The Manly Stuff - by C.T. Studd

"Some wish to live within the sound
of Church or Chapel bell;
I want to run a Rescue Shop
within a yard of hell." - C.T. Studd

C.T. Studd was an incredible man who gave up wealth and fame to live a life of incomparable joy for the glory of God in three mission fields: China, India, and Africa. He was already growing in reputation as a skilled cricket player in England at the age of 16, when his soul was wondrously regenerated by the grace of God. After six years of backsliding and turning away from his first love, the Lord brought him to a point of recommitment and renewal of purpose, love, and joy.

A relatively short but edifying biography of Studd is available here: http://www.wholesomewords.org/missions/biostudd.html (please note: I am not endorsing the site in general - just the individual article - as I am not aware of WholesomeWords.org's doctrinal beliefs or content).

I'd like to thank C.S. Hayden for linking to the following video in his September 3 post, "Be a Man!". This isn't just for men, either - entitled "The Manly Stuff", it's for all Christians - men, women, boys, and girls. Being fairly short, please take the time to watch/listen to these words originally written by C.T. Studd and ask God to make it the battle cry of your soul. Persevere!