The devotional life of a missionary /By Caroline J. Kreimann.
- 1951.
- 130 leaves ; 29 cm.
Typescript. Chapter I. Introduction Chapter II. Basis for the Devotional Life Chapter III. Evidence for a Stated Devotional Time Chapter V. Quiet Time Suggestions Chapter Virgin Islands Expected Effects from Devotional Lief Chapter Virgin IslandsI. Suggestions to Prospective Missionaries Chapter Virgin IslandsII. Further Consideration Chapter IX. Conclusion
Statement of the Problem -- Importance of the Study. Relationship to the Lord Jesus -- Salvation -- Consistent, Victorious Living -- Attitude toward the Quiet Time -- Attitude of Communion and Fellowship -- Attitude of Responsibility -- Attitude of Necessity -- Attitude of Expectancy -- Attitude toward the Holy Spirit -- Result of our Attitude. Scriptural Evidence -- Job -- David -- Daniel -- Paul -- The Lord Jesus -- Recent and Present-day Evidence -- George Muller -- Hudson Taylor -- Jonathan Goforth -- Ruth Paxson -- Other Testimonies. Chapter IV. Problems Hindering a Stated Devotional Time Problem of Too Busy -- Suggestions regarding length of time -- Problem of Interruptions -- Suggestions on when to have Quiet Time -- Problem of Illness -- Problem of Place, Travel, Etc. Relation between Quiet TIme and Bible Study -- Who should have the Quiet Time -- How often should Quiet Time be Held -- Suggestions on How to carry on the Quiet Time -- Relationship through the Word of God -- Caution concerning Devotional Literature -- The Meaning of Meditation -- How to Meditate -- By Definition -- By Classification -- Application -- How much to read or Meditate -- Relationship through Prayer -- Problem of Wandering Thoughts -- Bible Study. Effect in the Individual personality -- Maintenance of Direct Goal -- A Greater Vision -- Accurate Personal Estimation -- Steadfast Walk -- Effect in Indivudal Missionary's Work -- Power for Service -- Personal Direction -- Effect on Natives -- Attitude in Service -- Effect in Relation to Co-Worker -- Effect in the Total of God's Program. Relation of Fasting and Prayer.