“The man who does not learn to wait upon the Lord and have his thoughts molded by Him will never possess that steady purpose and calm trust, which is essential to the exercise of wise influence upon others, in times of crisis and difficulty.”
Quote by Dixon Edward Hoste
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Dixon Edward Hoste
Dixon Edward Hoste was a missionary born on July 23, 1861, and died on May 11, 1946. He spent over 40 years in China, dedicated to spreading Christian faith and making significant contributions to the development of the Chinese church. more
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