Mission Life In London

Mission Life in London: An Autobiography, Being a Cheap Edition of My Life and Labors in London by James Inches Hillocks is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences as a missionary in London during the 19th century. Hillocks was born in Scotland in 1830 and became a Christian at a young age. He later felt called to become a missionary and moved to London in 1854 to work with the London City Mission. The book details Hillocks' struggles and triumphs as he worked to spread the gospel to the poor and marginalized residents of London's slums. He describes the harsh living conditions of the people he served, as well as the challenges he faced in gaining their trust and convincing them to embrace Christianity. Throughout the book, Hillocks highlights the importance of compassion, empathy, and perseverance in his work. He also discusses his personal life, including his marriage and the birth of his children. Mission Life in London provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a missionary in Victorian-era London. It sheds light on the social and economic conditions that existed in the city during this time, as well as the role of religion in the lives of its residents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.