Inspiring Quotes By Missionary To China, C.T. Studd

Charles Thomas Studd (1960-1931) was born in 1860. He was commonly known as, “C.T. Studd.” He became an expert Cricket player in his youth, but decided to become a missionary to China later on. Charles was born-again at age 18, through faith alone in Jesus Christ. You can read his biography here if you'd like. In this blog I wanted to share some of his notable inspiring preacher quotes:

“Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.” ―C.T. Studd

“Some want to live within the sound of church or chapel bell; I want to run a rescue shop, within a yard of hell.” ―C.T. Studd

“If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him.” ―C.T. Studd

“Let us not glide through this world and then slip quietly into heaven, without having blown the trumpet loud and long for our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Let us see to it that the devil will hold a thanksgiving service in hell, when he gets the news of our departure from the field of battle.” ―C.T. Studd

“The light that shines farthest shines brightest nearest home.” ―C.T. Studd

“The “romance” of a missionary is often made up of monotony and drudgery; there often is no glamour in it; it doesn’t stir a man’s spirit or blood. So don’t come out to be a missionary as an experiment; it is useless and dangerous. Only come if you feel you would rather die than not come. Don’t come if you want to make a great name or want to live long. Come if you feel there is no greater honor, after living for Christ, than to die for Him.” ―C.T. Studd

“God's real people have always been called fanatics.” ―C.T. Studd

“True religion is like the smallpox. If you get it, you give it to others and it spreads.” ―C.T. Studd

“WE ARE FRITTERING AWAY TIME AND MONEY IN A MULTIPLICITY OF CONVENTIONS, conferences, and retreats, when the real need is to go straight and full steam into battle, with the signal for "close action" flying.” ―C.T. Studd

“Some wish to live within the sound of a chapel bell, I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of Hell.” ―C.T. Studd

“I am getting desperately afraid of going to heaven for I have had the vision of the shame I shall suffer as I get my first glimpse of the Lord Jesus; His majesty, power, and marvellous love for me, who treated Him so meanly and shabbily on earth and acted as though I did Him a favour in serving Him! No wonder God shall have to wipe away the tears off all faces, for we shall be broken-hearted when we see the depth of His love and the shallowness of ours.” ―C.T. Studd