Missionary C. T. Studd Quotes
A collection of quotes by Missionary C. T. Studd.
C.T. Studd, whose full name was Charles Thomas Studd, was a prominent British missionary and cricketer. Born on December 2, 1860, in Spratton, Northamptonshire, England, he came from a wealthy family and received a privileged education at Eton College and Cambridge University.
After successfully playing cricket for England, Studd experienced a spiritual awakening in 1884 during evangelistic meetings led by the American preacher Dwight L. Moody. This encounter led him to make a significant decision to renounce his prosperous lifestyle and dedicate his life to missionary work.
In 1885, Studd, along with six other Cambridge students, established the Cambridge Seven, a group of missionaries who set out for China to spread the Gospel. They faced various challenges and opposition but persevered in their mission.
In 1895, Studd married Priscilla Stewart, and together, they served as missionaries in China. However, in 1913, due to health issues, they left China and embarked on a global missionary tour. Studd's passion for spreading the Gospel took him to India, Sudan, and the Belgian Congo (present-day Democratic Republic of Congo).
Studd's unwavering commitment to his faith led him to establish the Heart of Africa Mission, which involved evangelism, education, and medical work. He emphasized the importance of giving one's whole life to Christ with his famous declaration, "If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him."
C.T. Studd passed away on July 16, 1931, in Ibambi, Belgian Congo, leaving behind a legacy of fervent missionary work and the inspiration to prioritize spiritual matters above worldly gain.