Healed and Prosperous
Carey was a man of great faith. He never expected ongoing financial support from the missionary society. Once he was in India, he would provide for his family by his own abilities, with the Lord’s leading.
While he was in the Sundarbans, Carey received a letter from Dr. Thomas with an unusual opportunity from a Christian business owner named George Udney. Udney had two indigo plants in the Mudnabatti area and needed a manager for each of them.
Thomas and Carey would operate different plants. In exchange, each would receive a two-storey house and a yearly salary of two hundred and fifty pounds.
The offer was beyond Carey’s wildest expectations. Elated, Carey ran to tell Dolly the good news. Finally, he would be able to provide for his family and still fund the Bengali Bible translation.
Dolly’s Concern
Dolly was saddened by the news. It would be their third strenuous move since arriving in India. She was often sick with dysentery, and the relocation involved a three-week, hot voyage up the Hooghly River with four young boys.
To make matters worse, her sister, Kitty, decided to stay behind to marry Charles Short, an Englishman and the manager of the East India Company’s salt factory. In tears, she packed for the trip.
A Place of Provision and Progress
When they finally arrived in Mudnabatti in the summer of 1794, the Careys found a lovely large house and a workforce eager to see the factory prosper. William was convinced that the Lord was directing his steps.
His work in both the factory and Bible translation moved quickly. He had learned the Bengali language with ease. Within a week, he could preach short messages without an interpreter.
Carey wrote:
“All my hope is in, and all my comfort arises from, God; without His power no European could possibly be converted, and His power can convert any Indian; and when I reflect that He has stirred me up to do this work, and wrought wonders to prepare the way, I can hope in His promises, and am encouraged and strengthened!”
To be continued…
Tale Tuesday 130
Date: 20th May, 2025
Title: : WILLIAM CAREY (Part 10)
Source: God’s generals- The Missionaries
Author: Roberts Liardon
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