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“If I die here in Glasgow, I shall be eaten by worms; If I can but live and die serving the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference to me whether I am eaten by cannibals or by worms; for in the Great Day my resurrection body will arise as fair as yours in the likeness of our risen Redeemer.”

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John Gibson Paton
John Gibson Paton

John Gibson Paton was a 19th-century Scottish author known for his works focusing on the life of missionaries in the Scottish Highlands. His writings are renowned for their descriptions of the missionary life in the Highlands, offering deep insights into the religious and cultural context of the time. more

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