The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's

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The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's

by Mildred Cable

EN·~5 hours

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Description

The narrative follows the continuation of a Chinese pastor’s vision in the remote province of Shansi, where a small band of missionaries strives to nurture a fledgling Christian community. Through careful observation and heartfelt interviews, the author paints daily life among the hills and villages, revealing the rhythms, customs, and language that shape each encounter. Readers are drawn into the modest yet profound moments that define the early days of this cross‑cultural effort.

The book balances description of hardships—lonely journeys, cultural misunderstandings, and occasional crises—with quiet testimonies of faith that sustain the workers. It offers a window into the personal sacrifices and unexpected joys that arise when strangers become neighbors, and when prayer is as much a source of comfort as a call to action. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for how ordinary lives can reflect extraordinary devotion.

Details

Full title

The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's The Story of the Work in Hwochow

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (307K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Free Elf, University of Hong Kong Library, audreyii, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-11-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

MC

Mildred Cable

1878–1952

Drawn to the far edges of northwestern China, this British missionary and travel writer became known for vivid books about the Gobi Desert and the old caravan routes of Central Asia. Her life joined practical service, long overland journeys, and a gift for turning experience into memorable storytelling.

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