Bible Quote by Sam Wellman
““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
Source Letter: Missionary correspondence, 19th century, India
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.
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