• “In all places and at all times, we can have that familiar friendship, we can have Him with us; and there may be through the day a constant interchange of private words, of little offerings, too small to have any name attached to them—by which the bonds of that familiar friendship grow closer and more real, until it comes to that special personal intimacy, which we call sanctity.” – Janet Erskine Stuart, 1857-1914

Mary Slessor

Some Thoughts Written in Mary Slessor’s Bible

God is never behind time.

If you play with temptation do not expect God will deliver you.

A gracious woman… Continue reading

The Awakening up the Cross River, by Miss Slessor.

Slessor, Mary
Article: The Awakening up the Cross River. Published in the Women’s Missionary Magazine [April 1905] [April 1905]
GD.X.260.19v… Continue reading

No More Sorrow by Miss Slessor

Slessor, Mary
Article: No More Sorrow by Miss Slessor, Use, Calabar. Published in the Women’s Missionary Magazine [July 1908] [July… Continue reading

A Pathetic Incident by Miss Slessor

Slessor, Mary
Article: A Pathetic Incident by Miss Slessor. Published in the Women’s Missionary Magazine [March 1909] [March 1909]
GD.X.260.19xiv… Continue reading

Triumphing over Superstition by Miss Slessor

Slessor, Mary
Article: Triumphing over Superstition, by Miss Slessor, Okoyon. Published in the “Women’s Missionary Magazine” [May 1901] [May 1901]… Continue reading

Miss Slessor’s Return to Darkest Africa.

Article: Miss Slessor’s Return to Darkest Africa. Published in the Women’s Missionary Magazine [November 1907] [November 1907]
GD.X.260.19xi
Dundee City… Continue reading

From a letter written by Miss Slessor acknowledging a parcel of work from St. Luke’s, Montrose.

An article presumed to be from the Women’s Missionary Magazine of November 1906

From a letter written by Miss Slessor… Continue reading

  • “It takes spiritual authority to bless others. Many Christians say, “God bless you,” but one clearly senses that although the words express a kind wish, they lack real spiritual authority.” – Basilea Schlink

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