Gladys Aylward: A Life Devoted to China

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Gladys Aylward: A Life for China

by Carol Purves

4.3 out of 5

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Early Life and Call to Service

Gladys Aylward was born in 1902 in London, England. Her parents were devout Christians, and she grew up in a loving home. From a young age, she felt a calling to serve God and to help those in need. In her early twenties, she heard a sermon about the work of missionaries in China, and she was deeply moved. She decided to leave her comfortable life in England and travel to China to serve as a Christian missionary.

Arrival in China

In 1930, Aylward arrived in China and immediately began working with the poor and marginalized. She spent the next several years traveling throughout the country, preaching the Gospel and providing medical care to those in need. In 1936, she founded an orphanage in Yan'an, which became a safe haven for abandoned children. She also established a number of schools and hospitals in the region.

Challenges and Hardships

Aylward's work in China was not without its challenges. She faced opposition from both the Chinese government and from traditionalist Chinese society. She was often arrested and imprisoned, and she faced threats of violence on a regular basis. However, she never gave up on her mission to serve the people of China.

Legacy

Gladys Aylward spent the last 40 years of her life working in China. She founded orphanages, schools, and hospitals, and she provided medical care and spiritual guidance to thousands of people. She was a tireless advocate for the poor and marginalized, and she never wavered in her commitment to her faith.

Aylward died in 1970, but her legacy continues to live on. The Gladys Aylward Trust, which she founded, continues to support the work of Christian missionaries in China. Her story has inspired countless people around the world, and she is remembered as one of the greatest missionaries of all time.

Gladys Aylward was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving the people of China. She faced numerous challenges and hardships, but she never gave up on her mission. Her compassion, unwavering spirit, and dedication to her faith left an enduring legacy in China.

Gladys Aylward: A Life for China

by Carol Purves

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3003 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	137 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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