Reminiscences Of Medical Missionary Work Classic Reprint

Excerpt from Reminiscences of Medical Missionary Work This volume has a double purpose. It is intended to keep in memory a remarkable man whose life and labours contributed to a fuller and truer view of what is implied in the words "preaching the Gospel." It is intended, further, to make good the hiatus which would otherwise exist in the story of the development of Medical Missions. Burns Thomson was a Medical Missionary. He counted it his highest earthly honour to be able in all public documents to put the words "Medical Missionary" after his name. To him the title was full of holy meaning. It was nothing less than the modern expression of the missionary method of our Lord and His Apostles. And his glorying in the name was the glorying of a man who had proved in his own experience that the Lord approves to-day the method according to which He Himself, while on earth, delighted to present the message of Eternal Life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Medical Missions: The Twofold Task No intelligent and sympathetic observer who has had opportunity to come into close personal contact with medical missionaries in their fields of work can fail to be stirred by the spirit and character of these devoted men and women and to be impressed with the development through the demands of their professional and missionary work of the finest traits of heart and mind, with the large service which they are rendering to their fellow-men and with their joy in this service. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Greatheart of the South: John T. Anderson, Medical Missionary The assistance which others have given, particularly in the supplying of letters and incidents which were unknown to me, and their urging me to the writing of this memoir have in large measure contributed to the completion of this book. They, as well as I, came under the influence of John Anderson's short life. So many have written since his passing, He was the best friend I ever had. None of us would dare claim to have been John's best friend, but all of us drew heavily upon his unfailing love and friendship. John Ander son's endowment was not one of rich intellectual gifts. His superiority to the common run of men lay rather in the unreserve of his giving of his life and love and service to others. This book is no eulogy - John Anderson never wanted praise. The record of his deeds speaks for itself. I must acknowledge specially the help that John's companion, Mrs. Minnie Middle ton Anderson, and his father and mother, and close friends, L. M. Terrill, H. J. Langston and L. W. Langston, have given me. The use of several verses from the poem Tamate, by John Oxenham, at the close of the last chapter is also acknowledged. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Claim of Suffering: A Plea for Medical Missions The present volume, although issued by a missionary society, does not deal merely with the work of one particular society, but with the whole subject of the Christian Missions which are being carried on through out the world. We believe that its perusal will accen tuate the interest of those who are already familiar with the noble work which is being done by medical missionaries in response to the claim of suffering in non-christian lands, and in the case of others will create a desire to help forward this work by every means within their power. There is no other branch of Christian work of which it can more confidently be affirmed that it only needs to be known to be sup ported with enthusiasm. We are exceedingly grateful, and the readers of this volume will share our gratitude, to its author who, amidst the distractions of a particu larly busy life, has made time to write. The gratitude of our readers is also due to the Rev. E. H. Mosse, the Chairman of the s.p.g. Medical Missions Com mittee, and to Miss Mosse for help in collecting materials and in correcting the proofs of the book. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Work of the Medical Missionary Eight Outline Studies These Studies were written by Dr. Edwards after his experience as Traveling Secretary of the Student Volunteer Movement among medical colleges, and were used by him at three Student Conferences during the summer of 1909. They are intended primarily for medical students and nurses, but should prove suitable also for students looking forward to medical work. The medical and hygienic conditions in non-Christian countries, the relation of supply to demand in the number and quality of medical practitioners, the real scope and value of the medical missionary's work, the nature of his equipment and practice, his special problems and opportunities, his every day life, the requirements of such a profession - these are found to be common questions in the minds of medical students. In the outline Studies which follow, these questions are not fully answered, but references are given in which adequate answers will be found. It is essential that reference literature be available. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Medical Arm of the Missionary Service: Testimonies From the Field What 15 the place appropriately occupied by the medical work as a missionary agency? Has it any perils on the spiritual side, as related to the secularizing of the missionary work? These inquiries, or inquiries of a similar import, were sent out a few months ago to several of the medical missionaries Of the Ameri can Board, most Of them having had a prolonged experience in the service. The following replies which have been received are herewith presented as worthy of careful perusal, being exceedingly instructive and suggestive. They all unite in urging a more vigorous prosecution of this department of missions, calling for additional pecuniary support and for an increase in the number of thoroughly educated and thoroughly consecrated missionary physicians, both men and women. A few thousand dollars each year, specially designated by donors for the medical department, would be exceedingly help ful to the entire work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.