Hudson Taylor (Men of Faith) [Mass Market Paperback]

J. Hudson Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Series: Men of Faith | Publication Date: March 1, 1987

Previously titled To China With Love, this book recounts the thrilling story of the China Inland Mission. A Men of Faith biography.

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About the Author

J. Hudson Taylor (1832-1905) was a pioneer missionary to China whose life exemplified the blessedness of union with Christ. He is credited with translating the New Testament into a Chinese dialect and founding the China Inland Mission.



His unflinching commitment to present the Gospel to the Chinese allowed him endure the long and arduous voyage, constant persecution, poverty, and almost insurmountable differences in culture and language. His writings stand as a challenge and inspiration to today's Christians from one man who allowed himself to become God's instrument.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; 2 edition (March 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871239515
• ISBN-13: 978-0871239518
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,088 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The life of faith proven, April 4, 2000

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Stephen T. Smith "smithworks.org" (Jacksonville, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hudson Taylor (Men of Faith) (Mass Market Paperback)

Hudson Taylor was the founder of the China Inland Mission. This book, part of Bethany's "Men of Faith" series, is his autobiography up to the founding of the CIM.

In this book, he shares his salvation, and how prayer had such a powerful influence in his conversion, how God led him to begin living by faith in preparation for work in China, and his training in the medical field.

He then shares about his first trip to China, and the way his mission let him down, especially in the areas of financial support and encouragement. The book also shares how he was led to dress in Chinese style clothes, much to the consternation of other foreign missionaries. However, this one step gave him more success in talking to the locals than the others had. Taylor also shares how he met up with the Scottish revivalist, William Burns, and their work together in China.

The book ends with Taylor back in England and God's leading him to found the CIM, a faith mission where all missionaries must trust God for their finances, with the first "recruits" already on their way.

This is an excellent little book, easily read, but very powerful in the demonstration of how God provides for His children. One of Taylor's mottos was, "God's work, done God's way, will never lack God's supply." It was something he and the CIM proved time and time again.

Taylor is now considered a giant among missionaries, and this autobiography, along with the many biographies written about him, ought to be read by anyone with a desire to see how God can lead a man, and provide for his every need.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Man's Story About God in His Life, October 29, 2002

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A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "What should ... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hudson Taylor (Men of Faith) (Mass Market Paperback)

Hudson Taylor's short autobiography ought to be required reading in any study of missions.

Catholic. Protestant. Evangelical. Charismatic. Everyone who is Christian and desires to serve God either through overseas missions, or in their own hometown will be inspiried to read of Taylor's humble heart and gracious service.

This could be considered a case study in prayer. Taylor did not send scores of appeal letters, newsletters, refridgerator photos. His practice was to not solicit funds, but to ask God for providence.

He endured blisters, lack of medicine, thievery, poverty on every level. He'd wait for months for resources, but the miracle of God was always there.

Written with ample selections from his personal journal, we gain insight to a man hailed as one of the greatest missionaries ever, and the foremost in China. That insight is not of a powerful speaker, dynamic personality, or shining star in the pulpit. Instead, we see an ordinary man, not so different than you or I, pressing on in faith, moving forward as God led him. God prevailed to supply him every need, though often in the last moment.

Beyond learning about Taylor, we also learn the intimate history of the founding of the China Inland Mission in 1856, and its influential growth in China. We gain a sense of the culture and interpersonal dynamics which existed in China, London, and mission leadership in general.

Because of the foundational evangelism by Taylor, China now boasts extraordinary amounts of believers despite China's present oppressive government.

I fully recommend "Hudson Taylor" by Hudson Taylor. See also the longer, two-volume Taylor biography by Howard Taylor.

Anthony Trendl
http://anthonytrendl.blogspot.com

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring a new generation, November 19, 2009

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This review is from: Hudson Taylor (Men of Faith) (Mass Market Paperback)

In this age of self indulgence and excess, it is good to ponder the lives of people who changed the world through their determinate sacrifice. Mr. Taylor does not think his work is amazing or unusual though it certainly is with our society as it's backdrop. How difficult it is for Americans, who have so much and are still besieged to want/acquire more, to see clearly the beauty and comfort of the simple, 'think of others first' life.