But prayer and the Bible bolstered him, and soon he would…
““But prayer and the Bible bolstered him, and soon he would write: When I first left England my hope of the conversion was very strong, but amongst so many obstacles it would entirely die away, unless upheld by God - nothing to exercise it, but many things to obstruct it for now a year and 19 days, which is the space since I left my dear charge in Leicester; since then I have had hurrying up and down; a five month imprisonment with carnal men on board the ship, five more learning the language; my Moonshee (Ram Ram Basu) not understanding English sufficiently to interpret my preaching - my family my accusers, and hinderers, my colleague separated from me, long delays, and few opportunities for social worship...no woods to retire to...for fear of Tygers...well, I have God, and His Word is sure...[14] So his mind was calmed by his faith in God, yet seethed with doubt in himself and his family.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith sustains the writer despite hardships, yet doubts about personal and familial support persist.
In simple terms: Faith helps, but doubts remain.
Key Takeaway
Lean on faith while addressing doubts.
Themes
faith
doubt
missionary work
perseverance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- missionary outreach
- language study
- family support
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Spiritual resilience
psychological conflict
cross‑cultural challenges
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does community play in sustaining faith?
- How can doubts be constructively addressed?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not resolve practical obstacles.