(1883-1944) Poetry is a language in which man explores his own amazement according to Christopher Fry. In agreement to this the writer has penned this biography of one who experienced the amazement of being saved …
Harold McGregor: Guided by the Master
Harold was born into a Christian family in New Zealand and was saved very early in his life. His family had a godly heritage. Two of his aunts were missionaries; one with the South Seas …
Herbert Handley Bird: He Had Wings for Christ
(1795-1853)Herbert Handley Bird was one of the pioneers in the dissemination of the gospel in the Indian subcontinent. He would proudly wear sandwich boards proclaiming the gospel, and was responsible for the salvation of several …
E. P. Varghese: Faithful in the Heavenly Father’s business
(1897-1984) The beginnings The late Br. E.P. Varghese was born in a business family in the year 1897, at Angamally in Ernakulam District of Kerala state in South India. He was born of godly parents …
Lonappan Upadeshi: A Pioneer Missionary at Angamally, Kerala
(1867-1967) “For everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory.” ( Romans 11:36) Early Life and Calling T.D. Lonappan alias Thayil Lonappan Upadeshi was born as the …
V. Nagel: A German missionary, who wrote Malayalam Hymns
(1867-1921) Basel Missionary Society that came into being as a result of a pledge taken by a few dedicated Christians in the face of the military threat of Napoleon Bonaparte. A group of pious Christians …
Anthony Norris Groves
The First Brethren Missionary to India (1795-1853) A great spiritual awakening took place in Europe and the British Isles during the early nineteenth century. This revival is now known as the Modern Missionary Movement. The …
T.T. Zachariah: A Pioneer Worker to Coimbatore
T.T. Zachariah: A Pioneer Worker to Coimbatore Mr. T.T. Zachariah affectionately called as Punthala Scariachan was born on 18th May 1908 to Mrs. Aleyamma and Mr. Thariyan of the ancient Thoppil family in Punthala, a …
Flory Jacob: Going Strong at 92
Flory Jacob: Going Strong at 92 Aunty Flory was called home on 9 December, 2018. Following is an interview conducted with her, while she was yet alive. HT editor, Koshy Mathew had a brief interview …
Silas Fox "The white Fox of Andhra" (1893 -1982)
Silas Fox “The white Fox of Andhra” (1893 -1982) Silas Fowler Fox was one of the most outstanding, interesting and an unusual missionary who laboured for more than fifty-one years in Andhra Pradesh. He was …
