James Chalmers: The Missionary Who Feared No Island

James Chalmers: The Missionary Who Feared No Island

Originally published in 1907 as Tamate: The Life Story of James Chalmers Told For Young People, this biography chronicles the life of a distinguished Scottish missionary. The narrative follows Chalmers from his adventurous youth in Scotland to a profound religious awakening that inspired decades of service in the South Pacific. Affectionately known as “Tamate” by the islanders, he endured shipwrecks, severe illness, and harsh conditions to bring a message of peace and Christianity to the isolated, often hostile tribes of Rarotonga and New Guinea. Chalmers was widely respected for his exceptional courage, frequently walking unarmed among fierce, cannibalistic warriors to establish trust and diplomacy. His unparalleled local influence was even instrumental in assisting British naval officers as they peacefully established a Protectorate over New Guinea. The biography stands as a testament to his heroic dedication to duty, culminating in his tragic martyrdom in 1901 when he and a young colleague were ambushed and killed by the very people they sought to serve. View on I’ll Be Honest: https://scrollreader.com/audiobook/james-chalmers-the-missionary-who-feared-no-island [https://scrollreader.com/audiobook/james-chalmers-the-missionary-who-feared-no-island] Chapters: * (0:00) Introduction * (0:24) Preface * (2:09) 1 - A Spirited Boy * (16:42) 2 - A Call and the Answer * (49:56) 3 - In Danger on the Sea * (1:48:50) 4 - A Pirate of the Pacific * (2:11:07) 5 - The Gem of the Pacific * (2:47:24) 6 - Off to New Guinea * (3:10:54) 7 - On the Brink of Death * (4:09:32) 8 - The Man With the Club * (4:37:13) 9 - Life in the Tree-Tops * (5:05:49) 10 - A Cruel Revenge * (5:30:03) 11 - A Noble Savage * (6:49:48) 12 - Among the Cannibals of Maipua * (7:29:28) 13 - How New Guinea Came Under the Flag * (8:05:19) 14 - Boys Whom Tamate Trained * (8:38:01) 15 - Life at Toaripi * (9:36:19) 16 - The Wreck of the ‘Harrier’ * (9:50:55) 17 - How Tamate Made Friends With Savages * (10:10:04) 18 - Up and Down the Fly River * (10:39:51) 19 - The End of a Noble Life

In His Steps: A Book for Young Christians - J.R. Miller (Audiobook)

A clear and practical guide for young Christians learning how to begin the Christian life well and walk faithfully in the steps of Christ. In this classic devotional work, J. R. Miller gives counsel on joining with Christ’s people, living for God, resisting temptation, serving others, prayer, Bible reading, and growing in Christian character. Written with warmth and seriousness, this audiobook is especially helpful for new believers, young Christians, and anyone who wants to follow Christ with a more faithful and steady heart. Paperback 📖: Coming soon. Scroll Reader 📜: https://scrollreader.com/audiobook/in-his-steps-a-book-for-young-christians [https://scrollreader.com/audiobook/in-his-steps-a-book-for-young-christians] Chapters 📑: (0:00) Introduction (1:21) 1 - Uniting With the Church (9:50) 2 - Beginning Well (17:32) 3 - The Christian Life: The Ideal (27:06) 4 - Living for God: Consecration (39:16) 5 - Meeting Temptation: Conflict (50:49) 6 - Working for Christ: Service (1:02:29) 7 - Helps: Personal Prayer (1:18:14) 8 - Helps: The Bible (1:33:34) 9 - Helps: The Church and Its Services (1:53:39) 10 - Some of the Duties (2:09:30) 11 - Growing in One’s Place: Providence (2:13:26) 12 - Preparation for Trial

The Believer’s Pocket Companion - William Mason (Audiobook)

In this warm and deeply devotional classic, The Believer’s Pocket Companion directs weary sinners and struggling believers to the only true source of peace, comfort, holiness, and joy: the Lord Jesus Christ. With rich Scripture, pastoral tenderness, and earnest exhortation, Mason shows what it means to “put on Christ” in the mind, memory, and conscience. The Believer’s Pocket Companion: or, The One Thing Needful to Make Poor Sinners Rich and Miserable Sinners Happy by William Mason Listen on Scroll Reader [https://scrollreader.com/audiobook/the-believers-pocket-companion] CHAPTERS 📑 * (0:00) Introduction * (13:36) 1 - Who Are Urged to Put on Christ * (1:00:05) 4 - Of Putting on Christ in Our Memory * (1:06:10) 5 - Of Putting on Christ in Our Conscience * (1:19:19) 6 - Why We Should Put on Christ * (2:07:53) 7 - When We Should Put on Christ * (2:55:44) 8 - The Blessed Effects and Happy Results of Putting on Christ * (3:23:19) 9 - On Past Experiences, and Present Frames and Feelings—their Right Use and Abuse

Precious Things of God - Octavius Winslow (Audiobook)

Precious Things of God by Octavius Winslow is a warm devotional work that leads believers to treasure the spiritual riches God has given in Christ. Winslow reflects on the preciousness of Christ, God’s promises, prayer, faith, trials, Scripture, and the believer’s hope, showing how each of these blessings draws the soul nearer to God. Written with deep pastoral tenderness, this book encourages Christians to see that the greatest treasures are not earthly comforts, but the eternal riches found in communion with Christ. Chapters 📑: (0:00) Introduction(0:27) Preface(4:09) 1 - The Preciousness of Christ(50:25) 2 - The Preciousness of Faith(1:44:00) 3 - The Preciousness of Trial(2:37:56) 4 - The Preciousness of God’s Thoughts(3:16:21) 5 - The Preciousness of the Divine Promises(3:44:09) 6 - The Preciousness of Christ’s Blood(4:25:06) 7 - The Precious Anointing(5:00:59) 8 - The Preciousness of God’s Children(5:45:24) 9 - The Preciousness of God’s Word(6:52:01) 10 - The Preciousness of Prayer(8:07:01) 11 - The Preciousness of Christ's Sympathy With Our Infirmities(8:55:43) 12 - The Death of the Saints is Precious

From Savages to Saints: Cannibal Converts and Famous Missionaries (1906)

From Savages to Saints tells the remarkable story of Gospel work among the islands of the South Pacific, tracing how missionaries and native converts carried Christianity into places once marked by cannibalism, idolatry, tribal warfare, and deep moral darkness. Through accounts of men like John Williams, Titus Coan, Pao of Lifu, and other pioneer missionaries, this book shows the transforming power of the Gospel in Hawaii, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, the New Hebrides, and beyond. Originally published in 1906, it is a stirring record of missionary courage, sacrifice, native evangelists, and whole communities changed by Christ. Originally published in 1906. Scroll Reader 📜: https://scrollreader.com/audiobook/from-savages-to-saints [https://scrollreader.com/audiobook/from-savages-to-saints] Chapters 📑: (0:00) Introduction (0:18) 1 - The Island Wonders (14:10) 2 - Modern Miracles in Polynesia (34:15) 3 - Pao, the Apostle of Lifu (1:04:37) 4 - Titus Coan and the Pentecost at Hilo (1:44:46) 5 - Samoa—Its People and Missions (2:08:52) 6 - Trials and Triumphs in the New Hebrides (2:38:19) 7 - The Transformation of New Hebrides Savages (2:50:51) 8 - How Christ Conquered Fiji (3:12:53) 9 - John Coleridge Patteson, Missionary Bishop of Melanesia (3:50:10) 10 - The Missionary Sea Captain (4:09:58) 11 - Romance and Reality in the Caroline Islands (4:36:32) 12 - Lights and Shadows in Guam (5:04:53) 13 - The Story of Gucheng, Pioneer Preacher in New Guinea (5:44:57) 14 - James Chalmers, The “Greatheart of New Guinea” (6:10:15) 15 - Miracles Among the Maoris of New Zealand (6:29:09) 16 - Obstacles and Opportunities in the Philippines (6:56:06) 17 - Among the Headhunters of Borneo