Some Account of a Sowing Time on the Rugged Shores of Newfoundland: With a Memoir of the Author (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. G. Mountain

9780266747246: Some Account of a Sowing Time on the Rugged Shores of Newfoundland: With a Memoir of the Author (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266747248 ISBN 13: 9780266747246

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A moving portrait of a dedicated missionary forging a path along Newfoundland’s rugged shores.

This memoir follows Rev. J. G. Mountain as he journeys from England to Harbour Briton and beyond, serving small coastal communities with steadfast faith and practical care.

In a vivid account from the author’s seven years on the coast, the book chronicles the daily life of fishermen and villagers, the challenges of irregular travel, and the steady growth of Christian practice. It reflects on the work of a missionary, the role of the church, and the hope found in humble communities striving for spiritual progress.

The realities of a remote coastal mission and the rhythm of visiting forty settlements.
Personal reflections on faith, humility, and the burdens of mission work.
Observations of education, worship, and lay leadership in small communities.
A behind-the-scenes look at the formation of a second Newfoundland mission and its impact.

Ideal for readers of historical religious memoirs and readers curious about 19th-century colonial church work.

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