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Broadman Press (1963)
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The Library of Baptist Classics communicates the timeless, bedrock truths of Southern Baptist heritage. Through books that both inform and inspire, this collection shows how the world is changed by people whose lives are guided by God. Included are a variety of classic sermons, biographies, treatises and other writings by pastors, theologians, missionaries, and educators. Each volume features an introduction, discussion questions, and indexes.-- Introductions put the writing in context-- Discussion questions promote personal and group study-- Indices invite use as sermon illustrations or references
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This started off quite slowly with a few chapters about the training of Bill Wallace in the US. God laid a calling on his heart to be a medical missionary and his every effort was poured into this. He had the potential to become an successful surgeon in the States but turned this down in favour of
This book tells the story of a remarkable man who stayed at his post throughout the Japanese invasion and the later Communist takeover. He inspired his hospital staff with his positive outlook and Christian faith lived in their midst. He conducted complicated surgery with few resources entrusting his patients to God in prayer. He was not an administator or a public speaker and knew his limitations. He was a skilled doctor and his passion was to heal people. His faith was critical to his work and he ensured that it remained so throughout his service.
The Chinese accepted him as one of their own noting that he took the same rations and even gave them up in favour of others when times were tough. This in contrast to most Westerners and even some missionaries who had a superior attitude. He loved the Chinese people and demonstrated this at every opportunity.
Wallace returned several times on furlough to the US and kept up some kind of correspondence with a girl who I'm sure was expecting a proposal despite long years of separation. But, it seemed that despite effectively courting her, Wallace was prevented from committing himself to marriage. Eventually, she married someone else and sadly Wallace was murdered by the Communists whilst still in his early 40's.
Whether or not he died a martyr is debatable as he was not killed specifically for his faith, more because he was American and because the Communists didn't like the way the locals idolised him. Regardless, he left an indelible mark. His grave was marked by the Chinese with the verse "For me, to live is Christ."
This is a readable missionary biography that spans several decades during difficult years in China. I recommend it.
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China. The book picked up once he got to the field and after that was hard to put down. This was a more interesting read than a previous book I recently read by the same author.This book tells the story of a remarkable man who stayed at his post throughout the Japanese invasion and the later Communist takeover. He inspired his hospital staff with his positive outlook and Christian faith lived in their midst. He conducted complicated surgery with few resources entrusting his patients to God in prayer. He was not an administator or a public speaker and knew his limitations. He was a skilled doctor and his passion was to heal people. His faith was critical to his work and he ensured that it remained so throughout his service.
The Chinese accepted him as one of their own noting that he took the same rations and even gave them up in favour of others when times were tough. This in contrast to most Westerners and even some missionaries who had a superior attitude. He loved the Chinese people and demonstrated this at every opportunity.
Wallace returned several times on furlough to the US and kept up some kind of correspondence with a girl who I'm sure was expecting a proposal despite long years of separation. But, it seemed that despite effectively courting her, Wallace was prevented from committing himself to marriage. Eventually, she married someone else and sadly Wallace was murdered by the Communists whilst still in his early 40's.
Whether or not he died a martyr is debatable as he was not killed specifically for his faith, more because he was American and because the Communists didn't like the way the locals idolised him. Regardless, he left an indelible mark. His grave was marked by the Chinese with the verse "For me, to live is Christ."
This is a readable missionary biography that spans several decades during difficult years in China. I recommend it.
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