This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 Excerpt: ...were Shen's feelings when he became Mr. John's teacher. He soon became a Christian, and was baptized; and seeing he was a steady, hardworking man, Mr. John arranged for Shen to accompany him wherever he went, as his native friend and assistant. Soon after Mr. John settled at Hankow, Shen joined him to work, and right ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 Excerpt: ...were Shen's feelings when he became Mr. John's teacher. He soon became a Christian, and was baptized; and seeing he was a steady, hardworking man, Mr. John arranged for Shen to accompany him wherever he went, as his native friend and assistant. Soon after Mr. John settled at Hankow, Shen joined him to work, and right faithfully and sturdily he laboured for twenty-five years as a Christian evangelist, to the entire satisfaction of Mr. John. He led an exemplary Christian life, and had a strong and healthful influence on the Church at Hankow until his death in 1887. The work Shen accomplished was prodigious. Daily he spent the morning in Mr. John's study, writing books, tracts, or letters, for which Mr. John furnished the matter, and reading or expounding important native or foreign books. The afternoon he spent in the chapel, preaching, talking, or debating as the need of the moment required. He had notices posted on the chapel door, and also in various parts of Hankow, informing the people that from six to nine p.m., he would be in his vestry to converse with any on Christian subjects. He also took part in the Sunday services, and visited the out-stations to instruct inquirers and strengthen the hands of the evangelists. He was a good preacher, powerful in refuting the arguments of the learned heathen; and to Mr. John was indeed a friend beloved, and a most valuable helper. Such were the two principal men in that noble company of native missionaries who so long and so ably helped Mr. John in the Hankow mission. One has passed to his reward, the other remains to carry on the work. While active in superintending the affairs of the mission, and in vigorous itineration around Hankow, Mr. John felt much the absence of his family, and the need of sympathy and help...
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