William Carey’s Sister

Many people know of William Carey, the “father of modern missions.” But few people have heard of his sister. She was a quadriplegic and had to be carried from bed to couch. For 50 years she lay in bed and prayed for William Carey. She wrote him encouraging letters — with a pencil between her teeth. Her ministry was perhaps more important because she was a silent partner. Certainly William Carey realized God’s blessing was as much a result of his sister’s commitment to pray for his ministry as was his dedication to serve God.

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Dan Harrison, A Living Legacy; Preaching Now, http://www.preaching.com