COLLECTION NAME:
Brethren Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL17022882
Reference Number:
BLS/57
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
G. Muller and L. Strong
Series Title:
Brethren Lantern Slides
Date Created:
[date not identified]
Description:
A map of South America labelled "The Continent of Opportunity". With a verse underneath: "Behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it (Rev III 8)". There is also a photograph of George Müller labelled "George Müller. Modern apostle of prayer, and philanthropist, the first of whose many timely gifts to the late Mr Leonard Strong, then of Demerara, in fellowship in the Gospel, led Mr Strong to continue to labour in that Colony in dependence upon God". There is also an image of Leonard Strong labelled "Leonard Strong, Pioneer Missionary, in 1827 gave up £800 year and manse, that he, depending on God alone, might, through His Holy Spirits guidance preach Christ to the natives of British Guiana". Handwritten label on the front of slide states: "G. Muller and L. Strong"
Language:
English
Language Code:
eng
Subject:
Christianity
Subject:
Missions
Subject:
Brethren
Subject:
Maps
Subject:
Portraits
Category of Material:
Archives
Sub-Category:
Lantern slides
Time Period Covered:
19th Century CE
Places Covered:
South America
People Covered:
Müller, George, 1805-1898
People Covered:
Strong, Leonard, 1797-1874
Related Resources:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Provenance:
Hislop, James G, son of William Hislop, former owner
Provenance:
Cochrane, Margaret of Newmilns in Ayreshire, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights Holder - Work:
Copyright restrictions may apply
Notes:
The digitisation was generously funded by the J.W. Laing Trust
G. Muller and L. Strong
