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Amy Carmichael, born on December 16, 1867 and died on January 18, 1951, was a British missionary. She spent many years in Sichuan, China, dedicated to rescuing abducted and enslaved children, and established several orphanages. Her work had a profound impact on the local society.

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“When I consider the cross of Christ, how can anything that I do be called sacrifice?”

Christ Sacrifice Crosses

Author:Amy Carmichael

“To me there is no more tragic sight than the average missionary. …We have given so much, yet not the one thing that counts; we aspire so high, and fall so low; we suffer so much, but so seldom with Christ; we have done so much and so little will remain; we have known Christ in part, and have so effectively barricaded our hearts against His mighty love, which surely He must yearn to give His disciples above all people.”

People Giving Heart Littles Done Suffering Fall Given Christ Known One Thing Lows Sight Average Tragic Missionary Disciple Aspire

Author:Amy Carmichael

“What is the secret to great living? Entire separation to Christ and devotion to Him. Thus speaks every man and woman whose life has made more than a passing flicker in the spiritual realm. It is the life that has no time for trifling that counts.”

Men Made Spiritual Speak Christ Secret Men And Women Every Man Separation Devotion Passing Passings Realms Trifling Flicker

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“It is a solemn thing to find oneself drawn out in prayer which knows no relief till the soul it is burdened with is born. It is no less solemn afterwards, until Christ is formed in them.”

Knows Soul Christ Born Prayer Oneself Relief Solemn

Author:Amy Carmichael

“Every work undertaken in obedienced to a divine command, whether the work be that form of conflict with the powers of darkness that we call prayer, or whether it be the action that follows, leads sooner or later to a new demand on personal devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Action Form Jesus Christ Prayer Lord Darkness Divine Demand Conflict Jesus Christ Devotion Command Sooner Or Later Our Lord Lord Jesus Christ Our Lord Jesus Christ

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“If I slip into the place that can be filled by Christ alone, making myself the first necessity to a soul instead of leading it to fasten upon Him, then I know nothing of Calvary love.”

Ifs Knows Firsts Soul Christ Filled Slips Calvary Christ Alone

Book:If: What do I Know of Calvary Love?

Source: If: What do I Know of Calvary Love?

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Born: December 16, 1867
Died: January 18, 1951
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If: What do I Know of Calvary Love?Related source material

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Candles in the Dark: Letters of Hope and EncouragementRelated source material

Edges of His Ways: Daily Devotional NotesRelated source material

Gold by Moonlight: Sensitive Lessons from a Walk with PainRelated source material

Mountain Breezes: The Collected Poems of Amy CarmichaelRelated source material

I Come Quietly to Meet You: An Intimate Journey in God's PresenceRelated source material

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A Very Present Help: Life Messages of Great ChristansRelated source material

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