"I belong to no denomination; I belong to Christ. Here, there are no British or Chinese, only souls in need of the Gospel. The language barrier is immense, but the love of Christ can penetrate any tongue."
"Life is so short and fleeting; only what is done for Christ will last forever."
— C.T. Studd
Source: Only One Life
One life, Christ, forever
Views: 83
"If you ask me why I left the comfortable environment of Britain to come to China, I can only tell you: when hundreds of millions of souls are groping in the dark, while I hold the light of life in my hand, remaining silent or choosing comfort is not only selfish to me, but also a betrayal of my soul."
"A vessel truly filled with the Holy Spirit will never proclaim its fullness; instead, it will be like a completely transparent window, allowing everyone to see directly the glory of Christ beyond its reach. The highest state of our lives is to willingly serve as the scaffolding that builds the temple, so that when God's temple is completed, the scaffolding is dismantled and forgotten, and all glory belongs to the Lord."
— Dixon Edward Hoste
Source: "Hosted: The Leader Who Prefers to Hide"
Holy Spirit, vessel, scaffold, glory
Views: 73
"The danger for missionaries lies not in the weight of their work, but in the thirst of their souls. If we are preoccupied with parish affairs and neglect our morning solitary moments with the Lord, our ministry will become a mere mechanical exercise. What we need is to draw strength from that 'secret place' so that we can stand firm in the public eye."
— William Wharton Cassels
Source: Castles in Western China
Missionaries, souls, strength, morning
Views: 68
"The prosperity of all nations in the world depends not on their politics, laws, scholarship, or technology, but on the authenticity of their religions and the righteousness or evil of their hearts. Christianity is the true path and the mother of true civilization."
— Young John Allen
Source: "A Balanced Discussion on the Education of the East and West"
Politics, law, scholarship, skills, human nature, civilization
Views: 77