John G. Paton, missionary to the New Hebrides, volume 3 (of 3) : $b An autobiography edited by his brotherPaton, John Gibson
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John G. Paton, missionary to the New Hebrides, volume 3 (of 3) : $b An autobiography edited by his brother
Paton, John Gibson
Missionaries -- Vanuatu -- Biography; Paton, John Gibson, 1824-1907
It is but right for me to mention, though most readers are already aware
of it, that all my Helpers and Fellow Workers at Home and in America
give their time and strength freely and gladly, without thought of any
reward except the joy of the service. All actual outlays incurred in the
on-carrying of the various schemes are, of course, met out of what we
call the _General Fund_; but every other penny, that comes to them or to
me, goes directly to the extension of the Gospel on the New Hebrides.
Each donation or subscription is acknowledged in our little quarterly
magazine known as _Jottings_, a copy of which is posted to all our
correspondents and supporters, and which is now the bond whereby God
keeps us together and sustains our interest in this work—another
development, not so much of our seeking, as rather thrust upon us by the
necessities of the work of the Lord, which so increased that my Helpers
could in no other way overtake the correspondence, or circulate the
Mission news so eagerly desired. It is thus that those who unfeignedly
seek to serve are led on by the Master Himself. The Pillar of Cloud and
Fire still marches before us; but, alas, how many have lost the power to
behold it!
I praise God every day of my life for all these dear supporters and
correspondents, far scattered in every Land, but one in heart for the
salvation of the New Hebrides. Through their generosity, my British
Committee with my joyful approval have undertaken, in addition to the
support of Native Teachers and the subsidy for Maintenance of
_Dayspring_, to defray the entire cost of two Missionaries and their
wives, and also two Lay European Assistants. Nay, if the generosity of
friends should continue, they are at the moment of my writing hopefully
contemplating the support of a third Missionary, with, if possible, a
Lay Assistant also. These are surely God-honoring fruits from the
planting of my humble book in hearts that love the Lord, and from the
zeal and devotion and extraordinary gifts of our Honorary Organizing
Secretary—with whom, and with all our Helpers everywhere, we reverently
say, Glory to God and not unto us!
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