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「請為我代禱，叫我不要因任何沉重的試煉而與榮耀的事奉遠離。」

羅伯特·傑梅恩·托馬斯 (約1840年9月17日－1866年8月31日失蹤) 是一位威爾士新教傳教士，隸屬於倫敦傳道會，曾在晚清時期的中國和朝鮮傳教。在中國傳教期間，托馬斯對朝鮮人民產生了強烈的傳教願望，儘管當時朝鮮因擔心外國影響而對外國人封閉。1865年，托馬斯首次前往朝鮮沿海，成為繼卡爾·古茲拉夫之後，第二位記錄在案的新教傳教士。在兩個半月的逗留期間，托馬斯分發了中文的新約聖經和傳單，因為當時還沒有朝鮮語版本。

1866年，托馬斯加入美國武裝貿易船「謝爾曼將軍號」，擔任翻譯，目的是與朝鮮建立貿易並傳播福音。船隻沿著大同江航行，托馬斯向岸邊分發福音傳單。然而，船員綁架了一位朝鮮官員，導致局勢惡化，最終與朝鮮當局發生了暴力衝突。1866年8月31日，「謝爾曼將軍號」擱淺，遭到朝鮮軍隊攻擊，托馬斯在戰鬥中喪生。關於他死亡的細節眾說紛紜，有報導稱他在被處決前試圖將一本聖經遞給行刑者。

儘管托馬斯的結局悲慘，但他留下了深遠的遺產。他分發的一些聖經後來被發現並用來做朝鮮官員家中的壁紙，當地人因此能夠閱讀福音內容。這有助於基督教在朝鮮的傳播，15年內，平壤成為基督教中心，擁有超過100座教堂。今天，托馬斯因為對朝鮮基督教發展的重大貢獻而被人們銘記。

Robert Jermain Thomas was a Welsh missionary known for his courageous and sacrificial efforts to spread Christianity in East Asia, particularly in Korea. Born in 1839, he first served as a missionary in China but developed a deep passion for bringing the gospel to Korea, which was largely closed off to foreign influence at the time. Despite the significant risks, Thomas made two attempts to enter Korea, carrying Bibles and Christian literature.

On his second attempt in 1866, while aboard the American ship General Sherman, the vessel was attacked by Korean forces. As the ship was set ablaze and his life was in danger, Thomas continued to distribute Bibles, reportedly offering them to his executioners with the words, "Jesus, Jesus." He was eventually martyred, but his sacrifice planted the seeds of Christianity in Korea. The Bibles he gave out were preserved by locals, some of whom became early converts to Christianity. Thomas’s legacy lives on as an early catalyst for the spread of Christianity in Korea, a country that now has a significant Christian population.

賈艾梅

「一個我沒有活過的生命，一個我沒有死過的死；是另一個人的生命，是另一個人的死── 我把我的永恆全獻給祂。」賈艾梅出生於北愛爾蘭米利數的小村莊，來自一個小康的基督徒家庭。她的父親和叔父經營麵粉廠，除了促進當地經濟外，也奉獻部分收入為村莊建設學校和提供福音聚會。她在這樣虔誠的環境中成長，塑造了她日後熱衷於奉獻和宣教的生命。賈艾梅年輕時性格活潑叛逆，但在十三歲時聽到詩歌〈耶穌愛我〉後，深受神的愛吸引，生命從此轉變。她開始積極投入信仰生活，並肩負起家庭的責任。十八歲時，父親過世，家中經濟陷入困境，她帶著家人搬到貝爾法斯特，並在當地向工廠女工傳福音，建立了名為「歡迎廳」的聚會場所。賈艾梅的宣教旅程從凱錫克培靈大會啟發，雖然未能加入中國內地會，但她最終來到印度杜那瓦，開展她拯救當地女孩的事工。她成立了杜那瓦團契，救助被迫賣到廟宇的女孩，並透過提供教育和福音，幫助她們脫離不人道的對待。在賈艾梅的努力下，印度於1947年立法禁止這類買賣行為，然而，這樣的買賣行為依然持續發生，故杜那瓦團契至今仍舊持續努力拯救孩童的工作。 Amy Carmichael's life was a powerful example of selfless devotion and sacrificial love. Born in Ireland in 1867, she dedicated over 55 years of her life to missionary work in India, rescuing children from temple prostitution and providing them a safe haven through the Dohnavur Fellowship. Her work was driven by her deep Christian faith and her desire to show Christ’s love through action. Despite health challenges and hardships, she remained in India without furlough, giving her life entirely to the service of others. In 1931, Amy suffered a serious fall that left her bedridden for the remaining 20 years of her life. Even in her physical weakness, she continued to serve by writing prolifically, producing over 35 books, including devotionals, letters, and poems that continue to inspire Christians around the world. One of her most profound quotes reflects the heart of her mission: "If I love to be loved more than to love, to be served more than to serve, then I know nothing of Calvary love." Her life and writings emphasize humility, service, and a deep faith rooted in loving others, leaving a lasting legacy that inspires selfless devotion to this day.

馬禮遜

“我認為，做那些應該做但如果不是我去做就不會被做的事，是我的責任。” 馬禮遜（Robert Morrison，1782年1月5日－1834年8月1日）是英格蘭出生的蘇格蘭傳教士，也是第一位來華的基督新教傳教士。1807年，他受倫敦傳道會派遣抵達廣州，並在英國東印度公司任職25年。馬禮遜在文化交流方面做了大量貢獻，包括翻譯並出版了《聖經》的中文全文，獨自編纂了中國第一部《華英字典》，以及創作了《中國一覽》和《廣東省土語字彙》等重要作品。他也為中國第一位基督教徒蔡高施洗，並按立了第一名華人牧師梁發。此外，馬禮遜還與其他傳教士創辦了英華書院及出版了多部中文報刊，對中西文化交流具有重要影響。馬禮遜於1782年出生在英國諾森伯蘭郡。他在22歲時加入倫敦傳道會，並於1807年啟程前往中國，最初因東印度公司拒載而經紐約轉船。在到達廣州後，他因無法進入中國內地而在當地隱居，苦學中文。最初面對艱難的環境，但隨著時間的推移，他的中文進步顯著，並開始在1812年編寫《中文文法》。他於1814年成功為蔡科施洗，成為中國第一位基督教徒。馬禮遜於1818年創辦英華書院，並在1823年按立梁發為第一位華人基督教牧師，進一步推動基督教在中國的發展。馬禮遜的翻譯工作也非常重要，他於1810年開始翻譯《新約》，並在1813年完成。最終，他在1823年出版了合併的新舊約聖經，這是中國本土出版的第一本中文聖經。除了翻譯工作外，他還於1815年出版了面向華人的中文報紙《察世俗每月統記傳》，介紹西方科學與基督教教義。此外，他也兼任廣州商館的中文翻譯，為19世紀的英國中文教學奠定了基礎。馬禮遜在1834年去世，並被葬於澳門的基督教墳場。 Robert Morrison was a pioneering Christian missionary and linguist who became the first Protestant missionary to China. Born in 1782 in Scotland, Morrison felt a strong call to serve as a missionary in a country where the gospel was largely unknown. Sent by the London Missionary Society to China in 1807, he dedicated his life to the mission despite the dangers and cultural isolation he faced as a foreigner in a country hostile to Christianity. One of his greatest accomplishments was translating the Bible into Chinese, a task that took over 12 years to complete. This monumental work, along with his creation of a Chinese-English dictionary, significantly advanced cross-cultural communication and laid the foundation for future missionaries. Morrison’s journey was marked by immense personal sacrifice. He was often separated from his family due to the hostile political climate, suffered from illnesses, and lived in isolation. After seven years of labor, he baptized his first convert, a testament to his perseverance. One of his most famous moments occurred when a shipowner sarcastically asked, "And so, Mr. Morrison, you really expect to make an impression on the idolatry of the great Chinese Empire?" Morrison replied, "No, sir, but I expect God will." Despite these hardships, Morrison’s faith never wavered. He died in 1834 from tuberculosis after 27 years of service, having opened the door for future generations of missionaries through his lifelong commitment to spreading the gospel.

郭實獵

“When an opponent supports his argument with physical force the Chinese can be crouching, gentle, and even kind." 郭實獵（1803年7月8日—1851年8月9日），是普魯士新教傳教士、醫生、探險家和翻譯家。他於1826年被派往南洋爪哇傳教，精通多種漢語方言，包括閩語、粵語、潮州語和客家語。在中國沿海城市進行佈道時，郭實獵融入當地文化，穿著華服並蓄假辮。作為羅存德的同工，他在廣州創辦了近代第一份漢字期刊，並逐漸取代馬禮遜成為英國駐華商務監督的翻譯。郭實獵在第一次鴉片戰爭期間擔任英軍的翻譯和參謀，並參與《南京條約》的談判，因其角色後來受到非議。郭實獵出生於波美拉尼亞的裁縫家庭，少年時期便學習多種語言。1823年他進入荷蘭教會學習，1826年被按立為牧師，隨後前往荷屬東印度。在1831年，他首次來到中國並開始傳教和行醫。郭實獵還於1833年創辦了中國第一份中文近代報刊——《東西洋每月統記傳》。在1840年鴉片戰爭中，他協助英軍進行翻譯和治理工作，並在任內留下了深刻印象。1843年，他成為香港首任總督的中文秘書，並成立了多個傳教組織，推動基督教在中國的發展。郭實獵於1851年在香港去世，其名下有多處紀念地點，如香港中環的吉士笠街和上海外灘信號台。他參與了聖經翻譯的修訂工作，對傳播近代科技文化作出了重要貢獻。他創辦的《東西洋考每月統記傳》被認為是近代中國最早出版的中文期刊，對中國的文化和知識傳播起到了開創性的作用。 Karl Friedrich August Gützlaff was a 19th-century German missionary and one of the earliest Protestant missionaries to China. Known for his linguistic skills, Gützlaff translated parts of the Bible into various Chinese dialects, aiming to make the gospel accessible to the local population. Despite facing resistance from Chinese authorities, local distrust, and harsh conditions during his coastal missionary expeditions, he remained committed to spreading Christianity. Gützlaff also faced personal tragedies, including the loss of two wives and several children, and criticism for his methods. Undeterred by these challenges, Gützlaff's passion for evangelism inspired future missionaries like Hudson Taylor, who would later establish the China Inland Mission. Reflecting on his dedication, Gützlaff once said, “A Christian should never despair, for the ways of God are wonderful, and He brings His plans to pass by means of the most unlikely instruments.” He died in 1851, leaving behind a legacy of linguistic contributions and pioneering missionary work in China.