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Lilias Trotter (1853-1928) was a British artist and missionary, known for her exceptional talent in watercolor painting and her dedication to serving God through her work. Born in London, Trotter grew up in a wealthy family and received a privileged education, which included training in art. She showed great promise as an artist, and her paintings were exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. However, Trotter's life took a different turn when she became interested in Christian mission work. In 1888, she met the evangelist John Mott, who inspired her to devote her life to spreading the gospel. She joined the North Africa Mission, an organization dedicated to evangelizing Muslims in Algeria and Tunisia. Trotter spent the next forty years of her life in North Africa, living among the local people and sharing the message of Christ with them. She also continued to paint, using her artistic talents to create beautiful images that illustrated biblical themes and stories. Trotter...

  A. J. Gordon was a 19th-century American Baptist pastor, author, and founder of Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. Born in 1836, Gordon was educated at Brown University and Andover Theological Seminary. He served as a pastor at several churches in Massachusetts and became known for his strong preaching and commitment to missions. In 1889, he founded Gordon College, which was initially established to prepare men for ministry in foreign missions. Gordon wrote several books, including "The Ministry of Healing."