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After three years of difficult, lonely service in Rangoon, Burma, the Judsons were cheered by the arrival of another missionary couple, Mr. and Mrs. Hough. At about the same time the Houghs arrived in Burma, a printing press, complete with Burmese type, was given to Mr. Judson by William Carey at Serampore, India.Most of…
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The first American Board of Missions organized in this country was formed when a handful of young menbecame fired by God “with the duty and importance of personally attempting a mission to the heathen.” Thefounding members included Adoniram Judson. By 1811, the zealous young board was appealing for fundsfrom churches in New England to…
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Adoniram Judson, the eldest son of a devout Congregational pastor, was born in Malden, Massachusetts,on August 9, 1788. He was an unusual child and could almost be called a prodigy. His mother taught him toread at an early age. At one time, upon his return from a trip, Adoniram’s father was surprised to learn…