MY DEAR SIR,-The accompanying letter will be read with interest, and
I am thankful that Dr. Bendix has been introduced to me. Both he and his
wife have made such sacrifices for righteousness sake as many an old soldier
of the cross would shrink from. Dr. and Mrs. Bendix had literally to leave
father, mother, brother, sister, house, &c., for Christ's sake; and, in some
degree, the Lord has fulfilled His promise by inclining the heart of the
Queen of Prussia to become their "nursing mother." Dr. Bendix has had a
university education, and has been an eminent rabbi and preacher among the
Jews. Mrs. Bendix's father is a wealthy merchant, and brought up his
daughter with every prospect of wealth and position, but has now cast her
off. I have no doubt that Dr. Bendix will become a very able missionary
and preacher of the Gospel among his brethren; but he would require to
reside in this country for at least one year, to gain our language and further
experience. I, therefore, call upon the friends of Israel to join with me in
raising a sufficient sum for his present support, with that of his wife and five
children, as the funds of the Society are at present too low for any additional
outlay.
Trusting that God will incline the heart of many of His people to respond
to this appeal, I am, my dear Sir, yours truly,
RIDLEY HERSCHELL.
MY DEAR SIR,-The accompanying letter will be read with interest, and
I am thankful that Dr. Bendix has been introduced to me. Both he and his
wife have made such sacrifices for righteousness sake as many an old soldier
of the cross would shrink from. Dr. and Mrs. Bendix had literally to leave
father, mother, brother, sister, house, &c., for Christ's sake; and, in some
degree, the Lord has fulfilled His promise by inclining the heart of the
Queen of Prussia to become their "nursing mother." Dr. Bendix has had a
university education, and has been an eminent rabbi and preacher among the
Jews. Mrs. Bendix's father is a wealthy merchant, and brought up his
daughter with every prospect of wealth and position, but has now cast her
off. I have no doubt that Dr. Bendix will become a very able missionary
and preacher of the Gospel among his brethren; but he would require to
reside in this country for at least one year, to gain our language and further
experience. I, therefore, call upon the friends of Israel to join with me in
raising a sufficient sum for his present support, with that of his wife and five
children, as the funds of the Society are at present too low for any additional
outlay.
Trusting that God will incline the heart of many of His people to respond
to this appeal, I am, my dear Sir, yours truly,
RIDLEY HERSCHELL.
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