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Henry Martyn

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The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become.


— Henry Martyn


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I have rightfully no other business each day but to do God's work as a servant, constantly regarding His pleasure. May I have grace to live above every human motive, simply with God and to God.


— Henry Martyn


#servant-of-god #business

Do not suppose, dearest Sir, that I am so short-sighted as to destroy my life by English preaching, or any other preaching. St. Paul did much good by his preaching, but how much more by his writings.


— Henry Martyn


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How or by what magic is it, that we convey our thoughts to one another with such case and accuracy?


— Henry Martyn


#another #case #convey #how #magic

I see no business in life but the work of Christ.


— Henry Martyn


#christ #i #i see #life #see






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Did you know about Henry Martyn?

The ship reached port on his thirtieth birthday. On his voyage to the East Martyn happened to be present at the British conquest of the Cape Colony on 8 January 1806. Legacy
His devotion to his tasks won him much admiration in Great Britain and he was the hero of a number of literary publications.

Henry Martyn (18 February 1781 – 16 October 1812) was an Anglican priest and missionary to the peoples of India and Persia. From India he set out for Bushire Shiraz Isfahan and Tabriz.

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