An Autobiography, the Story of the Lord's Dealings With Mrs. Amanda Smith, the Colored Evangelist; Containing an Account of Her Life Work of Faith, ... and Africa, as an Independent Missionary

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1893. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXXIV. LETTERS AND TESTIMONIALS--BISHOP TAYLOR--CHURCH AT MONROVIA-- UPPER CALDWELL--SIERRA LEONE--GREENVILLE -- CAPE PALMAS -- BAND OF HOPE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY AT MONROVIA -- LETTERS--MRS. PAYNE -- MRS. DENMAN--MRS. INSKIP--REV. EDGAR M. LEVY -- ANNIE WITTENMYER DR. DORCHESTER -- MARGARET BOTTOME -- MISS WILLARD -- LADY HENRY SOMERSET. Before I dismiss the subject of Africa, where I spent eight years of labor in the service of the Master, I wish to present a few miscellaneous papers -- testimonials, letters, etc.--as specimens of the many that I have received from those who have known me, and my work, there and elsewhere. It is not from motives of vanity that I do this, but because I am sure that my readers will be interested in the testimony of some whose names, for the most part, are familiar to the entire Christian world; and of others who, though not so well known, were on the ground and personally acquainted with my work in Africa. I have many letters from Bishop William Taylor, of whom I have had something to say in the preceding chapters, but I withhold all but the following, which may serve as a sort of general introduction, although it was written simply as a letter of commendation to Ex-President Payne, of Liberia: James 8. Payne, Ex-President of Liberia. My Dear Brother:--This will introduce to your acquaintance our beloved sister, Mrs. Amanda Smith. As you may know, Sister Amanda is one of the most remarkable evangelists of these eventful days in which we live. She is a member of our church, and well accredited, and everywhere owned of God in America, England and India, as a marvelous, soul-saving worker for the Lord Jesus. I heard you pleading for Liberia at our recent general Conference. Your prayer will be answered in a great revival of Go...