education, and uncertain health, Hudson Taylor lived in the assurance that under God's direction he would someday evangelize China's 400,000,000 souls. Today he is remembered both as the founder of the world-famous China Inland Mission and one of history's great men of faith. Hudson Taylor left England on September 19, 1853, and did not reach China until the spring of 1894. The long and arduous voyage, persecution, poverty and the barriers of language and culture did not deter him from his mission. Throughout a life filled with trials of all sorts, Taylor remained confident in his knowledge of God's will and of His care, even in the shadow of death.
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First published January 1, 1996
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Marshall Broomhall
98 booksMarshall B. Broomhall, 1886-1937, was a British Christian missionary to China with the China Inland Mission.
Chinese form of his name: 海恩波
Broomhall authored many books on the subject of Chinese missionary work. He was the fifth of ten children, and became the most famous son of his parents, the anti-opium trade activist and General Secretary of the China Inland Mission, Benjamin Broomhall and his wife Amelia Hudson Taylor. Broomhall was the nephew of the founder of the China Inland Mission, James Hudson Taylor, through his mother Amelia.
He escaped the Boxer Rebellion and consequent massacres by chance, having returned to England shortly before due to his wife's ill health.
Chinese form of his name: 海恩波
Broomhall authored many books on the subject of Chinese missionary work. He was the fifth of ten children, and became the most famous son of his parents, the anti-opium trade activist and General Secretary of the China Inland Mission, Benjamin Broomhall and his wife Amelia Hudson Taylor. Broomhall was the nephew of the founder of the China Inland Mission, James Hudson Taylor, through his mother Amelia.
He escaped the Boxer Rebellion and consequent massacres by chance, having returned to England shortly before due to his wife's ill health.
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January 21, 2021
Mr. Taylor went to China with no guarantee except for the promises listed in the pages of the Bible and God kept every one. He also inspired and led more than 500 other missionaries to leave England, Australia, and the USA with the same guarantee. Every single Chinese province was reached.
He was once chided that after leaving the shores of England with 100 new missionaries: "We here at home will be busy and forget you all..." to which Hudson replied, I have eight children and I have never once forgotten one of them. I know that our Heavenly Father who is infinitely more loving and caring than I, will never forget us.
He was once chided that after leaving the shores of England with 100 new missionaries: "We here at home will be busy and forget you all..." to which Hudson replied, I have eight children and I have never once forgotten one of them. I know that our Heavenly Father who is infinitely more loving and caring than I, will never forget us.
March 12, 2022
I had been wanting to read a Hudson Taylor biography for a long time. This was in the free section of Audible. I really liked getting a window into his life - the author aims to give a concise biography, focused mainly on Taylor's life and not on all the details of the mission. Hearing about Taylor's humor and family background were particularly interesting. I also appreciated the quotes about daily living and ones that showed his utter dependence on God for large and small things. His life was filled with deep joys and immense sorrows, yet he was faithful throughout and God clearly used him to affect many personally, just as he undoubtedly used him as the father of modern missions.
June 9, 2022
(3.5 stars)
This book focused on the man Hudson Taylor, rather than on his work, which I wasn't expecting. I liked how Taylor's own quotations, and bits of his theology were included throughout (lots of good lil nuggets of wisdom and things to think about)
What I disliked about this book was the narrative. It's written in a way that feels like (really boring) high school required reading. I listened to it while at work, but if I were to have read it word-for-word or given it my undivided attention, I would have quit a third of the way through.
This book focused on the man Hudson Taylor, rather than on his work, which I wasn't expecting. I liked how Taylor's own quotations, and bits of his theology were included throughout (lots of good lil nuggets of wisdom and things to think about)
What I disliked about this book was the narrative. It's written in a way that feels like (really boring) high school required reading. I listened to it while at work, but if I were to have read it word-for-word or given it my undivided attention, I would have quit a third of the way through.
November 26, 2020
Audiobook Review
As always, I marvel at the courage and endurance that men and woman of faith have, but true to the title of this book, Hudson truly embraced and lived on the Word of God. His faith is so inspiring.
The narrator has a very nasal and condescending infliction in his voice. I feel like it took a little away from the book.
As always, I marvel at the courage and endurance that men and woman of faith have, but true to the title of this book, Hudson truly embraced and lived on the Word of God. His faith is so inspiring.
The narrator has a very nasal and condescending infliction in his voice. I feel like it took a little away from the book.
May 12, 2022
Het verhaal opzich is heel mooi. Maar Marshall broomhall heeft naar mijn mening het verhaal herschreven zonder er enig karakter of emotie aan toe te voegen. Zo ging zijn vrouw aankondiging tot dood en dood in 2 zinnen. Beetje jammer..
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November 18, 2021Audible.com No rating
I was looking forward to reading a full biography about Hudson Taylor but I was unable to finish more than 5 minutes. The reader was absolutely unbearable.
I was looking forward to reading a full biography about Hudson Taylor but I was unable to finish more than 5 minutes. The reader was absolutely unbearable.
April 13, 2022
The story of this man’s life is powerful and this telling of it is one of the earliest. It’s like reading Mark when you could read Matthew (probably) but still impactful none the less. :)
June 13, 2025
Love reading about Hudson Taylor's faith and determination to serve God and serve others. Admirable!
March 6, 2024
I've read other books about Hudson Taylor. I appreciated the first part of this book because the author tells of his conflicts and frustrations with other missionaries and his sending group. The sending organization really left him in the lurch. So funny to think about that now with maybe "over the top" member care now."
I still think God threw out the mold when it came to "creating" humans. Now we are a bunch of selfish, self-centered, whimpy oafs. I am talking about "missionaries" of this contemporary time including yours truly.
I still think God threw out the mold when it came to "creating" humans. Now we are a bunch of selfish, self-centered, whimpy oafs. I am talking about "missionaries" of this contemporary time including yours truly.
March 26, 2015
This is a book about a great man. Not the opposite.
I think it was about three days ago as I was going to bed, it occurred to me that I was nearing the end of this book and would have to write a review. It must have been because I was tired knowing I'd have to write the review, began to laugh. Deeply. But not as you might usually expect someone to.
It was out of the depths of realizing facing that question of judging Hudson Taylor. After all, it was simply his own words for the most part gathered and put into a book form.
Me to judge Hudson Taylor. What a grave seriousness produced the laughter, knowing how far I came short of who this man was, and that he may right now be watching and judging me, Hebrews 12:1-7. Oh, and knowing the God whom Hudson Taylor served. He. He would be giving me a “review” on that day when we all stand before Him.
Oh that I might do just a part of what Hudson Taylor did, and love for service like he loved the people and God he gave his life for.
I would not read this book if I were you and comfortable with my life.
The Lord is seeking a man. Even now, He is seeking a man.
Would to God I might be in that company of witnesses with whom He is able to say “Well done thou good and faithful servant”.
Book detail; a combined condensed version of two books originally. The early life of Hudson Taylor, and the China Inland Missions project. Published first in 1929, some small rearrangement of chronology was made of the two books, but this condensed version is unabridged.
Not the version I heard but the only one on here. Five stars for the man and his God, not the book. An audio book, the reader had a sometimes unusual elocution.
I think it was about three days ago as I was going to bed, it occurred to me that I was nearing the end of this book and would have to write a review. It must have been because I was tired knowing I'd have to write the review, began to laugh. Deeply. But not as you might usually expect someone to.
It was out of the depths of realizing facing that question of judging Hudson Taylor. After all, it was simply his own words for the most part gathered and put into a book form.
Me to judge Hudson Taylor. What a grave seriousness produced the laughter, knowing how far I came short of who this man was, and that he may right now be watching and judging me, Hebrews 12:1-7. Oh, and knowing the God whom Hudson Taylor served. He. He would be giving me a “review” on that day when we all stand before Him.
Oh that I might do just a part of what Hudson Taylor did, and love for service like he loved the people and God he gave his life for.
I would not read this book if I were you and comfortable with my life.
The Lord is seeking a man. Even now, He is seeking a man.
Would to God I might be in that company of witnesses with whom He is able to say “Well done thou good and faithful servant”.
Book detail; a combined condensed version of two books originally. The early life of Hudson Taylor, and the China Inland Missions project. Published first in 1929, some small rearrangement of chronology was made of the two books, but this condensed version is unabridged.
Not the version I heard but the only one on here. Five stars for the man and his God, not the book. An audio book, the reader had a sometimes unusual elocution.
January 9, 2016
This is a good basic biography of Taylor which follows some of the more well known ones. I must say that I enjoyed it a lot. It's not hagiographic but also not working hard to find dirt. Just a good, balanced, tribute. I'm kind of walking away with some clear words ... Ebenezer, Yahweh Yireh, and Always Advancing!
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