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100 1 _aPaton, John Gibson,
_d1824-1907
245 1 0 _aJohn G. Paton, missionary to the New Hebrides, volume 1 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-02
508 _aRichard Tonsing, Brian Wilson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"John G. Paton, Missionary to the New Hebrides: An Autobiography; First Part" by John G. Paton is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the life and experiences of Paton, emphasizing his dedication to missionary work in the New Hebrides during a time of significant cultural and social challenges. As such, it serves as an inspiring testimony of his faith, trials, and his efforts to spread Christianity in a largely uncharted territory. The opening of the autobiography details Paton's early life, contextualizing his upbringing in a modest Scottish cottage and the formative experiences that fostered his spiritual convictions. He reflects on his childhood family life, detailing his parents' influence, particularly the steadfastness of his father in prayer and faith. Paton’s narrative quickly highlights his intense desire to become a missionary, and outlines his struggles through education and various jobs, culminating in his commitment to serve the Lord in foreign missions. This initial portion sets the stage for the larger tale of Paton's mission experiences that follow, showcasing both his personal growth and the societal changes occurring around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Flemming H. Revell Company, 1889
653 _aPaton, John Gibson, 1824-1907
653 _aMissionaries -- Vanuatu -- Biography
700 1 _aPierson, Arthur T.
_q(Arthur Tappan),
_d1837-1911
700 1 _aPaton, James,
_d1843-1906
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/johngpatonmissio188901pato/page/n9/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71542
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_d112268