02371cam a22003013u 4500 26744 UtSlPG 20260610133618.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Taylor, James Hudson, 1832-1905 A Retrospect Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-01 Produced by Free Elf, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Music files created by Linda Cantoni.(This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Full-color map generously provided by The Missionary E-texts Archive at http://www.missionaryetexts.org "A Retrospect" by James Hudson Taylor is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the personal experiences and reflections of Hudson Taylor, a prominent Christian missionary, as he recounts his early life, conversion, and the establishment of the China Inland Mission. The text serves to highlight the significance of prayer, faith, and reliance on divine providence in missionary work, making it an inspiring read for those interested in missionary history or spiritual biographies. The opening of the book sets the stage by detailing Taylor's upbringing, his struggles with faith, and the pivotal moments that led him to dedicate his life to serving as a missionary in China. He shares vivid anecdotes demonstrating the power of prayer and the influence of his parents’ faith in shaping his own spiritual journey. Taylor reflects on the challenges he faced, including illness and financial hardship, but emphasizes the role of divine intervention in overcoming these obstacles. The narrative invites readers to understand the intensive spiritualPreparation for service and the profound impact of faith on his mission work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Missions -- China https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26744 67653 67653