Letters and Reminiscnces of Emily Borlase Bolitho; Portrait, 1885 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1889. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER V. Reminiscences. Letters from friends: --Preb. Hedgeland, Rev. R. W. Aitken, Rev. W. Hay Aitken, Rev. R. J. Martyn, Rev. R. J. Roe, Miss M. Tyacke, Miss J. Moyle, Miss Haydon, Mrs. Cay, Miss M. Tregelles, Miss Anna Maria Fox, Sister Anna, Mrs. Herbert, Rev. A. L. Palmes--Extracts from Diary--Visits to Lanwithan--To Trevaylor to meet the Bishop--Last Letter--Illness--Death. Her letters speak for themselves; further evidence is scarcely needed to show the great purpose of Emily Bolitho's life, but from the humility and self-mistrust with which she wrote, they would give no adequate idea of the wide extent of her influence, or the wonderful success that crowned her efforts, without the following testimony gratefully borne by those who knew her best; and it is striking how from very different points of view, and in varying modes of expression, all give a remarkably similar definition of hei character. In order, however, to explain a little the circumstances under which her work was carried on, we must revert for a moment once more to the time of her introduction to Mr. Aitken, in 1854.1 From that day forward she appeared fully to realize both what God had done for her and what He would have her do, and to devote herself body and soul to His service. 1 See page 19. The next few succeeding years were times of great Church revival, and at Penzance its chief development was in the recently erected Church of St. Paul's.' Many stirring preachers occupied its pulpit,2 and at various times assisted in its evangelizing work. Into all the varied details of this work--Bible classes, Prayer-meetings, Mission services, etc., Emily Bolitho threw herself with her wonted energy, laboring loyally with each of the many different Incumbents of St. Paul's; nor can we, in...