The Forces That Win
Speer argues missionaries must rely wholly on God's wisdom, power and presence rather than human resources. He highlights wartime ministry opportunities and spiritual motives.
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The Forces That Win
Japan’s Leadership in Asia
July 1916 Missionary Review issue on missions in Asia. Includes essays on Japan's leadership, China's political changes, Shinto and Buddhism, plus missionary news, schools, and methods.
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Some Aspects of the Religious Conditions in the Philippine Islands
Survey of Philippine religious conditions arguing evangelical missions are justified by spiritual and moral need; local testimonies praise the Bible and evangelical conversion.
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The Work of Christ in Japan: Observations During a Recent Visit
1916 report on Protestant missions in Japan: united evangelistic campaigns; urges personal follow-up, stronger clergy, lay leadership, prayer, and interdenominational cooperation.
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The Panama Congress on Christian Work in Latin America
Report on the 1916 Panama Congress and global missionary work, highlighting native Christian leadership in India, ecumenical cooperation across Latin America, and opportunities for evangelism.
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Progress in the Philippines: A Traveler’s Impressions of Present Conditions
Review of American-era progress in the Philippines: missionary influence and U.S. governance spurred widespread public education, English instruction, and social-economic renewal.
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The Congress on Christian Work at Panama: Address at the Annual Meeting of the Conference of Foreign Mission Boards of North America
Robert E. Speer urges interdenominational cooperation for Latin‑American missions, outlining plans for the Panama Congress and defending its timing, site, and purpose amid difficulties.
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Foreign Missions or World-Wide Evangelism
Speer contends that belief in the one true God and Christ as God's revelation obliges Christians to world-wide missions. The Church exists to spread Christ to meet humanity's spiritual and social needs.
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One Girl’s Influence: A Memorial of Louise Stockton Andrews
Memorial of Louise Stockton Andrews (1892–1913), celebrating her vivacious character, Christian devotion, and service to youth. Notes her Northfield prayers and lasting influence.
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What Is to Be Done with the Foreign Missions Deficit?
Appeal to clear a $292,150 foreign missions deficit and avoid retrenchment. Urges a "No Retreat" special fund, highlighting global missionary impact and urgent giving needs.
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Studies of Missionary Leadership: The Smyth Lectures for 1913
Studies of missionary leadership profiling Fuller, Carey, Chalmers and Duff; examines how spiritual character, home administration, and cooperative organization shaped the modern missionary enterprise.
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Livingstone’s Life of Prayer
Sketch of David Livingstone’s prayerful life: journals and letters show prayer sustaining his missionary labors and appealing for home intercession; he died at prayer.
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Introduction to Henry M. Stanley, How I Found Livingstone
Henry M. Stanley's How I Found Livingstone is a travelogue of his 1871 expedition to locate Dr. David Livingstone in Central Africa, detailing journeys, encounters, maps and illustrations.
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The Case for Missions in Latin America
Argues for Protestant missions in Latin America, criticizing Roman Catholic dominance and urging Bible distribution, education, and moral reform to meet the continent's needs.
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Princeton on the Mission Field
Centennial address celebrating Princeton Theological Seminary's missionary legacy. Reviews graduates sent to home and foreign fields and their global influence in church and nation.
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Men Who Were Found Faithful
Biographical sketches of Christian leaders and missionaries (e.g., Samuel Chapman Armstrong), highlighting faith, service, and steadfast character. Shows Christ empowering faithful lives.
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South American Problems
Survey of South America's history, education, racial and religious problems. Argues for religious liberty and the need for Protestant missions to address social needs.
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The Claims of the Moslem World
Robert E. Speer urges a renewed Christian foreign-mission effort to the Muslim world, citing historical duty, the suffering of women and children, Islam's barriers, and present opportunities.
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The Light of the World: A Brief Comparative Study of Christianity and Non-Christian Religions
A missionary comparative study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Animism, Confucianism, Taoism and Islam, assessing their strengths and limits and presenting Christ as the world's true Light.
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