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A biography of the son of a Kru village chief who escaped from his cruel captors in Liberia and who was eventually led by the Holy Spirit to make his way to the United States, where he in turn led many to God.
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No one would believe the adventures of 19th – century missionary Samuel Morris, unless they believe in a God of compassion and grace.Samuel Morris began life as Kaboo, the eldest son of a tribal chieftain. He was a prince, but very soon he became accustomed to being a pawn, his life held in
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torturous limbo until his father could repay his debts. Until, that is, Kaboo's captors became too greedy and no amount of ivory could rescue him from a death of unbelievable cruelty.And then the hand of God intervened. From Kaboo's miraculous escape, to his baptism by missionaries, to his remarkable voyage to America where he would preach against segregation and slavery, the story of Samuel Morris is an adventure of divine proportions. Show Less
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