7th September, 1709
Samuel Johnson, an Anglican clergyman, lexicographer, and writer of A Dictionary of the English Language was born on this day. He was devoted and wrote deeply spiritual works, including Prayers and Meditations.
7th September 7, 1785
On this day, William Fox spearheaded the establishment of Britain’s first Sunday School Society in London. A pivotal step in educating poor children in reading the Bible.
7th September, 1807
On this day, missionary Robert Morrison arrived in Canton (Guangzhou), becoming the first Protestant envoy to the nation, and later pioneering critical Bible translations into Chinese.
7th September, 1812
Nelson Allen, a Protestant hymn composer and teacher at Oberlin College was born on this day. He composed the tune for “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?”
7th September, 1901
On this day, the cornerstone was laid for Christian medical missionary Ida Scudder’s mission hospital in Vellore, India, marking a turning-point for medical outreach in the region.
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