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In 'James Gilmour of Mongolia: His Diaries, Letters, and Reports', readers are given a unique insight into the travels and experiences of James Gilmour, a Scottish missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in Mongolia during the late 19th century. The book blends Gilmour's personal diaries, letters, and mission reports to paint a vivid picture of his interactions with the local nomadic tribes and the challenges he faced in his mission. Gilmour's writing style is straightforward and honest, offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of life on the Mongolian plains. James Gilmour's background as a seasoned missionary and his deep commitment to his faith are evident throughou...
This biography follows the remarkable story of James Gilmour, a missionary who spent nearly two decades living among the Mongolian and Tibetan peoples in the late 19th century. Lovett weaves together a compelling narrative of Gilmour's tireless efforts to share the gospel with those he lived among, despite facing extreme hardships and danger. An inspiring account of one man's unshakeable faith and dedication to others. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
James Gilmour was an extrordinary man with an extrordinary call. Gilmour traveled from England into inland China to study Chinese and Mongolian, and then he trekked thousands of miles into the icy Mongolian Plateau, to lay down his life for the people there! At the beginning, "...the news of the Tientsin massacre reached Peking. A Roman Catholic convent had been destroyed and thirteen French ministers killed. Very great uncertainty prevailed as to whether this indicated a further purpose of attacking all missions and all foreigners, and for a while things looked very dark...When others were wondering whether they might not have to retreat, he, alone, in almost total ignorance of the language, entirely unfamiliar with the country, went up to the great Mongolian plain, and entered upon the service so close to his heart-" ... to win the Mongol people for Christ! Discover for yourself the power of the gospel to change a people, mold a nation and bring them to the threshold of their God-ordained destiny!
James Gilmour of Mongolia by James Gilmour.