John G. Paton, Missionary to the New Hebrides: An Autobiography; First Part: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

John G. Paton, Missionary to the New Hebrides: An Autobiography; First Part, credited to John Paton, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of John G. Paton, Missionary to the New Hebrides: An Autobiography; First Part by John Paton. Read in English by AletheiaCharis. “Mr. Dickson, you are advanced in years now, and your own prospect is soon to be laid in the grave, there to be eaten by worms; I confess to you, that if I can but live and die serving and honouring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference to me whether I am eaten by Cannibals or by worms; and in the Great Day my resurrection body will arise as fair as yours in the likeness of our risen Redeemer.” This was John G. Paton's reply to one of his many friends in Scotland who objected to him leaving his work there to go as a missionary to the New Hebrides. Over the next four years, despite many challenges and difficulties, Paton labored on the island of Tanna. He was often in danger of being killed by the cannibals but felt it his duty to remain for the sake of those attending his worship services. Through Paton's account of his life, this book serves as an encouragement to all Christians of the greatness of our God and also challenges us to consider what we would be willing to risk for the sake of sharing the gospel. (Summary by Aletheia Charis)

Recording facts

• Recording title: John G. Paton, Missionary to the New Hebrides: An Autobiography; First Part
• Author credits: John Paton
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 19
• Listed recording duration: 7:15:22

Catalogue topics

• biography
• christian
• missions

Track guide

1. 00 - Introductory Note, Preface, and Note to Second Edition — 4:09
2. 01 - Earlier Days — 32:14
3. 02 - At School and College — 24:01
4. 03 - In Glasgow City Mission — 35:59
5. 04 - Foreign Mission Claims — 16:52
6. 05 - The New Hebrides — 14:45
7. 06 - Life and Death on Tanna — 30:34
8. 07 - Mission Leaves from Tanna (Part 1) — 21:50
9. 08 - Mission Leaves from Tanna (Part 2) — 20:46
10. 09 - More Mission Leaves from Tanna (Part 1) — 26:54
11. 10 - More Mission Leaves from Tanna (Part 2) — 26:52
12. 11 - More Mission Leaves from Tanna (Part 3) — 22:14
13. 12 - Deepening Shadows (Part 1) — 23:27
14. 13 - Deepening Shadows (Part 2) — 25:27
15. 14 - Deepening Shadows (Part 3) — 21:13
16. 15 - Farewell Scenes (Part 1) — 23:36
17. 16 - Farewell Scenes (Part 2) — 27:31
18. 17 - Farewell Scenes (Part 3) — 26:23
19. 18 - Appendix — 10:36

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