Church history Quote by St. Thomas Church
““Some in Church history have felt the deep agony of the lostness of men around them and shared the heart of God the Father in sending His only Son at such a great cost. Hudson Taylor speaks of the burden of God that came upon him for souls: 'The feeling of bloodguiltiness became more and more intense. Simply because I refused to ask for them, the laborers did not come forward— did not go out to China— and every day tens of thousands were passing away into Christless graves! Perishing China so filled my heart and mind that there was no rest by day, and little sleep by night, till health broke down.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Hudson Taylor biography, 19th century missionary accounts
The quote expresses deep guilt over unshared gospel, driving relentless missionary zeal despite personal cost.
In simple terms: Guilt over not sharing faith fuels intense missionary effort.
Key Takeaway
Channel guilt into purposeful action for others.
Themes
missionary work
guilt
sacrifice
spiritual burden
Mood
determined
sorrowful
inspired
Type
Church history:1
Every day:0
Heart and mind:0
History:0
Lost souls:0
Parenting:0
Suffering:0
God The Father:0
Hudson Taylor:0
Burden God:0
Souls Feeling:0
Feeling Bloodguiltiness:0
Came Souls:0
Deep Agony:0
When to use this quote
- mission trips
- church outreach
- personal sacrifice
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
theology
evangelism
psychology of guilt
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance compassion with self‑care?
- What sustainable ways can you serve others?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive guilt can harm health and relationships.
