The life of Rev. Henry Martyn : Written for the American Sunday School Union,…
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"The Life of Rev. Henry Martyn" by John Hall is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This biography chronicles the life and missionary work of Rev. Henry Martyn, a dedicated Christian who devoted his life to spreading the gospel, especially in India. Additionally, it features insights into Martyn's character development, struggles, and the profound impact of his faith. The opening of the book introduces readers to Martyn's early life,
focusing on his upbringing in Cornwall and his education. It describes his initial ambitions for academic success and the subsequent moral and spiritual crises he experienced, particularly following the death of his father. Martyn's journey from selfish ambition to selfless dedication to God is outlined, setting the foundation for his later missionary work. His relationship with family, especially the influence of his pious sister, is emphasized as a source of spiritual awakening that would eventually lead him to commit himself to a life of service, culminating in his aspiration to become a missionary. This beginning establishes the themes of personal growth and the sacrifices inherent in following a divine calling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hall, John, 1806-1894 |
|---|---|
| Author | Sargent, John, 1780-1833 |
| Title | The life of Rev. Henry Martyn : Written for the American Sunday School Union, with some account of Abdool Messeeh, a Hindoo convert |
| Original Publication | United States: American Sunday School Union, 1831. |
| Note | "Principally compiled from the tenth English edition of the Memoirs of Mr. Martyn, by the Rev. John Sargent."--Preface |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Brian Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Martyn, Henry, 1781-1812 |
| Subject | Abdool Messeeh, 1771 or 1772-1827 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70658 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70658-0 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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