Chinese Diamonds for the King of Kings

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Chinese Diamonds for the King of Kings

by Rosalind Goforth

EN·~2 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

2:47:07

Description

In this vivid collection of true‑to‑life sketches, a missionary’s letters become heartfelt portraits of ordinary Chinese lives transformed by unexpected grace. The author weaves together encounters—from a humble village woman offering boiling water to a feverish child, to the quiet resilience of families who wrestle with faith amid hardship. Each vignette invites listeners into the intimate moments that reveal how hope can blossom in places where doubt once reigned.

Through modest scenes of daily toil and quiet miracles, the stories answer lingering questions about the impact of mission work and the authenticity of Christian hearts in a culture far from its roots. The narrative balances the stark realities of rural life with the subtle, often unseen, shifts that signal a soul’s awakening, offering a gentle yet compelling testimony to the power of compassion and belief. Listeners will find both cultural insight and uplifting reflections that linger long after the final episode.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (160K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2013-08-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Rosalind Goforth

Rosalind Goforth

1864–1942

Born in England and raised in Canada, she became a Presbyterian missionary in China and turned years of hardship, travel, and faith into vivid books that still draw readers in. Her writing is remembered for bringing missionary life close to ordinary readers, especially through the story of her husband, Jonathan Goforth.

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