Any known attempt at proselyting would be instantly amenable at a criminal tribunal and would probably be punished by the death of the proselyte and the banishment of the missionary. All efforts must be conducted in private and are therefore very limited. Adoniram Judson amenableattemptbanishment share on social
According to the Burman system, there is no escape. According to the Christian system, there is. Jesus Christ has died in the place of sinners, has borne their sins; and now those who believe on Him, and become His disciples, are released from the punishment they deserve. At death, they are received into Heaven and are happy forever. Adoniram Judson bearburmanchrist share on social
See the hand of God in all events, and thereby become reconciled to His dispensations. Adoniram Judson dispensationeventgod Change image and share on social
The word which denotes the act of baptizing, according to the usage of Greek writers, uniformly signifies or implies immersion. Adoniram Judson actbaptizedenote Change image and share on social
We have this consolation, that it was the evident dispensation of God which brought us to this country; and still further, that if the world was all before us, where to choose our place of rest, we should not desire to leave Burmah. Adoniram Judson bringburmahchoose share on social
My views of the missionary object are, indeed, different from what they were when I was first set on fire by Buchanan's 'Star in the East' six years ago. But it does not always happen that a closer acquaintance with an object diminishes our attachment and preference. Adoniram Judson acquaintanceagoattachment share on social
Though I have seldom done anything to my own satisfaction, I am better satisfied with the translation of the New Testament than I ever expected to be. The language is, I believe, simple, plain, intelligible; and I have endeavored, I hope successfully, to make every sentence a faithful representation of the original. Adoniram Judson endeavoreexpectfaithful share on social
On thee, Jesus, all our hopes depend. In thee all power is vested, even power to make sinful creatures instrumental in enlightening the heathen. Adoniram Judson creaturedependenlighten Change image and share on social
Let us die as soon as possible, and by whatever process God shall appoint. And when we are dead to the world, and nature, and self, we shall begin to live to God. Adoniram Judson appointbegindead Change image and share on social
O, my past years in Rangoon are spectres to haunt my soul; and they seem to laugh at me as they shake the chains they have riveted on me. Adoniram Judson chainhauntlaugh Change image and share on social