James Hudson Taylor (1832 – 1905)
Christian missionary to China in the Methodist tradition, and founder of the China Inland Mission (renamed as Overseas Missionary Fellowship, OMF International in 1964).
If there was more true abiding in Christ, there would be less selfish abiding at home.
You are not sent to preach death and sin and judgment, but life and holiness and salvation – not to be a witness against the people, but to be a witness for God – to preach the good news – Christ Himself.
We shall find that Separation to GOD is followed by Blessing from GOD; and that those who receive large blessing from Him, in turn render to Him acceptable Service; service in which GOD takes delight, and which He places in everlasting remembrance.
Devotion to GOD is still a voluntary thing; hence the differences of attainment among Christians.”
Self-denial surely means somethings far greater than some slight and insignificant lessening of our self-indulgences!