George Piercy
George Piercy biography, Just
Like Elisha in The Bible,
George Piercy too was called
From being a farmer in Yorkshire
To being a harvester in God’s field
In China. Ever since he gave his life
To Christ, he was active in the Wesleyan
Church and often thought about ministering
To God in foreign lands.
Biography:
Birth: 1829
Home Calling: 1913
Native Place: Yorkshire
Country: England
Place of Vision: Canton Province, China
At that time, China was slowly opening
To missionary work and the Wesleyan church
Was yet to send someone to minister there.
Piercy had clear guidance from the Lord
To work in China. Despite several
Discouragements from his acquaintances,
Piercy reached London and met the secretary
Of Wesleyan Missionary Society.
Although the society was convinced of young
Piercy’s zeal, they had no money
To commence a mission in China.
Did Piercy lose heart? No!
Knowing that the One who called him was
Faithful, he boarded a ship to China
With his own expenses. He didn’t know anyone
In China neither did he have any idea how he
Was going to survive there. He stepped out
In faith towards the unknown
And reached Hong Kong in 1851.
George Piercy ministry in China
For some time, he spent visiting the English
Soldiers and ministering among them.
However, he knew that his call was
For the lost Chinese and not the Christian
Soldiers. Hence, he moved to Canton province
And started a vigorous ministry among the
Heathen. While he was yet learning Cantonese,
He started preaching the Gospel
With the help of an interpreter.
Despite the local opposition
And deaths of his colleagues,
He diligently toiled among them.
Gradually, through his efforts,
The Kingdom of God found its roots all over
Canton province.
His noble example inspired many more
Methodists from Europe who came down
To China and expanded the ministry.
In his 31 years of ministry in China,
He calmly faced hardships including the loss
Of his beloved wife and children,
And yet never lost his enthusiasm
To bring the idol-worshipping Chinese
To the Lord.
At the age of 81, George Piercy returned
To England and continued to minister till his
Death in 1913.
Beloved, are you losing heart in the face of discouragement?
Take away from the article
“Lord, renew my hunger to win souls for You. Amen!”
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