---
title: 'Principles and Methods Applicable to Station Work — Letter II'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'John Livingston Nevius'
date: 1885-12-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Foreign Missions'
- 'Missions (General)'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 6'
- 'Acts 2'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/nevius-1885-principles-and-methods-applicable-to-station-work-letter-ii
---

# Principles and Methods Applicable to Station Work — Letter II

Critique of the 'old system' in China missions: employing paid native agents. Argues pay harms stations, fosters mercenary converts, undermines voluntary service and church influence.

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