John Gibson Paton - Missionary To The New Hebrides (8/18) Mission Leaves From Tanna: Part Two

Описание: JOHN G. PATON, MISSIONARY TO THE NEW HEBRIDES:AN AUTOBIOGRAPH.....
"Mr. Dickson, you are advanced in years now, and your own prospect is soon to be laid in the grave, there to be eaten by worms; I confess to you, that if I can but live and die serving and honouring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference to me whether I am eaten by Cannibals or by worms" and in the Great Day my resurrection body will arise as fair as yours in the likeness of our risen Redeemer.” This was John G. Paton's reply to one of his many friends in Scotland who objected to him leaving his work there to go as a missionary to the New Hebrides. Over the next four years, despite many challenges and difficulties, Paton labored on the island of Tanna. He was often in danger of being killed by the cannibals but felt it his duty to remain for the sake of those attending his worship services. Through Paton's account of his life, this book serves as an encouragement to all Christians of the greatness of our God and also challenges us to consider what we would be willing to risk for the sake of sharing the gospel.

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY.....
John Gibson Paton (May 24 1824 – January 28, 1907), born in Scotland, was a Protestant missionary to the New Hebrides Islands of the South Pacific. He brought to the natives of the New Hebrides education and Christianity. He developed small industries for them, such as hat making. He advocated strongly against a form of slavery, which was called "Blackbirding", that involved kidnapping the natives and forcing them to work in New Zealand and elsewhere.

Though his life and work in the New Hebrides was difficult and often dangerous, Paton preached, raised a family, and worked to raise support in Scotland for missionary work. He also campaigned hard to persuade Britain to annex the New Hebrides. He was a man of robust character and personality. Paton was also an author and able to tell his story in print. He is held up as an example and an inspiration for missionary work.

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