The influence of a Christian mission in safeguarding a community is set
forth in the following:
“During the great dock strike September, 1889, which
shook London to its center, the strikers--gaunt, grim and
desperate--were marching _en masse_ past the mission premises,
when a socialistic leader, who stood watching, turned to Mr.
George Holland (a notable promoter of London missionary work),
and said, ‘Do you know what keeps these men from sacking
London?’ ‘What do you mean?’ was the reply. ‘Only this, it
is the influence of such missions of mercy as yours.’ All
thoughtful, observant men know that this witness is true.”
(2067)
=Missions, Medical=--See RENEWAL.