Author : John Holmes
Publisher :
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 44,51 MB
Release : 2015-07-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781331865186
Book Description
Excerpt from Historical Sketches of the Missions of the United Brethern: For Propagating the Gospel Among the Heathen, From Their Commencement to the Year 1817 The Narrative of the Missions of the United Brethren, contained in the following sheets, was undertaken in consequence of many and repeated inquiries for such a work; and in consideration, that the cordial and active interest in the missionary labours of the Brethren, excited, of late years, among many sincere friends, who are not members of their Church, seemed to require the publication of a work, which should supply a concise history of all the attempts, made by them, at different times, and in various countries, for the propagation of Christianity among the Heathen. Influenced by these considerations, and encouraged by many of his friends, the Author entered upon the compilation of this work; and, after previous correspondence with several of his Brethren in the ministry, and having obtained their approbation, and the assurance of their assistance and prayers for its success, prepared it for publication. Whatever shall be its ultimate reception from the public, he feels the sincerest pleasure in ascribing much of the success, which has attended his labours in compiling it, under God, to the countenance and faithful prayers of his brethren and friends. Aware of many imperfections in his performance, the Author must entreat indulgence, particularly with regard to the style, which, in many places, especially where his information has been derived from German works, may appear harsh, and defective in ease and harmony, to an English reader. 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.